Best Photo Backup Software in 2026
Updated
In short: IDrive is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of PhoneCopy and FOREVER. The best-ranked option with a free plan is PhoneCopy. The lowest first paid tier on this page is SyncDrop at $0.83/mo.
Keeping a photo library backed up means considering both where your images are stored and how you access them. Compared on mobile photo backup, external drive and NAS backup, and RAW photo support, these options also differ in storage model and included storage. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing, and consider whether version history matters for retrieving earlier copies. IDrive, PhoneCopy, and FOREVER are among the entries to weigh. Your devices, file types, and backup destinations can help clarify which of these comparison points should carry the most weight.
25 photo backup software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Photo Backup Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 11 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 IDriveFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 PhoneCopyFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 FOREVER
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 Ente PhotosPaid from $2.49/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 PhotoSyncFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 RawbackPaid from $4.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 PhoPaid from $1.67/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 ImmichFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 Picture KeeperPaid from $3.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 TonfotosFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 SyncDropPaid from $0.83/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 Zoner Photo Studio XPaid from $4.92/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 BitMatch
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 Fotoback
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 ImageIntact
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 PicBackMan
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 Safety Photo+Video
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 OffShoot
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 ShotPut Pro
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 ThePhotoStick
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 FilmCan
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 Photos Backup Anywhere
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 Recallio
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 SyncShot
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 AutoOffload
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Mobile photo backup | External drive backup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDrive | 8.2 | Free plan | — | Yes | 0.25 /mo | Yes | — |
| 2 | PhoneCopy | 7.5 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | FOREVER | 7.4 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Ente Photos | 7.3 | Free plan | $2.49/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 5 | PhotoSync | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Rawback | 7.2 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | 4.99 /mo | — | — |
| 7 | Pho | 7.0 | Free plan | $1.67/mo | Yes | 1.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Immich | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 9 | Picture Keeper | 6.9 | No | $3.99/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Tonfotos | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 11 | SyncDrop | 6.6 | No | $0.83/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Zoner Photo Studio X | 6.3 | No | $4.92/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 13 | BitMatch | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 14 | Fotoback | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | 1.99 /mo | Yes | — |
| 15 | ImageIntact | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 16 | PicBackMan | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 17 | Safety Photo+Video | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 18 | OffShoot | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | No | Yes |
| 19 | ShotPut Pro | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | ThePhotoStick | 5.6 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 21 | FilmCan | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 22 | Photos Backup Anywhere | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | No | Yes |
| 23 | Recallio | 5.4 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | SyncShot | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 25 | AutoOffload | 5.3 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which photo backup software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
IDrive is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 8.2. PhoneCopy is second and FOREVER third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, SyncDrop has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.