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Head-to-head · Photo Backup Software

Pho vs PhoneCopy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Pho #5 in Photo Backup Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Pho
PhoneCopy #7 in Photo Backup Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit PhoneCopy

Pho leads on 0 checks, PhoneCopy on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePho · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPho · 4 of 4

Pho scores higher on our rubric for photo backup software: 8.5 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Pho is the better fit for low-cost open-source mobile-to-NAS backup. PhoneCopy is the better fit for photo backup with version history and cloud storage.

  • Pho fits best

    Low-cost open-source mobile-to-NAS backup

  • PhoneCopy fits best

    Photo backup with version history and cloud storage

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Side by side

Feature Pho 8.5/10 Visit ↗ PhoneCopy 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.2
Ranking #5 in Photo Backup Software #7 in Photo Backup Software
Best for Low-cost open-source mobile-to-NAS backup Photo backup with version history and cloud storage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $19.99/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms iOS, macOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Pho 4/4 · PhoneCopy 0/4
Mobile photo backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
External drive backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
NAS backup ✓ (best) Not checked yet
RAW photo support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage model Bring_your_own Not checked yet
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Backs up originals, RAW files, HEIC, HEVC, Live Photos, and video
  • Supports SMB, WebDAV, NFS, Google Drive, and S3-compatible storage
  • Adds filters, parallel uploads, encryption, and local-space management
  • Original-resolution photo and video storage
  • Historical versions and access to deleted or overwritten data
  • Web, desktop, and mobile coverage across six platforms
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to a local gallery and basic cloud sync
  • Requires users to provide and manage compatible storage destinations
  • Some advanced features require a Pro subscription or lifetime purchase
  • 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

Pho is an open-source mobile photo backup and gallery app for iPhone and Android. It automatically syncs camera-roll originals to storage you provide, including NAS shares, WebDAV, NFS, Google Drive, Baidu Netdisk, and S3-compatible…

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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…

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  1. PhoPhoto Backup Software 8.5Free plan
  2. PhoneCopyPhoto Backup Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pho — where it wins

    • Backs up originals, RAW files, HEIC, HEVC, Live Photos, and video
    • Supports SMB, WebDAV, NFS, Google Drive, and S3-compatible storage
    • Adds filters, parallel uploads, encryption, and local-space management

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to a local gallery and basic cloud sync
    • Requires users to provide and manage compatible storage destinations
    • Some advanced features require a Pro subscription or lifetime purchase

  • 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
  • Pho8.5/10 · Free plan

    An open-source mobile backup app for original-quality transfers to your storage.

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

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

    Visit PhoneCopyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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