CloudSpot vs N-Vu

CloudSpot8.9Visit N-Vu8.7Visit

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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N-Vu #5 in Photo Proofing Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit N-Vu

• CloudSpot fits best

  Photographers combining proofing and commerce

• N-Vu fits best

  Photographers needing culling and sales tools

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Side by side

Feature	CloudSpot 8.9/10 Visit ↗	N-Vu 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Photo Proofing Software	#5 in Photo Proofing Software
Best for	Photographers combining proofing and commerce	Photographers needing culling and sales tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7/mo	$99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	10 integrations	3 integrations
Features CloudSpot 0/5 · N-Vu 4/5
Client selections	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Client favorites	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Client comments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Download controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Watermarking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Gallery limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Storage limit	15 GB	Not checked yet
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	Combines proofing, culling, favorites, ratings, downloads, and ordering Supports Room-Vu, Dual-Vu, Live-Vu, and Re-Vu sales workflows Integrates with Lightroom, 17hats, and Pixifi
Cons	Web-only platform coverage Free and Entry plans accept JPEG uploads only Free plan charges a 15% commission on store orders	Listed platform support is limited to the web Mobile apps are pay-as-you-go on N-Vu Two Higher-tier sales features require monthly plans up to $59
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 →	N-Vu is cloud-based software for professional photographers who need more than client proofing galleries. It brings together customizable galleries, favorites, ratings, image culling, watermarking, digital downloads, online shopping, order… 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

• N-Vu — where it wins

  • Combines proofing, culling, favorites, ratings, downloads, and ordering
  • Supports Room-Vu, Dual-Vu, Live-Vu, and Re-Vu sales workflows
  • Integrates with Lightroom, 17hats, and Pixifi

  Where it doesn't

  • Listed platform support is limited to the web
  • Mobile apps are pay-as-you-go on N-Vu Two
  • Higher-tier sales features require monthly plans up to $59

• CloudSpot8.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit CloudSpotFull verdict →
• N-Vu8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad proofing-to-sales workflow with a free plan and photography-focused integrations.

  Visit N-VuFull verdict →