Alternatives
·PicDrop

Glassline vs.
PicDrop.

The gallery platform with a portfolio site, About page, and live editor preview — built for photographers who want the full picture.

Glassline

from $9 / month

PicDrop

from $11 / month

Hosting

Germany · GDPR

Hosting

Germany · GDPR

Feature comparison

Don't drop your pics. Present them.

We've picked the things that matter most to photographers delivering work to clients.

Feature
Glassline
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
Why Glassline

Three reasons to switch.

Not everything PicDrop does — just the things that matter when work meets clients.

01 · Portfolio

A home for your brand, not just your galleries.

Glassline gives every photographer a public portfolio and a dedicated About page — a place clients can find you beyond individual gallery links.

  • ·Public portfolio at glassline.app/your-name
  • ·Photographer About page with bio and links
  • ·Curated gallery selection for your best work

02 · Viewer

What you build is what they see.

Glassline's editor shows you exactly what your client will see, in real time. No publishing and checking — what you build is what they get.

  • ·Live preview — editor matches the client view
  • ·Edge-to-edge full-screen image viewer
  • ·EXIF data visible — aperture, ISO, focal length

03 · Speed

Fast. Noticeably.

Both platforms are EU-hosted. But Glassline's image pipeline is optimised for delivery speed — galleries load faster, even on mobile. Your clients won't wait.

  • ·Optimised EU edge delivery
  • ·Mobile-first image loading
  • ·No lag between gallery open and first image
Pricing

Honest pricing, flat storage.

Glassline is free to start. The Hobby plan is $9 / month — unlimited galleries, 25 GB original-quality storage, no hidden fees.

Free forever

Studio

€0/ month
  • 1 portfolio
  • 3 galleries
  • 200 MB storage
Start for free

Most chosen

Hobby

$9/ month
  • Unlimited galleries
  • 25 GB storage
  • Priority support
Start for free
Begin

Start your first client gallery.

If you've been using PicDrop, migration is straightforward. Import your galleries, set your portfolio, share a link. Free to start.