Flickr
Flickr: A mature photo-sharing service with broad upload, organization, and backup options. Ranked #5 of 70 in Photo Storage Services by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for photographers wanting established sharing tools.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPhotographers wanting established sharing tools
- Free planYes
- Original-quality storageYes
- Founded2004
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Flickr
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, macOS, iOS, and Android. Desktop and mobile Auto-Uploadr tools cover ongoing photo and video uploads, while Guest Pass links support sharing non-public photos and albums. Flickr was founded in 2004 and also provides API access.
Its plan structure separates basic hosting from broader backup and sharing tools. The Free plan allows up to 1,000 public photo and video uploads and shows ads. Flickr Pro adds unlimited full-resolution photo sharing and backup, ad-free browsing, enhanced privacy settings, and a detailed statistics dashboard. That makes Pro the more suitable choice for photographers who need ongoing full-resolution storage, expanded privacy controls, and performance visibility. The Free plan fits smaller public collections and users who can work within its upload limit.
Flickr also has a useful ecosystem for photographers managing content across services. Adobe Lightroom and Dropbox integrations extend its workflow options, while the API supports programmatic access. Image-recognition assistance helps with visual similarity, organization, and search. Albums, collections, galleries, photostreams, individual-item sharing, and embedding support several publishing needs, but the service is more focused on photo hosting and sharing than on being a general file-storage platform. Choose Flickr for photography-centered organization and public or controlled sharing; choose an alternative if your priority is a different storage workflow or broader file management.
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Flickr fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Free storage | Not verified |
| Original-quality storage | Yes |
| Face search | No |
| Shared albums | Yes |
| Family sharing | No |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Video backup | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Flickr API, Dropbox See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | flickr.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Flickr integrations
Flickr lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Flickr API
- Dropbox
Alternatives to Flickr
- Google PhotosAn easy photo backup service with broad search, editing, sharing, and device coverage.9.4
- Apple PhotosA capable photo library for Apple households, with affordable entry pricing and limited free storage.9.2
- Amazon PhotosA capable photo backup and sharing service, especially for Prime members.9.0
Flickr vs the competition
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