Lightfolio vs N-Vu
Lightfolio
lightfolio.com
N-Vu
power.n-vu.comSide by side
| Figure | Lightfolio | N-Vu |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | $8.25/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 | 15 | 10 |
| Spec score · Photo Proofing Software | 9.2 (#1) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Audience | Lightfolio says it serves independent photographers and small studios across more than 140 countries. | N-Vu describes its in-person sales software as a solution for photographers, including those without studio space. |
| Documentation | The Help Center groups articles into galleries, accounts, store, studio management, subscriptions, and websites. | An independent PPA reviewer found N-Vu's setup-video series easy to follow but said users need time to learn the full feature set. |
| Hosting model | The maker presents Lightfolio as an online service and provides no self-hosted installation option on the pages reviewed. | N-Vu says IPS sessions, galleries and mobile apps are delivered through its cloud and require internet access. |
| Integrations | Lightfolio advertises a Lightroom Classic plug-in and print fulfillment through Bay Photo Lab and Loxley Colour. | The maker lists Lightroom, 17hats and Pixifi integrations plus one-click product fulfillment. |
| Product | Lightfolio combines client photo galleries, proofing, studio management, and website tools for photographers. | N-Vu provides photographers with online proofing galleries, mobile apps, in-person sales tools and product fulfillment. |
| Support | Lightfolio offers email and knowledge-base support, with priority support listed for some paid plans. | N-Vu advertises U.S.-based phone and email support on weekdays plus a help desk. |
Plans
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
N-Vu
- N-Vu OneFree
- N-Vu OneFree
- N-Vu Two$9.99 a month
- N-Vu Three$19 a month
- N-Vu Four$29 a month
- N-Vu Five$59 a month
- N-Vu Two$99 a year
- N-Vu Three$149 a year
- N-Vu Four$249 a year
- N-Vu Five$599 a year
In their own words
Lightfolio
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