Last Year, we all endured a shock when Google Photos limited its free storage capacity. Google Photos now gives the customers an option of 15 GB of free drive storage.

It is minimal, but many people are looking to leave the ship. So let’s have a look at some of the best Google Photos alternatives that can be handy.

Is it wise to leave Google Photos?

Before exploring the other options, it is worth asking whether you should leave Google Photos and shift to any other service. While other platforms ensure the safety of your pictures, there are none like Google Photos simply because of its outstanding features.

Therefore, if you ask me, there’s no better choice than Google Photos, and you should not switch. But for those who have made up their minds, let’s look at the alternatives!

Best Google Photos alternatives

The free storage capacity is minimal compared to Google Photos, which offers 15 GB of free storage. The next plan that allows 100GB of storage is a paid package that costs $1.99/month.

Standout features:

  • Auto-save photos for easy backup
  • Share photos and albums via SMS & email
  • Prime members can search photos by keyword

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Dropbox

You can transfer your photos to Dropbox by syncing the photos from your phone to the cloud. Dropbox has security features that make it an expensive platform charging $12/month for 2TB.

It is an expensive gig if you’re accustomed to a platform like Google Photos. But if you’re looking for a highly secure storage platform, Dropbox is the place to be!

  • In-built photo vault
  • File organizer and manager support
  • Sync folders on your PC or Mac

Apple iCloud

This storage tool is only for iPhone users. Apple iCloud is a very affordable platform, It offers 5GB of free storage but promises storage expansions at minimal rates charging $1/month for 50GB, $3/month for 200GB, and $10/month for 2TB.

  • Automatically sync photos and videos
  • In-built photo editor
  • Easy file sharing with iOS devices

So, these are some of the best alternatives that you can try and you can check-out other such articles by heading here.

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