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Head-to-head · Photo Backup Software

SyncDrop vs Immich

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SyncDrop #2 in Photo Backup Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit SyncDrop
Immich #3 in Photo Backup Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Immich

SyncDrop 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 scoreSyncDrop · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresSyncDrop · 4 of 4

SyncDrop scores higher on our rubric for photo backup software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

SyncDrop is the better fit for cross-platform backup with flexible storage targets. Immich is the better fit for self-hosted photo backup with rich organization.

  • SyncDrop fits best

    Cross-platform backup with flexible storage targets

  • Immich fits best

    Self-hosted photo backup with rich organization

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Side by side

Feature SyncDrop 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Immich 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Photo Backup Software #3 in Photo Backup Software
Best for Cross-platform backup with flexible storage targets Self-hosted photo backup with rich organization
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, 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 SyncDrop 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
  • Automatic mobile backup with Wi-Fi, geofencing, charging, and photo triggers
  • Preserves RAW files plus EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata
  • Supports computers, NAS, wireless storage, and S3-compatible services
  • 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
  • Storage comes from your own devices or connected cloud services
  • The feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting simple photo backup
  • Premium access is split across monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans
  • 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

SyncDrop is a cross-platform photo, video, and file transfer app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux users. It is designed for people who want automatic mobile backup while choosing where their files are stored, including…

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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. SyncDropPhoto Backup Software 9.2Free plan
  2. ImmichPhoto Backup Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SyncDrop — where it wins

    • Automatic mobile backup with Wi-Fi, geofencing, charging, and photo triggers
    • Preserves RAW files plus EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata
    • Supports computers, NAS, wireless storage, and S3-compatible services

    Where it doesn't

    • Storage comes from your own devices or connected cloud services
    • The feature set may exceed the needs of users wanting simple photo backup
    • Premium access is split across monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans

  • 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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