Lychee
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ShootProof Portfolio Website
8.6#4 in portfolio website buildersFrom $8.33 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Lychee | ShootProof Portfolio Website |
|---|---|---|
| API | Lychee documents API v2 routes and requires JSON Accept headers; API documentation is available inside each instance at /docs/api. | The API can view orders, create events and albums, upload photos and connect external applications. |
| Audience | The maker describes the free edition as an optimal choice for personal use and the Pro add-on as aimed at professional photographers and businesses selling pictures. | ShootProof describes the portfolio website as suitable for photographers who are getting started or have an established photography business, and its support page says it is suited to studios without a full website. |
| Notable news | The official release documentation lists Lychee version 7.10.0 among the current version-7 releases. | On October 7, 2026 ShootProof announced gallery video storage, delivery up to 4K, adaptive playback and video selling. |
| Praise: ease of use | G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the interface and photo uploading or management workflow as intuitive and easy to use. | Capterra and GetApp reviewers repeatedly describe setup, galleries and client delivery as easy to learn and operate. |
| Privacy | LycheeOrg says the gallery ships without analytics or other tracking mechanisms. | ShootProof says it does not collect or store full payment card numbers, bank account details, or Social Security numbers. |
| Purpose | Lychee is a free, self-hosted photo-management tool for uploading, managing, and sharing photos. | The Portfolio Website lets photographers showcase their work and connect with potential clients on the same platform where they deliver and sell photos. |
Lychee plans
- FreeFree
- Supporter Edition€5 a month
ShootProof Portfolio Website plans
- Free PlanFree
- Starter Plan$8.33 a month
- Standard Plan$16.67 a month
- Professional Plan$26.67 a month
- Premium Plan$50 a month
- 1,500 Plan$8.33 a month
Pick Lychee if…
Lychee suits personal users wanting self-hosted photo organization and sharing. Professional photographers and businesses selling pictures may prefer the Supporter Edition.
Pick ShootProof Portfolio Website if…
It suits photographers who want a portfolio site connected to photo delivery and sales, whether starting out or running an established business. It may also suit studios without a full website.