Immich vs PhoneCopy

Immich9.0Visit PhoneCopy8.2Visit

Higher score Immich #3 in Photo Backup Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Immich

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PhoneCopy #7 in Photo Backup Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit PhoneCopy

• Immich fits best

  Self-hosted photo backup with rich organization

• PhoneCopy fits best

  Photo backup with version history and cloud storage

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Side by side

Feature	Immich 9.0/10 Visit ↗	PhoneCopy 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.2
Ranking	#3 in Photo Backup Software	#7 in Photo Backup Software
Best for	Self-hosted photo backup with rich organization	Photo backup with version history and cloud storage
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Immich 0/4 · PhoneCopy 0/4
Mobile photo backup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
External drive backup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
NAS backup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
RAW photo support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Storage model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Automatic mobile backup with original and RAW photo viewing Facial recognition, advanced search, and duplicate detection Open-source deployment with API and Prometheus integrations	Original-resolution photo and video storage Historical versions and access to deleted or overwritten data Web, desktop, and mobile coverage across six platforms
Cons	Requires running and maintaining the server yourself Storage capacity depends on the operator’s infrastructure Docker-based setup requires a supported self-hosted environment	Basic is limited to personal, non-commercial use The Premium plan includes a 2.5 GB media pack Larger media packs require higher monthly tiers
Our verdict	Immich is an open-source, self-hosted application for backing up, browsing, organizing, searching, and sharing personal photos and videos. Official Android and iOS apps provide automatic mobile backup, while the web interface supports… Read the review →	PhoneCopy is a personal cloud service for backing up, storing, restoring, and synchronizing photos, videos, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, messages, and computer documents. It suits individuals who want photo and video backup alongside… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Immich — where it wins

  • Automatic mobile backup with original and RAW photo viewing
  • Facial recognition, advanced search, and duplicate detection
  • Open-source deployment with API and Prometheus integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires running and maintaining the server yourself
  • Storage capacity depends on the operator’s infrastructure
  • Docker-based setup requires a supported self-hosted environment

• PhoneCopy — where it wins

  • Original-resolution photo and video storage
  • Historical versions and access to deleted or overwritten data
  • Web, desktop, and mobile coverage across six platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic is limited to personal, non-commercial use
  • The Premium plan includes a 2.5 GB media pack
  • Larger media packs require higher monthly tiers

• Immich9.0/10 · Free plan

  A feature-rich self-hosted library for backing up, organizing, and sharing personal media.

  Visit ImmichFull verdict →
• PhoneCopy8.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad personal backup service with version history, galleries, and flexible media storage.

  Visit PhoneCopyFull verdict →