Lightfolio

B
B tier on Photography Website BuildersScore 7.2 · #2 of 46
Android app
Not listed
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
$0.58/mo
Runs on
Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
lightfolio.com
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Summary

Lightfolio is an online gallery and proofing service for photographers, with tools for clients to review and select images. Clients can mark favorites, sort choices into lists, collaborate, and comment or message on individual photos. Photographers can protect galleries with passwords, add text or image watermarks, arrange folders, and set download options. Galleries can also be used to sell prints, albums, and digital downloads. Paid plans have no sales commission; the free plan charges 15%. The free plan includes 3 GB of photo storage, 500 MB of video storage, and three galleries. Other listed plans range from 30 GB to unlimited photo storage, with unlimited galleries. Lightfolio supports JPG, GIF, PNG, and TIF files up to 70 MB; larger limits are available on request. Its proofing platform works on clients’ mobile devices. It lists a Lightroom Classic plug-in and print lab partners Bay Photo Lab and Loxley Colour. Email support and a knowledge base are available, with priority support on Pro plans.

Who it is for

Lightfolio suits independent photographers and small studios that want clients to select, discuss, and purchase images through online galleries. The free plan may fit photographers who can work within its storage, gallery, and commission limits.

What is good

  • Clients can organize favorites into selection lists.
  • Galleries support passwords and optional watermarks.
  • Sales include prints, albums, and digital downloads.
  • Mobile-friendly proofing works on client devices.

What to know first

  • Free plan limits galleries to three.
  • Free plan charges a 15% sales commission.
  • Free plan includes 3 GB photo storage.
  • Supported photo files are limited to 70 MB unless requested.

Verdict

Lightfolio combines client proofing, gallery controls, and image sales in one service. Check the free plan’s gallery, storage, and commission limits against your needs.

Lightfolio plans and pricing

All plans
Lite Not published 30 GB photo storage · Unlimited galleries · 3 GB video storage lightfolio.com · 20 Sept 2026
Starter Not published 100 GB photo storage · Unlimited galleries · 10 GB video storage lightfolio.com · 20 Sept 2026
Pro Not published 1000 GB photo storage · Unlimited galleries · 30 GB video storage lightfolio.com · 20 Sept 2026
Premium Not published Unlimited photo storage · Unlimited galleries · 60 GB video storage lightfolio.com · 20 Sept 2026
Free Free No charge; free forever 3 GB photo storage · 500 MB video storage · 3 galleries · 15% sales commission lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Lite $7/yr $84 billed yearly at $7/mo; billed month to month at $11/mo 30 GB photo storage · 3 GB video storage · Unlimited galleries · 0% commission lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026

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Facts

Product
Lightfolio provides online photo galleries and proofing for photographers.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Proofing
Clients can choose favorite images, organize selections into lists, and collaborate with others.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Messaging
Photographers and clients can comment and message on individual images within the app.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Gallery controls
Galleries can use passwords, optional text or image watermarks, folders, and configurable downloads.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Sales
Galleries can sell prints, albums, and digital downloads; paid plans have zero sales commission, while the free plan charges 15%.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Integrations
Lightfolio lists a Lightroom Classic plug-in and print lab partners Bay Photo Lab and Loxley Colour.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
File limits
Supported photo formats are JPG, GIF, PNG, and TIF, with a 70 MB maximum file size; larger limits are available on request.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Mobile access
The proofing platform is described as mobile friendly and works on clients’ mobile devices.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Audience
Lightfolio says it serves independent photographers and small studios across more than 140 countries.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support
Lightfolio offers email support and a knowledge base, with priority support on Pro plans.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy identifies Lightfolio in St. Petersburg, Florida as the company and GDPR data controller, and says it cannot guarantee absolute security.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026
Billing
Paid plans are offered monthly or annually, and annual plans are billed for the full year.lightfolio.com · 29 Sept 2026

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