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Google Photos vs PhotoSync: catalog facts
Google PhotosPhotoSync
Freemium

Every Google Account includes up to 15 GB of storage shared across Google Photos, Gmail…

Freemium

The desktop Companion tool is free; the mobile apps offer paid features.

Web, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Automatic backup from Android and iOS in Original quality or compressed Storage saver quality
  • Natural-language search plus face groups, places and things; AI editing tools such as Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur
  • Transfers in full resolution with metadata intact
  • Works over local Wi-Fi without a cloud
  • Storage saver resizes photos above 16 MP and videos above 1080p, and since June 1, 2021 still counts…
  • Content may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity or 2 years over the storage quota
  • Closed source
  • Pricing of the mobile apps not clearly stated on the homepage
Hosted service, Web application, Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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