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PhotoSync vs Mimick: catalog facts
PhotoSync	Mimick
Freemium The desktop Companion tool is free; the mobile apps offer paid features.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Linux
Transfers in full resolution with metadata intact Works over local Wi-Fi without a cloud	Background folder sync to Immich with an offline queue Native GTK4 and libadwaita interface
Closed source Pricing of the mobile apps not clearly stated on the homepage	Requires your own Immich server Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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