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Client galleries, checked 1 November 2026

PicSpot vs CloudSpot

CloudSpot pairs client galleries and a print store with Studio Manager tools such as contracts and invoices. PicSpot adds the event layer: selfie search for guests, live upload and culling before you deliver.

What only PicSpot gives you.

9 of PicSpot’s 11 core features are not offered on CloudSpot’s official pages as of 1 November 2026. Some depend on your PicSpot plan.

PicSpot vs CloudSpot, feature by feature.

Where CloudSpot offers a feature too, PicSpot’s side says why PicSpot goes further. “No” means CloudSpot’s official pages did not offer it on 1 November 2026; their side links to the page we checked.

PicSpot11 of 11
CloudSpot1 of 11, plus 1 partly or paid
  1. Only on PicSpot9
  2. Guest selfie search

    CloudSpotNo
  3. Live upload while you shoot

    CloudSpotNo
  4. Duplicate review and culling

    CloudSpotNo
  5. Built-in photo editor

    CloudSpotNo
  6. Highlight reels

    CloudSpotNo
  7. Event slideshow

    CloudSpotNo
  8. Digital invitations

    CloudSpotNo
  9. Storage on your own Google Drive

    CloudSpotNoHosted storage by plan.Source (opens in a new tab)
  10. Team workspace

    CloudSpotNo
  11. CloudSpot offers part of it, or charges extra: why PicSpot1
  12. Your brand and domain

    CloudSpotPartlyFonts, colours and watermarks; logo removal from Lite.Source (opens in a new tab)
  13. Both offer it: why PicSpot1
  14. Client selections and downloads

    CloudSpotYesClient galleries and gallery apps.Source (opens in a new tab)

How pricing compares.

Entry paid plans, not equivalent bundles. Currencies are shown as published. Billing terms, storage units, taxes and add-ons differ.

PicSpotCurrent plans

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  • 7-day free trial
  • Plans priced by storage and term
  • Keep originals on PicSpot or your own Google Drive
View PicSpot plans
CloudSpotPublished 1 November 2026

Entry

$7/ month

Regular price; promotion of US$3/month for the first three months

  • 15 GB · up to 15 galleries
  • Free: 5 GB and up to 3 galleries.
  • Entry is gallery-only. Studio Manager starts on Lite (US$17/month). Annual terms were not clearly published.
Check CloudSpot’s current pricing (opens in a new tab)

Prices reflect each provider’s public plans on 1 November 2026 and may change. Check the provider for current rates.

Which one fits your studio?

A fair comparison: CloudSpot is the better pick for some studios.

Choose PicSpot if…

Choose PicSpot to look at when your work is events: guests find their photos with a selfie, and you can review and edit before delivery. Compare that with CloudSpot’s gallery and studio-management tools.

Choose CloudSpot if…

  • You want contracts, invoices and scheduling with your galleries (US).
  • You want commission-free print sales from the Lite plan.

Trusted by studios. Stories from behind the lens.

In the words of our studios

“Guests used to message us for days asking for their photos. Now they scan the QR code, take a selfie and get their own photos on the spot. Our clients noticed the difference immediately.”

Om Digital Studio

Partner studio

Illustrated collage of a photographer, photo proofs, camera equipment, wedding memories, and a photography studio.

Trusted by studios behind unforgettable moments

Om Digital Studio
Samay Wedding Photography
Sahajanand Studio
Vrundavan Studio

PicSpot vs CloudSpot, your questions.

Answers come from the comparison above and CloudSpot’s official pages.

Can CloudSpot find guests’ photos by face?

No. CloudSpot’s official pages do not offer it as of 1 November 2026. In PicSpot: Guests find their own photos with a selfie, right in the browser. Learn more

Can CloudSpot upload live while you shoot?

No. CloudSpot’s official pages do not offer it as of 1 November 2026. In PicSpot: PicSpot Desktop watch folder, or Spot Beam from the camera over FTPS. Learn more

Can CloudSpot store photos on your own Google Drive?

No. CloudSpot’s official pages do not offer it as of 1 November 2026. In PicSpot: Keep originals on PicSpot, mirror them to Drive, or store them in Drive. Learn more

How does pricing compare with CloudSpot?

CloudSpot’s Entry plan is listed at $7 a month (Regular price; promotion of US$3/month for the first three months). PicSpot plans are priced by storage and term; see current plans for exact prices. The two entry plans are not equivalent bundles. Learn more

When is CloudSpot the better choice?

You want contracts, invoices and scheduling with your galleries (US). You want commission-free print sales from the Lite plan. CloudSpot offers a free gallery plan and paid tiers from Entry to Unlimited. Lite and above add Studio Manager with contracts, invoicing and scheduling, and remove the CloudSpot logo. Video is added as Vimeo or YouTube links.

What does PicSpot add to a CloudSpot workflow?

Guest selfie search, Live upload while you shoot, Duplicate review and culling, Built-in photo editor, Highlight reels, Event slideshow, Digital invitations, Storage on your own Google Drive, Team workspace. CloudSpot does not offer these on its official pages as of 1 November 2026.

Sources and method.

We use official product, pricing and support pages. Prices can change; confirm the provider’s current checkout before purchasing. Feature descriptions are not hands-on benchmarks. This comparison is published by PicSpot. Provider names belong to their owners; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.

  1. CloudSpot pricing and plan features (opens in a new tab)
  2. PicSpot current plans

Your next event

Every guest, one selfie away.

Bring your next event to PicSpot. Try it free for 7 days and give your guests a personal way to find their photos.

  • No app for guests
  • Your studio’s branding
  • Private galleries
A guest’s photo, found from her selfieFound
One event, hundreds of frames. Each guest sees their own.