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Head-to-head · Photo Backup Software

PhotoSync vs Immich

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score PhotoSync #1 in Photo Backup Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit PhotoSync
Immich #3 in Photo Backup Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Immich

PhotoSync leads on 0 checks, Immich 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 scorePhotoSync · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPhotoSync · 4 of 4

PhotoSync scores higher on our rubric for photo backup software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

PhotoSync is the better fit for broad device and cloud-service compatibility. Immich is the better fit for self-hosted photo backup with rich organization.

  • PhotoSync fits best

    Broad device and cloud-service compatibility

  • Immich fits best

    Self-hosted photo backup with rich organization

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Side by side

Feature PhotoSync 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Immich 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #1 in Photo Backup Software #3 in Photo Backup Software
Best for Broad device and cloud-service compatibility Self-hosted photo backup with rich organization
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PhotoSync 4/4 · Immich 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
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Backs up to NAS, personal cloud, remote servers, and wireless drives
  • Handles RAW files, camera transfers, and multiple storage protocols
  • Automatic mobile backup with original and RAW photo viewing
  • Facial recognition, advanced search, and duplicate detection
  • Open-source deployment with API and Prometheus integrations
Cons
  • Free transfers are limited to lower-quality photos and videos
  • Automatic background backup is available with Premium
  • Client-side encryption applies only to supported destinations
  • Requires running and maintaining the server yourself
  • Storage capacity depends on the operator’s infrastructure
  • Docker-based setup requires a supported self-hosted environment
Our verdict

PhotoSync is a cross-platform photo transfer and backup tool for consumers and photographers who want to move photos and videos between mobile devices, computers, cameras, personal storage, and cloud services. It supports Windows, macOS,…

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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…

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  1. PhotoSyncPhoto Backup Software 9.3Free plan
  2. ImmichPhoto Backup Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PhotoSync — where it wins

    • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
    • Backs up to NAS, personal cloud, remote servers, and wireless drives
    • Handles RAW files, camera transfers, and multiple storage protocols

    Where it doesn't

    • Free transfers are limited to lower-quality photos and videos
    • Automatic background backup is available with Premium
    • Client-side encryption applies only to supported destinations

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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