The PicDrop Alternative

See why European photographers choose Glassline over PicDrop.

The EU-hosted gallery platform with a portfolio site, About page, and live preview — everything PicDrop doesn't offer.

Feature by feature

Don't drop your pics. Present them.

You're looking atGlassline
PicDrop
Privacy & Hosting
EU-data hosting
No viewer sign-up required
Gallery Features
Password-protected galleries
Mobile-optimized galleries
Lightning fast loading speed
EXIF metadata
Portfolio
Portfolio site
Photographer About page
Downloads & Pricing
Image download
Gallery download
Free plan available
Be honest with yourself

Which tool is right for you?

Choose Glassline if…

  • Want a portfolio site and About page to showcase your work — PicDrop doesn't offer either
  • Prefer a streamlined onboarding without redundant role selection screens
  • Want your clients to open a link and immediately see their photos — nothing else
  • Care about how your galleries look and feel on every device
  • Like that viewers can see the aperture, ISO, and focal length behind each shot
  • Want to know you can export all your photos and move platforms any time, free of charge

Choose PicDrop if…

  • Collaboration mode with image status flags — selected, set, rejected — for client proofing workflows
  • Collections that bundle images across galleries without copying files
  • Extensive gallery customization — grid, masonry, or list layout, thumbnail sizing, round or square corners, custom background colors
  • File renaming for display and download
  • Nested sub-galleries with breadcrumb navigation
  • Comments and likes on individual images
What you get

Why Glassline

Portfolio & About page included

Glassline gives every photographer a public portfolio page and a dedicated About page. PicDrop doesn't offer either — so your brand lives inside gallery links only. With Glassline, clients can browse your best work and learn who you are before they ever open a gallery.

Faster loading speed

Glassline's image pipeline is optimised for speed. Galleries load noticeably faster — even compared to PicDrop's EU infrastructure. Your clients won't wait.

What you build is what they see

Glassline's gallery editor shows you exactly what your client will see — same layout, same feel, same experience. No toggling between edit mode and preview.

Streamlined onboarding

No role selection screens, no unnecessary steps. Sign up, upload, share. Glassline gets out of your way so you can get to work.

No lock-in

Your photos are always yours. Download all your originals at full resolution, any time, at no extra cost. No export fees, no special process — if you ever move on, your work moves with you.

Simple pricing

One plan for everything

Free

Get started with no commitment

  • 2 galleries
  • 200 MB storage
  • Public, private and password-protected galleries
Recommended
Hobby

everything you need

$9/month
  • 25 GB storage
  • Unlimited galleries
  • Password protection
  • Custom photographer profile
  • Public & private sharing
  • Cancel anytime
Enterprise

Custom plans for studios & agencies

  • Custom storage limits
  • Unlimited galleries
  • Priority support
  • Dedicated onboarding
  • SLA guarantee
  • Team seats
  • SSO
Make the switch

Ready to leave PicDrop?

PicDrop is a Berlin-based platform focused on gallery delivery and client proofing. It's a solid, privacy-conscious choice — but it lacks portfolio and About page features. If you want EU hosting, zero client friction, and simple pricing — Glassline is free to start.

EU-hosted. GDPR-first. Built by two founders in Munich.

Made in Munich 🍺🥨 with love.