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Lensdrop vs Pic-Time: how they compare.
Pic-Time sells storage tiers on a monthly plan, with a free tier that halves after six months. Lensdrop sells storage per gallery, once, and the free gallery stays the size it was.
Side by side.
Pic-Time's figures are from its public pricing page as of September 2026, simplified for comparison.
| Row | Lensdrop | Pic-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | LensdropOne-time per gallery, $2.99 to $19.99 by storage size | Pic-TimeMonthly subscription, $8 to $50 a month, less billed annually |
| Free tier | Lensdrop1 gallery at 5GB, no card | Pic-Time10GB, dropping to 3GB after six months |
| Cheapest paid step | LensdropOne 5GB gallery at $2.99 | Pic-Time$8 a month, or $7 billed annually, for 20GB |
| What you pay for | LensdropStorage for one shoot, bought when you share it | Pic-TimeA storage shelf big enough for your busiest week, rented all year |
| Cost of a quiet month | LensdropZero. No gallery, no charge | Pic-TimeFull subscription price |
| Commission on your sales | Lensdrop0%. There is no store to take it from | Pic-TimeApplies to payments Pic-Time collects; waived for self-collected payments on higher plans |
| What clients need | LensdropOne PIN-protected link, no signups, any device | Pic-TimeGallery site, client accounts optional |
| Proofing | LensdropWatermarked previews and clean downloads as independent switches | Pic-TimeProofing and selection tools, by plan |
Prices and plans change. Verify on Pic-Time's pricing page and Lensdrop's before deciding.
When Pic-Time is the right choice.
Pic-Time's store, marketing automations and selection tools are deep, and if you run print sales and upsells through your galleries the plan pays for itself. A busy studio on the unlimited tier gets a low cost per gallery.
When Lensdrop is.
If you keep hitting a storage ceiling in wedding season and paying for an empty shelf in February, per-gallery pricing removes both. Each shoot buys its own storage and nothing carries over to bill you later.
Run the comparison on a real gallery.
Your first gallery is free. No credit card, no client signups, nothing to cancel.