1. Jottacloud
Jotta Group AS · Oslo · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.2/5
Norwegian cloud backup and storage service with 5 GB free and shared family plans.
Free plan
Free plan available
Cloud storage & file sharing · Alternatives
Best Google Photos alternatives in India (2026)
Google Photos is a cloud storage & file sharing product from Google, Mountain View, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Google Photos are Jottacloud (Free plan), Amazon Photos (Free plan), JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan) and Microsoft OneDrive (Free plan). Jottacloud is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Google Photos alternative
Indian support and GST
Google Photos is built in United States. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Google Photos alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Google Photos's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Google Photos (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Jottacloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Amazon Photos | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  JioCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  DigiBoxx | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Microsoft OneDrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Dropbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Box | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  iCloud Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  pCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Sync.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  MEGA | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Koofr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Proton Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Icedrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  ownCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Internxt | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Nextcloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Seafile | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  WeTransfer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  TransferNow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Google Photos alternatives in detail
2. Amazon Photos
Amazon · Seattle · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.2/5
Photo storage for Prime members.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Photos
- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
Key features
- Cloud storage and backup
- AI Photoplay
- Easy Share
4. DigiBoxx
DigiBoxx · Bengaluru · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Indian cloud storage with 20 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Photos
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
5. Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft · Redmond · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.6/5
Cloud storage in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Sync across laptops, phones and tablets
- Automatic upload and backup
- Large files with no upload/download speed limits
- Password-protected links
- Link expiry dates
Free plan
Free plan available
Google Photos alternatives by what you need
Free Google Photos alternatives
Indian alternatives to Google Photos
How to choose a Google Photos alternative
- Use the storage bundled with your suite unless you need special compliance or capacity.
- Check version history length and ransomware recovery.
- Compare per-user cost at your actual capacity needs.
Google Photos alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Google Photos in 2026?+
The closest matches to Google Photos on App Advisor are Jottacloud (Free plan), Amazon Photos (Free plan), JioCloud (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Google Photos, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Google Photos?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Jottacloud (Free plan), Amazon Photos (Free plan), JioCloud (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Google Photos?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Google Photos vs Jottacloud: which is better?+
Jottacloud is the closest match to Google Photos in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Google Photos alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cloud storage & file sharing or a category Google Photos also covers, and Google's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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