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Lensdrop vs Galerist: how they compare.
Galerist is a European gallery tool that, like Lensdrop, sells a single gallery for a one-time fee, alongside monthly plans. The difference that matters is how long a paid link stays online.
Side by side.
Galerist's figures are from its public pricing page as of October 2026, simplified for comparison.
| Row | Lensdrop | Galerist |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | LensdropOne-time per gallery, $6.99 to $14.99 by storage size, or a prepaid Studio Pass | Galerist9.99 euros once per gallery, or monthly plans from 11.99 euros billed annually |
| Free tier | LensdropOne free gallery up to 2GB, no card | Galerist100 photos and 1GB, watermarked and view-only, online 7 days |
| Cheapest paid step | LensdropOne 5GB gallery at $6.99 | GaleristOne gallery at 9.99 euros: 500 photos, 8GB, 30 minutes of video |
| How long a link lives | Lensdrop6 months, extendable on purpose | Galerist30 days from publishing, one free reactivation up to 60 days, then offline |
| Cost of a quiet month | LensdropZero. No gallery, no charge | GaleristZero on single galleries; full price on a plan |
| Commission on your sales | Lensdrop0%. There is no store to take it from | GaleristNo store |
| What clients need | LensdropOne PIN-protected link, no signups, any device | GaleristGallery link with face search and proofing |
Prices and plans change. Verify on Galerist's pricing page and Lensdrop's before deciding.
When Galerist is the right choice.
If your clients pick their photos within a couple of weeks and you want face search in every gallery, Galerist's single gallery covers it, and its monthly plans suit a studio with a steady flow of shoots.
When Lensdrop is.
If clients come back to a gallery months later, or the shoot runs past 500 photos or 30 minutes of video, Lensdrop's link stays online for six months from one payment, and the free gallery downloads clean files instead of a watermarked preview.
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