ImageSocket vs Lightfolio
ImageSocket
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| Figure | ImageSocket | Lightfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.42/mo | $7/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 15 |
| Spec score · Photo Proofing Software | 9.1 (#2) | 9.2 (#1) |
| Audience | The site says illustrators, designers, and photographers use the platform. | Lightfolio says it serves independent photographers and small studios across more than 140 countries. |
| Headquarters | The contact page lists ImageSocket's headquarters at 77 Water Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005. | Lightfolio lists its base as St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. |
| Licence | The reviewed official pages do not state an open-source licence. | No open-source licence is identified on the reviewed product or help pages; Lightfolio is presented as a hosted commercial service. |
| Privacy | The site says it does not serve advertisements and will not share or sell user information. | The privacy policy identifies Lightfolio in St. Petersburg, Florida as the company and GDPR data controller, and says it cannot guarantee absolute security. |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 35 reviews. |
| Rating on G2 | 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review. | 4.5 out of 5 from 1 review. |
| Security | ImageSocket says its PCI DSS certification protects galleries, transactions, and clients. | The maker lists SSL/TLS for its website product and describes PIN or password access controls for galleries. |
| Support | The contact page lists General Inquiries, Technical Support, Feature Requests, and Partnerships departments. | Lightfolio offers email and knowledge-base support, with priority support listed for some paid plans. |
Plans
ImageSocket
- Personal$5 a year
- Professional$10 a month
- Business$15 a month
- FreeFree
Lightfolio
- Client Galleries — FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Studio Manager — FreeFree
- Websites — FreeFree
- Client Galleries — Lite$7 a month
- Websites — Pro$10 a month
- Client Galleries — Starter$12 a month
- Studio Manager — Lite$12 a month
- Studio Manager — Pro$15 a month
- Client Galleries — Pro$20 a month
In their own words
ImageSocket
ImageSocket is a web platform for illustrators, designers, and photographers to organize, share, and sell digital works of art. It combines client and project management with proofing, invoicing, and galleries designed for online sales. Users can shape customer experiences with their own assets, layouts, and designs. The service supports RAW, HD, HDR, and 4K media, with file formats ranging from JPEG to GIF. Sharing and embedding tools include privacy controls and hotlinking support. ImageSocket says PCI DSS certification protects galleries, transactions, and clients. It also says it serves no advertisements and does not share or sell user information. Every plan includes unlimited bandwidth at no charge. The service runs on the web, offers a 14-day trial without requiring card details, and has free and paid plans. Listed paid options are Personal at $5 a year, Professional at $10 a month, and Business at $15 a month.
Lightfolio
Lightfolio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.