Head-to-head · Photo Backup Software
PhoneCopy vs Rawback
PhoneCopy leads on 0 checks, Rawback on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePhoneCopy · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRawback · 1 of 4
PhoneCopy scores higher on our rubric for photo backup software: 8.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
PhoneCopy is the better fit for photo backup with version history and cloud storage. Rawback is the better fit for RAW photographers wanting cloud storage and AI tools.
- PhoneCopy fits best
Photo backup with version history and cloud storage
- Rawback fits best
RAW photographers wanting cloud storage and AI tools
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Side by side
| Feature | PhoneCopy 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Rawback 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #7 in Photo Backup Software | #8 in Photo Backup Software |
| Best for | Photo backup with version history and cloud storage | RAW photographers wanting cloud storage and AI tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features PhoneCopy 0/4 · Rawback 1/4 | ||
| 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 | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Version history | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Storage model | Not checked yet | Bundled |
| Included storage | Not checked yet | 200 GB |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Rawback is a cloud photo platform for photographers who want to store original images, including RAW files, while organizing and sharing a library. It combines web access with Windows, macOS, Linux, and API support. Its audience is… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Rawback — where it wins
- Stores original photos and RAW files with 200 GB on the Lite plan
- Searches by metadata, camera, lens, place, date, rating, and image content
- Supports desktop uploads, camera transfers, resumable CLI automation, and MCP
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan includes 5 GB of storage
- AI credits and face recognition have monthly plan limits
- The iOS client is documented as coming soon
- PhoneCopy8.2/10 · Free plan
A broad personal backup service with version history, galleries, and flexible media storage.
Visit PhoneCopyFull verdict → - Rawback8.1/10 · Free plan
A RAW-friendly photo archive with AI search, editing, automation, and sharing.
Visit RawbackFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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