| Glassline | PicDrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €7/month | €14.99/month |
| Hosting | EU photo storage | Hosted in Germany |
| Portfolio site | Included | Not offered |
The gallery platform with a portfolio site, About page, and live editor preview, built for photographers who want the full picture.
Prices and features last checked:
We've picked the things that matter most to photographers delivering work to clients.
| Feature | Glassline | PicDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy & Hosting | ||
| Photo storage location | EU | Germany |
| No viewer sign-up required | Yes, No viewer sign-up required | Yes, No viewer sign-up required |
| Gallery Features | ||
| Password-protected galleries | Yes, Password-protected galleries | Yes, Password-protected galleries |
| Client proofing | Yes, Client proofing | Yes, Client proofing |
| Mobile-optimized galleries | Yes, Mobile-optimized galleries | Yes, Mobile-optimized galleries |
| Lightning fast loading speed | Yes, Lightning fast loading speed | No, Lightning fast loading speed |
| Portfolio | ||
| Portfolio site | Yes, Portfolio site | No, Portfolio site |
| Photographer About page | Yes, Photographer About page | No, Photographer About page |
| Downloads & Pricing | ||
| Image download | Yes, Image download | Yes, Image download |
| Gallery download | Yes, Gallery download | Yes, Gallery download |
| Free plan available | Yes, Free plan available | Yes, Free plan available |
Not everything PicDrop does, just the things that matter when work meets clients.
01 · Portfolio
Glassline gives every photographer a public portfolio and a dedicated About page, a place clients can find you beyond individual gallery links.
02 · Viewer
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.
03 · Speed
Both platforms are EU-hosted. But Glassline's image pipeline is optimised for delivery speed, so galleries load faster, even on mobile. Your clients won't wait.
Glassline is free to start. Full features begin with Hobby at €7/month, Pro adds 250 GB storage for professional delivery, and studios get custom storage and a named sales partner.
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It depends on your workflow. Glassline is purpose-built for wedding and portrait photographers who need white-label client galleries with EU photo storage. If documented data processing, clean branding, and straightforward pricing matter to you, Glassline may be a strong fit. PicDrop may suit photographers who are already embedded in its ecosystem or need features Glassline does not yet offer.
Yes. Glassline offers a Free plan with no time limit and no credit card required. Paid plans start with Hobby at €7/month and include additional storage and features for professional delivery.
Glassline's Hobby plan starts at €7/month. There are no hidden per-gallery charges. PicDrop pricing varies; check its website for current rates and billing commitments.
Uploaded photos and files are stored in the EU. Glassline publishes a DPA and subprocessor list that explain which providers help run the service and where they process data.
If you've been using PicDrop, moving over is straightforward. Import your galleries, set your portfolio, share a link. Free to start.
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