PhotoCircle
PhotoCircle: A low-cost, invite-only media hub with sharing tools and organization plans. Ranked #32 of 70 in Photo Storage Services by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for small groups sharing organized media.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forSmall groups sharing organized media
- Free planYes
- Paid from$9.99/yr
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Invite-only Circles support photos, videos, documents, and shared albums
- Search, bulk transfers, slideshows, and member invitations organize media
- Paid plans add branding, permissions, recovery, Canva, and SSO options
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is ad-supported and limited to mobile apps
- PhotoCircle is positioned for sharing rather than backup or storage
- Video clip limits range from 1 minute to 4 minutes by plan
Our verdict on PhotoCircle
PhotoCircle is a private media-sharing platform for families, social groups, schools, nonprofits, professionals, and businesses. Its invite-only Circles let members upload, organize, discuss, and share photos, videos, and documents, with shared albums, search, slideshows, and bulk transfers. Web, iOS, and Android access support a mix of personal and organizational use, while the free plan provides an accessible starting point for smaller groups.
Pricing spans personal sharing and organization-focused plans. Friends & Family is free, ad-supported, mobile-only, and supports video clips up to 1 minute. PhotoCircle+ costs $1.29 per month or $9.99 per year, adding an ad-free subscriber experience, web access, search, video clips up to 4 minutes, and bulk uploads of up to 200 media items. Professionals & Consultants costs $10 per month or $80 per year and adds Canva integration, custom branding, and 30-day deleted-data recovery. Business costs $15 per seat per month or $120 per seat per year, with roles and permissions. Programs & Groups Basic costs $3 per seat per month and includes roles, recovery, and SSO enforcement.
The platform’s strongest fit is organized sharing inside invite-only communities rather than general-purpose backup. Canva integration, custom branding, permissions, deleted-data recovery, and SSO enforcement extend its usefulness for professional and group workflows, with SAML available on eligible plans. The main trade-off is plan-dependent access: the free tier lacks web access and is ad-supported, while video duration, recovery, branding, and administrative controls vary by subscription. Choose PhotoCircle when private group collaboration and shared media organization matter most; consider another option if your priority is a dedicated backup service.
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PhotoCircle fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $9.99/yr |
| Free storage | Not verified |
| Original-quality storage | Not verified |
| Face search | Not verified |
| Shared albums | Yes |
| Family sharing | Not verified |
| Desktop app | Not verified |
| Video backup | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Canva |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | photocircleapp.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
PhotoCircle integrations
PhotoCircle lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Canva
Alternatives to PhotoCircle
- 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
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