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Lensdrop vs Photonesto: how they compare.
Photonesto is a Polish gallery tool that also charges per gallery, and it is cheaper than Lensdrop. You pay from a prepaid account balance and choose 3, 6 or 12 months up front. Lensdrop charges the card once when you share, and puts videos in the same link.
Side by side.
Photonesto's figures are from its public pricing page as of October 2026, simplified for comparison.
| Row | Lensdrop | Photonesto |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | LensdropOne-time card payment per gallery when you share it, or a prepaid Studio Pass. No balance to top up | PhotonestoPer gallery from a prepaid account balance, or an unlimited plan at $504 a year |
| Cheapest paid step | LensdropOne 5GB gallery at $6.99 | Photonesto$3 for 1GB online 3 months; no size limit for $5 for 6 months, tax included |
| How long a link lives | Lensdrop6 months, extendable on purpose | Photonesto3, 6 or 12 months, chosen and paid up front; archived for a year after, $5 to restore |
| Free tier | LensdropOne free gallery up to 2GB, no card | Photonesto14-day free trial of the whole product |
| What clients need | LensdropOne PIN-protected link with photos and videos together, no signups | PhotonestoPassword-protected gallery link |
| Commission on your sales | Lensdrop0%. There is no store to take it from | Photonesto0%, store sales go to you |
Prices and plans change. Verify on Photonesto's pricing page and Lensdrop's before deciding.
When Photonesto is the right choice.
If price per gallery is what decides it, Photonesto is cheaper: a gallery with no size limit costs $5 for six months, and its proofing, group sessions and booking calendar come in the same account. It suits a busy photo studio that tops up once and delivers many photo-only galleries.
When Lensdrop is.
If you deliver video alongside the photos, or you would rather pay for each gallery when you share it than keep a balance topped up, Lensdrop puts the whole shoot, photos and videos, in one link for six months, and the first gallery is free up to 2GB with no card.
Run the comparison on a real gallery.
Your first gallery is free. No credit card, no client signups, nothing to cancel.