CloudSpot vs Lightfolio

CloudSpot8.9Visit LLightfolio8.3Visit

Higher score CloudSpot #4 in Photo Proofing Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit CloudSpot

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L Lightfolio #8 in Photo Proofing Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Lightfolio

• CloudSpot fits best

  Photographers combining proofing and commerce

• Lightfolio fits best

  Photographers wanting broad desktop coverage

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Side by side

Feature	CloudSpot 8.9/10 Visit ↗	LLightfolio 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.3
Ranking	#4 in Photo Proofing Software	#8 in Photo Proofing Software
Best for	Photographers combining proofing and commerce	Photographers wanting broad desktop coverage
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	10 integrations	3 integrations
Features CloudSpot 0/5 · Lightfolio 5/5
Client selections	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Client favorites	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Client comments	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Download controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Watermarking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Gallery limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Storage limit	15 GB	30 GB (best)
Our review
Pros	Branded galleries with selections, passwords, PINs, and expiration dates Print, product, and digital-file sales with payment integrations Contracts, invoices, scheduling, questionnaires, and lead forms	Supports web, Windows, macOS, and Linux Combines selections, comments, favorites, downloads, and sales Lightroom Classic plug-in supports direct gallery uploads
Cons	Web-only platform coverage Free and Entry plans accept JPEG uploads only Free plan charges a 15% commission on store orders	No AI features are included Custom domains require a paid plan Priority support is limited to Pro and Premium
Our verdict	CloudSpot is a web-based platform for professional photographers who need client proofing, image delivery, and commerce in one place. It provides branded galleries, organized collections, favorites, download-size controls, digital… Read the review →	Lightfolio is an online gallery and photo-proofing platform for professional photographers who need private client galleries, image selections, comments, favorites, download controls, and online sales. Clients can view galleries on mobile… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CloudSpot — where it wins

  • Branded galleries with selections, passwords, PINs, and expiration dates
  • Print, product, and digital-file sales with payment integrations
  • Contracts, invoices, scheduling, questionnaires, and lead forms

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only platform coverage
  • Free and Entry plans accept JPEG uploads only
  • Free plan charges a 15% commission on store orders

• Lightfolio — where it wins

  • Supports web, Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Combines selections, comments, favorites, downloads, and sales
  • Lightroom Classic plug-in supports direct gallery uploads

  Where it doesn't

  • No AI features are included
  • Custom domains require a paid plan
  • Priority support is limited to Pro and Premium

• CloudSpot8.9/10 · Free plan

  A web-based proofing and commerce platform with galleries, sales, and client tools.

  Visit CloudSpotFull verdict →
• LLightfolio8.3/10 · Free plan

  Broad desktop coverage with proofing, sales, controls, and Lightroom uploads.

  Visit LightfolioFull verdict →