Head-to-head · Photo Storage Services
Synology Photos vs Flickr
Synology Photos leads on 2 checks, Flickr on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSynology Photos · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresSynology Photos · 6 of 6
Synology Photos scores higher on our rubric for photo storage services: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Synology Photos offers face search; Flickr doesn't. Synology Photos offers family sharing; Flickr doesn't.
Synology Photos is the better fit for synology NAS owners wanting a private library. Flickr is the better fit for photographers wanting established sharing tools.
- Synology Photos fits best
Synology NAS owners wanting a private library
- Flickr fits best
Photographers wanting established sharing tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Synology Photos 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Flickr 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in Photo Storage Services | #5 in Photo Storage Services |
| Best for | Synology NAS owners wanting a private library | Photographers wanting established sharing tools |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Docs | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Synology Photos 6/6 · Flickr 4/6 | ||
| Original-quality storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face search | ✓ (best) | — |
| Shared albums | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family sharing | ✓ (best) | — |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Free storage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Synology Photos is a self-hosted photo and video management application for Synology NAS devices running DiskStation Manager. It suits individuals and households that want a private media library, as well as groups that need shared folders… Read the review → |
Flickr is an online photo and video hosting service for photographers, creators, and photography communities. It supports uploads, albums, collections, tags, search, sharing, privacy controls, embedding, and display across web, Windows,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Synology Photos — where it wins
- Searches by people, places, tags, metadata, and camera attributes
- Supports RAW, full-resolution photos, mobile backup, and video backup
- Adds permissions, protected links, face recognition, and automatic albums
Where it doesn't
- Requires a Synology NAS and installed drives
- Face and object recognition depend on compatible NAS models
- Synology Image Assistant is a separate desktop utility
Flickr — where it wins
- Unlimited full-resolution sharing and backup with Flickr Pro
- Auto-upload tools for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android
- Guest Pass links, albums, API access, Lightroom, and Dropbox support
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan limits users to 1,000 public photo and video uploads
- Ads are shown on the Free plan
- Advanced features such as enhanced privacy and detailed statistics require Pro
- Synology Photos8.9/10 · Free plan
A capable private photo library for Synology NAS owners who want control and depth.
Try Synology PhotosFull verdict → - Flickr8.7/10 · Free plan
A mature photo-sharing service with broad upload, organization, and backup options.
Visit FlickrFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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