| Glassline | SmugMug | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €7/month | $7/month |
| Hosting | EU photo storage | See provider policy |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
SmugMug has two decades of features, and the complexity to prove it. Glassline is the modern, EU-hosted alternative with a clean UX you and your clients will love.
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We've picked the things that matter most to photographers delivering work to clients.
| Feature | Glassline | SmugMug |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy & Hosting | ||
| Photo storage location | EU | See provider policy |
| 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 |
| Live gallery preview while editing | Yes, Live gallery preview while editing | No, Live gallery preview while editing |
| Portfolio | ||
| Portfolio site | Yes, Portfolio site | Yes, Portfolio site |
| Photographer About page | Yes, Photographer About page | Yes, 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 | No, Free plan available |
Not everything SmugMug does, just the things that matter when work meets clients.
01 · Simplicity
Glassline offers one clean interface, for you and for your clients. No layout choices to agonise over, no permission trees to configure. Fewer decisions, better outcomes.
02 · Viewer
Glassline's viewer steps aside completely: edge-to-edge image, nothing else. The interface exists to serve the photograph, not the platform.
03 · Privacy
Glassline stores uploaded photos and files in the EU. Our DPA and subprocessor list explain which providers help run the service and where they process data.
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. SmugMug 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. SmugMug 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 SmugMug, moving over is straightforward. Import your galleries, set your portfolio, share a link. Free to start.
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