Lightfolio vs ShutterShare
Lightfolio
lightfolio.comShutterShare
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| Figure | Lightfolio | ShutterShare |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 15 | 3 |
| Spec score · Photography Website Builders | 9.1 (#2) | 7.1 (#40) |
| Audience | Lightfolio says it serves independent photographers and small studios across more than 140 countries. | It is built for professional photographers including wedding, portrait, newborn, commercial, real estate, and event photographers. |
| Integrations | Lightfolio advertises a Lightroom Classic plug-in and print fulfillment through Bay Photo Lab and Loxley Colour. | ShutterShare does not currently offer a public API or native integrations with Lightroom, Capture One, or Zapier; uploads use the web admin panel. |
| Product | Lightfolio combines client photo galleries, proofing, studio management, and website tools for photographers. | ShutterShare is a hosted photography platform with a public portfolio website and private client gallery delivery. |
| Security | The maker lists SSL/TLS for its website product and describes PIN or password access controls for galleries. | The privacy policy says ShutterShare uses reasonable safeguards and advises customers to keep independent backups of important files. |
| Support | Lightfolio offers email and knowledge-base support, with priority support listed for some paid plans. | The FAQ directs customers to contact ShutterShare for plan changes and lists email as the contact channel for privacy requests. |
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
In their own words
Lightfolio
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ShutterShare
ShutterShare has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.