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Lensdrop vs Picdrop: how they compare.
Picdrop is a German delivery and proofing tool with strong selection features, sold as monthly storage plans in euros, net of VAT. Lensdrop is delivery with proofing switches, paid once per gallery.
Side by side.
Picdrop's figures are from its public pricing page as of September 2026, simplified for comparison.
| Row | Lensdrop | Picdrop |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | LensdropOne-time per gallery, $2.99 to $19.99 by storage size | PicdropMonthly subscription, 17.99 to 119.99 euros net, less billed annually |
| Free tier | Lensdrop1 gallery at 5GB, no card | Picdrop1GB, 3 galleries |
| Cheapest paid step | LensdropOne 5GB gallery at $2.99 | PicdropPro at 14.99 euros a month billed annually, about 180 euros a year |
| What you pay for | LensdropStorage for one shoot, bought when you share it | Picdrop500GB of storage whether you fill it or not |
| Cost of a quiet month | LensdropZero. No gallery, no charge | PicdropFull subscription price |
| Commission on your sales | Lensdrop0%. There is no store to take it from | PicdropNo store |
| Proofing | LensdropWatermarked previews and clean downloads as independent switches | PicdropComments, colour markers, votes, scribbles, Lightroom and Capture One export |
| What clients need | LensdropOne PIN-protected link, no signups, any device | PicdropGallery link, client accounts optional |
Prices and plans change. Verify on Picdrop's pricing page and Lensdrop's before deciding.
When Picdrop is the right choice.
If your work is commercial or editorial and the client marks up selects in rounds, Picdrop's proofing depth is the product, and a busy studio fills 500GB.
When Lensdrop is.
If your proofing is a watermark on, a watermark off, and a download switch, you do not need a 500GB plan to get it. Lensdrop's two switches cover that at a per-gallery price with no VAT surprise.
Run the comparison on a real gallery.
Your first gallery is free. No credit card, no client signups, nothing to cancel.