CloudSpot vs Pic-Time

CloudSpot gives photographers online client galleries, print sales and tools for managing client work. Gallery visitors can view images, download them, mark favorites and purchase prints or digital files. Studio Manager includes contracts, invoices, client portals, lead forms and scheduling. Its Print Store supports prints, products, digital products, album and card design, and automatic fulfillment through print labs. The Free plan is free, billed forever, with 5 GB storage, up to 3 client galleries, JPEG files and a 2048px download limit. The pricing note lists paid plans from $7/mo. Named plans show $3 a month for the first 3 months, with regular prices of $7, $17, $34 or $50 depending on plan. Paid plans include full-resolution downloads, a Client Portal and abandoned-cart emails for print products. CloudSpot is listed for web, Android, iOS and extension use; its gallery apps are web shortcuts rather than app-store downloads and cannot display images offline. Invoicing and online payments are available only in the US, and invoices incur a 2.5% transaction fee.

Pic-Time is an online gallery and sales platform for professional photographers and videographers, combining client galleries, automation, and a print store. The store connects to more than 30 global labs and supports online payments, automatic fulfillment, and album building. Its mobile app lets photographers create galleries, upload photos and videos, use AI search, and share branded galleries. All plans include a mobile app, 24/7 support, and a portfolio page. Private galleries limit access to invited people or those invited by the main client, using secure links and optional access codes. The Free plan includes 10GB of photo storage, reduced to 3GB after six months, and 1GB of video storage. Beginner costs $7 a month when billed annually, or $8 monthly, with 20GB of photo storage and 5GB of video storage. Higher plans add features such as premium galleries, slideshows, blogs, and smart image search. Pic-Time runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Its Uploader accepts photos up to 100MB and 12000x10000 pixels; video clips can be up to 3 minutes and 3GB, and featured videos up to 90 minutes and 20GB. Listed integrations include Lightroom, Zapier, HoneyBook, and others.