Saving photos to the cloud is almost mandatory nowadays, but choosing between Google Photos, iCloud, and Amazon Photos can be a headache. Each service has its pros and cons, from Google's artificial intelligence to Apple's integration or Amazon's generous space for Prime subscribers. We analyze what they offer without beating around the bush.
Storage and technical features in detail 📸
Google Photos starts with 15 GB free, though it fills up quickly if you use Gmail. Its strong point is AI-powered search, facial recognition, and integrated editing; plans start from €1.99/month for 100 GB. iCloud Photos gives only 5 GB free, but syncs in original quality without compression on Apple devices; it requires iCloud+ from €0.99/month for 50 GB. Amazon Photos offers unlimited storage in original quality for Prime subscribers, though without advanced editing.
The drama of the 5 GB and the poor cousin of Windows 😅
iCloud gives you 5 GB free, which is what three photos of your cat in 4K take up. So either you pay or you delete memories. And if you use Android or Windows, get ready to feel like the poor cousin at a wedding: the iCloud app on Windows is so limited you'd almost rather use a USB stick. Good thing Amazon Photos, with its unlimited space, doesn't discriminate as much. Of course, only if you pay for Prime.