CloudSpot vs Pelli

CloudSpot8.9Visit Pelli8.4Visit

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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Pelli #7 in Photo Proofing Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Pelli

• CloudSpot fits best

  Photographers combining proofing and commerce

• Pelli fits best

  Budget-conscious photographers wanting AI options

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Side by side

Feature	CloudSpot 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Pelli 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Photo Proofing Software	#7 in Photo Proofing Software
Best for	Photographers combining proofing and commerce	Budget-conscious photographers wanting AI options
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7/mo	€5/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	10 integrations	2 integrations
Features CloudSpot 0/5 · Pelli 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	15 galleries
Storage limit	15 GB (best)	10 GB
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	Free-for-life plan with core gallery and client features Client selections, comments, approvals, downloads and watermarks AI search and facial recognition available on ULTRA
Cons	Web-only platform coverage Free and Entry plans accept JPEG uploads only Free plan charges a 15% commission on store orders	Web-only platform AI search and facial recognition require ULTRA Advanced tiers cost more for higher storage and gallery limits
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 →	Pelli is a web-based photo proofing and business platform for professional and amateur photographers. Its core workflow combines branded galleries with client likes, super-likes, favorites, selection confirmation, comments, download… 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

• Pelli — where it wins

  • Free-for-life plan with core gallery and client features
  • Client selections, comments, approvals, downloads and watermarks
  • AI search and facial recognition available on ULTRA

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only platform
  • AI search and facial recognition require ULTRA
  • Advanced tiers cost more for higher storage and gallery limits

• CloudSpot8.9/10 · Free plan

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

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• Pelli8.4/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A low-cost proofing platform with galleries, business tools and optional AI.

  Visit PelliFull verdict →