picdrop
picdrop: A focused web gallery platform for client proofing, delivery and collaboration. Ranked #11 of 34 in Photo Sharing Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for professional client collaboration and delivery.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forProfessional client collaboration and delivery
- Free planYes
- Paid from€8.39/mo
- Private linksYes
- Founded2012 · Berlin, Germany
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Secure galleries with passwords, comments, voting and annotations
- Presentation mode, advanced downloads and watermarking for delivery
- Lightroom and Capture One workflow exports
Where it doesn't
- Access is web-only, with no native smartphone apps
- Free plan is limited to 1 GB, 3 galleries and basic features
- Advanced collaboration and team controls require paid tiers
Our verdict on picdrop
picdrop is a cloud-based photo and video gallery platform for photographers, creatives, studios and teams. It brings secure sharing, client feedback, proofing, file delivery and project archiving into browser-based galleries. Clients can review images, comment, vote, add annotations and download files according to configured controls. Presentation mode supports delivery galleries, while passwords, private access settings and watermarking help manage shared previews. It is best suited to professionals who need a structured client collaboration and delivery workflow rather than a community-focused photo service.
The free plan includes basic features, 1 GB of storage, 3 galleries and basic collaboration features. Pro costs €14.99 per month with monthly billing, or €8.39 per month with annual billing, and adds 500 GB, unlimited galleries, proofing collaboration mode, presentation mode, branding and 1 Inbox. Advanced costs €39.99 monthly or €12.59 per month with annual billing, adding 1 TB, up to 4 team members, 2 hours of video conversion, 10 collections, 4 Inboxes and 5 Live Push connections. Business costs €99.99 monthly or €75.59 per month with annual billing, with 3 TB, up to 9 team members, unlimited collections, Inboxes and Live Push connections, plus custom permissions. Enterprise adds 5 TB, 10+ team members, unlimited scalability, dedicated support, custom SLAs and contracts, and personal assistance.
Its strongest fit is the handoff between review and delivery: presentation mode, configurable single-file and ZIP downloads, watermarked previews, client uploads and archiving cover a broad professional workflow. Exports for Adobe Lightroom and Capture One, plus integrations with Photo Mechanic, Finder and Windows Explorer, support established production processes. picdrop runs through a web browser and offers a mobile-optimized web version rather than native smartphone apps, so teams seeking dedicated mobile applications or a broader platform footprint should look elsewhere. Choose it for controlled client galleries and delivery; avoid it if native mobile apps are central to the workflow.
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picdrop fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €8.39/mo |
| Storage limit | 500 GB |
| Private links | Yes |
| Public galleries | Yes |
| Community features | Yes |
| Mobile app coverage | Both |
| Download controls | Advanced |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, Photo Mechanic, Finder, Windows Explorer |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | picdrop.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
picdrop integrations
picdrop lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe Lightroom
- Capture One
- Photo Mechanic
- Finder
- Windows Explorer
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