Side by side

CloudSpot vs Pelli

Both stand on photo proofing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CloudSpot

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

CloudSpot brings galleries, print sales, and studio management tools together for photographers. Check the gallery limits on the free plan, and note that invoicing and online payments are US-only.

Visit CloudSpot

Pelli combines client-facing gallery tools with business administration and optional AI features. Compare the listed gallery, storage and video allowances with your needs, and note that booking is reserved for Ultra.

Visit Pelli

The facts

	CloudSpot	Pelli
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone, Web	API, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Entry: $3 a month	Lite: €5 a month
Plans published	5	7
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cloudspot.io	pelli.io
On photo proofing software	#2 of 26	#6 of 26

CloudSpot: what it does well

Clients can mark favorites and purchase prints or digital files.
Print Store supports album and card design.
Studio Manager includes contracts and scheduling.
Free plan provides 5 GB and up to three galleries.
Web interface works in desktop and mobile browsers.

What to know first

Free downloads are capped at 2048px.
Gallery phone shortcuts cannot show images offline.
Invoicing and online payments are US-only.
Invoices have a stated 2.5% per-transaction fee.

Pelli: what it does well

Free plan includes 3 galleries and 1 GB storage.
Supports proofing, favorites, comments and watermarking.
Includes quotes, invoices, contracts and payment tracking.
AI tools include a quote-writing copilot and website chatbot.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to 3 galleries and 1 GB storage.
Online booking is only listed with Ultra.
Booking requests do not include deposit payment.

Alternatives to CloudSpot Alternatives to Pelli The whole list