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Google Photos vs Microsoft Photos

Not sure which of these tools fits your work? Compare Google Photos and Microsoft Photos to see what you can do with each, what you'll pay and what to check before you choose.

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Compare features and pricing for Google Photos, Microsoft Photos
What matters to youGoogle PhotosMicrosoft Photos
Best suited to
  • Consumers
  • Windows users
Starting priceFrom $0.00 / free plan availableFree
CategoryDesign SoftwareDesign Software
Ratings shown4.7 / 5 (15,000 reviews shown)4.4 / 5 (4,000 reviews shown)
Features to compare
  • AI Search
  • Cloud Backup
  • Albums
  • Windows photo viewing and editing
  • Cropping, filters, and selected assisted tools
  • Configured OneDrive and iCloud photo access
Strengths
  • Provides access across supported devices
  • Helps find photos in a growing library
  • Combines organization with everyday sharing
  • Convenient for everyday Windows image tasks
  • Combines viewing with simple adjustments
  • Can show supported connected photo sources
Considerations
  • Storage is shared across Google services
  • Some tools have eligibility restrictions
  • Sharing, deletion, and preservation need deliberate settings
  • Specialist editing may need another application
  • Cloud sources require separate setup
  • Version and device affect feature availability

Before you decide

  1. Which tool fits the way you work?
  2. What will it cost you now and when you renew?
  3. Can you try it on a real task before you choose?

Questions you may have when comparing Google Photos and Microsoft Photos

What's different about Google Photos and Microsoft Photos?

Google Photos lists AI Search, Cloud Backup and Albums. Microsoft Photos lists Windows photo viewing and editing, Cropping, filters, and selected assisted tools and Configured OneDrive and iCloud photo access. Start with the features you would actually use, then check which plan includes them. A shorter feature list doesn't necessarily mean a tool can't do something you need.

Which one will cost me less?

Compare the total for your team, not just the starting price. Check the billing period, currency, number of users, usage limits and renewal rate, then add any extras you need. If you try a free plan or trial, check what happens when you reach its limits.

How do I choose between Google Photos and Microsoft Photos?

Pick a task you do often and try it in both tools. If you need Photo Management Software, start there. See which feels easier to use and works with the tools you already rely on. Before you pay, check the plan limits and whether you can get the support you need.