Apple Photos vs Synology Photos

Struggling to choose between Apple Photos and Synology Photos? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Apple Photos is a Photos & Graphics solution with tags like photo, management, editing, sharing, facial-recognition, albums.

It boasts features such as Photo library management, Facial recognition, Smart albums, Photo editing tools, Sharing to social media and pros including Seamless integration with Apple devices, Clean and intuitive interface, Powerful editing tools, Free with Apple devices, iCloud sync.

On the other hand, Synology Photos is a Photos & Graphics product tagged with photo, management, organize, edit, share, backup.

Its standout features include Photo and video management, Face recognition, Shared photo libraries, Mobile apps, Third-party cloud service integration, Editing tools, AI-powered search, and it shines with pros like Easy to set up and use, Good organization features, Facial recognition works well, Mobile apps allow access on the go, Integrates with Synology Drive for backup.

Feature	Apple Photos	Synology Photos
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Primary Category	Photos & Graphics	Photos & Graphics

Product Overview

Apple Photos

Description: Apple Photos is a photo management and editing app developed by Apple. It comes pre-installed on Macs and iOS devices and allows users to organize, edit, and share their photos. Key features include facial recognition, smart albums, photo editing tools, and easy sharing to social media.

Synology Photos

Description: Synology Photos is a photo management application developed by Synology for their NAS devices. It allows organizing, editing, sharing and backing up photos stored on the NAS.

Key Features Comparison

Apple Photos Features

• Photo library management
• Facial recognition
• Smart albums
• Photo editing tools
• Sharing to social media

Synology Photos Features

• Photo and video management
• Face recognition
• Shared photo libraries
• Mobile apps
• Third-party cloud service integration
• Editing tools
• AI-powered search

Pros & Cons Analysis

Apple Photos

Pros

• Seamless integration with Apple devices
• Clean and intuitive interface
• Powerful editing tools
• Free with Apple devices
• iCloud sync

Cons

• Only available on Apple devices
• Limited customizability
• No support for RAW files
• Limited metadata editing

Synology Photos

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Good organization features
• Facial recognition works well
• Mobile apps allow access on the go
• Integrates with Synology Drive for backup

Cons

• Limited editing capabilities
• No online galleries for sharing
• Requires Synology NAS device

Pricing Comparison

Apple Photos

• Free

Synology Photos

• Free
• Subscription-Based