Immich
SpiderOak ONE
| Feature | Immich | SpiderOak ONE |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $0/mo | From $6/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | self-hosters, families, privacy-focused-users, photographers | privacy-advocates, journalists, legal-professionals, security-conscious-businesses |
| Founded | 2022 | 2007 |
| Photo Backup | ✓ | ✗ |
| Facial Recognition | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Albums | ✓ | ✗ |
| Memories | ✓ | ✗ |
| Map View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Zero Knowledge Backup | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Point In Time Recovery | ✗ | ✓ |
| Share Rooms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cross Platform | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version History | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Immich Pros
- Full Google Photos replacement (self-hosted)
- AI face recognition and smart search
- Mobile apps with automatic background backup
- Shared albums and partner sharing
✗ Immich Cons
- Self-hosting only (no managed cloud option)
- Resource-intensive (especially ML features)
- Still in active development (breaking changes possible)
✓ SpiderOak ONE Pros
- True zero-knowledge encryption
- Endorsed by Edward Snowden
- Point-in-time recovery
- Cross-platform sync
✗ SpiderOak ONE Cons
- Slower than competitors
- No file sharing links on basic plan
- Dated interface
The Verdict
Immich is built for self hosters and families, with a focus on photo-backup and facial-recognition. SpiderOak ONE targets privacy advocates and journalists and leads with zero-knowledge-backup and file-sync.
On pricing, Immich is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $0/mo compared to $6/mo for SpiderOak ONE. That $6/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Immich has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. SpiderOak ONE requires a paid subscription from day one.
Immich edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Immich offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while SpiderOak ONE takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Immich has a slight overall edge — but if true zero-knowledge encryption matters most to you, SpiderOak ONE may still be the right call.