Lightfolio
Lightfolio: Broad desktop coverage with proofing, sales, controls, and Lightroom uploads. Ranked #8 of 26 in Photo Proofing Software by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for photographers wanting broad desktop coverage.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPhotographers wanting broad desktop coverage
- Free planYes
- Client selectionsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Lightfolio
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 devices, while photographers can organize images with folders, protect access with passwords, and apply text or image watermarks. The platform also supports prints and digital downloads, making it suitable for photographers who want proofing and client sales in the same workflow.
Its standout strength is the breadth of client review controls. Photographers can collect selections and favorites, receive image-level comments, manage gallery and folder downloads, and review gallery analytics. Access controls include passwords and client permissions, while custom domains are available on paid plans. The Lightroom Classic upload plug-in is useful for photographers who want a direct path from catalog management to online galleries. Integrations with Lightfolio Studio Manager and Lightfolio Websites extend the product within the vendor’s own ecosystem.
Lightfolio uses a freemium structure. The Free plan includes proofing, online sales, and logo use. Lite adds no-commission sales and a custom domain; Starter adds removal of Lightfolio branding; Pro and Premium include priority support alongside the paid-plan features. The product therefore fits photographers who want a broad proofing toolkit across major desktop platforms, especially those already working with Lightroom Classic. It is less suitable for buyers seeking AI features or a narrowly focused gallery tool without sales, analytics, watermarking, and access-management options.
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Lightfolio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Client selections | Yes |
| Client favorites | Yes |
| Client comments | Yes |
| Download controls | Yes |
| Watermarking | Yes |
| Gallery limit | Not verified |
| Storage limit | 30 GB |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Adobe Lightroom Classic, Lightfolio Studio Manager, Lightfolio Websites |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | lightfolio.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Lightfolio integrations
Lightfolio lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe Lightroom Classic
- Lightfolio Studio Manager
- Lightfolio Websites
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