Google Photos to soon end their free storage policy
Google Photos will soon be the last free option for ‘high quality’ photos and videos. The new Google Photos policy is going to start on June 1, 2021. So, after three months, Google Photos will only offer 15GB of free storage for photos and videos. Once you exceed the specified limit, you will have to pay for some storage, which could be bad news for those who were uploading unlimited high quality images to Google Photos for free.
Note that 15GB of cloud storage includes Gmail data, Google Drive, and other Google services.
Google announced this new policy in November 2020 and now has three months to decide whether you want to accept Google’s policy or switch to any other cloud storage. Yes, there are many other Google images that offer free cloud storage. We also mentioned those that offer large storage space at a low price. So keep reading to learn more.
DigiBoxx, India’s cloud storage platform, offers 20GB of free cloud storage. The free system supports Gmail integration and unlimited external interaction as well. The company says its service supports an end-encryption experience.
DigiBoxx offers 100GB of storage space per month for only Rs 30, large and very comfortable for those who usually have a lot of photos or videos. You can also buy an annual plan, which costs Rs 360. For the same prices, you get up to 2TB of storage space. Google, on the other hand, charges Rs 1,300 annually for 100GB of space.
You can also try Degoo, which is also one of the best ways to Google Photos. The company offers you 100GB of free storage and no ads. You will not immediately find any cloud storage service that offers 100GB of free space. Like DigiBoxx, Degoo also says all files are encrypted end-to-end, so users don’t have to worry about security. Additionally, only three devices can download files with a free program.
We’re not done yet, you’ll get an extra 5GB of cloud storage if you sign up for this cloud service. There are also other features, which you can check out on the site. As for paid plans, the final 500GB plan will cost $ 2.99 per month, which is Rs 220 in India. There is also a 10TB plan, which sells for $ 9.99 a month (about Rs 735). These are also excellent cloud storage systems and no other company has a large storage space at low prices.
OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage service, which will provide you with great services, such as Google. The service supports automatic backup of files, auto-sync, and one can share multiple files with anyone they want. You only get 5GB of free storage for this service, which is a small amount compared to Google, but at least you get 100GB of storage for Rs 140 per month. If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, then you do not need to purchase an OneDrive subscription as you already have 1TB of storage space. with Microsoft 365 membership. OneDrive subscriptions are a great option for those who use Microsoft services.
If you are looking for the best alternative to Google Photos, then it’s hard to ignore the services provided by Amazon Photos. However, it is currently available in selected countries. However, a few reports suggest that Amazon Photos will launch in India in the coming months. As for the features, if you are a member of Amazon Prime, then you get free access to unlimited photos, with full resolution and 5GB of video storage. Non-Amazon Prime members only get 5GB of photo and video storage, which is quite low.
Amazon Photos offers services similar to Google Photos. The company allows you to share photos, and view them as a visual photo album on devices. The service automatically syncs all your data, so you can access it anywhere. One will also find a Family Vault option, which allows you to share photos with your family. Those looking for 100GB of storage will have to pay $ 1.99 a month, which is Rs 148 in India. This is much cheaper than a Google One subscription as giant search charges over Rs 1,000 per 100GB of storage space