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VisitLightfolio vs N-Vu
What both publish
| Fact | Lightfolio | N-Vu |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Lightfolio says it serves independent photographers and small studios across more than 140 countries. | N-Vu describes its in-person sales software as a solution for photographers, including those without studio space. |
| Documentation | The Help Center groups articles into galleries, accounts, store, studio management, subscriptions, and websites. | An independent PPA reviewer found N-Vu's setup-video series easy to follow but said users need time to learn the full feature set. |
| Hosting model | The maker presents Lightfolio as an online service and provides no self-hosted installation option on the pages reviewed. | N-Vu says IPS sessions, galleries and mobile apps are delivered through its cloud and require internet access. |
| Integrations | Lightfolio advertises a Lightroom Classic plug-in and print fulfillment through Bay Photo Lab and Loxley Colour. | The maker lists Lightroom, 17hats and Pixifi integrations plus one-click product fulfillment. |
| Product | Lightfolio combines client photo galleries, proofing, studio management, and website tools for photographers. | N-Vu provides photographers with online proofing galleries, mobile apps, in-person sales tools and product fulfillment. |
| Support | Lightfolio offers email and knowledge-base support, with priority support listed for some paid plans. | N-Vu advertises U.S.-based phone and email support on weekdays plus a help desk. |
Lightfolio plans
- FreeFree
- Client Galleries — FreeFree
- Websites — FreeFree
- Studio Manager — FreeFree
- Client Galleries — Lite$7 a month
- Websites — Pro$10 a month
N-Vu plans
- N-Vu OneFree
- N-Vu OneFree
- N-Vu Two$9.99 a month
- N-Vu Three$19 a month
- N-Vu Four$29 a month
- N-Vu Five$59 a month
Pick Lightfolio if…
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.
Pick N-Vu if…
N-Vu is aimed at photographers who need client proofing galleries, sales tools, or order fulfillment. Its in-person sales features are also described as suitable for photographers without studio space.