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Folio vs Watermark Soft
Both stand on photo watermarking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Folio combines portfolio publishing, gallery controls and client delivery, with a free option for non-commercial use. Photographers planning regular delivery to paying clients need a paid plan and should note the automatic subscription start after the 14-day trial.
Visit Folio Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Watermark Soft combines batch editing and watermark controls across photo and video formats, with free access and a no-card trial. Check the web upload limit and the listed paid prices when choosing how to use it.
Visit Watermark SoftThe facts
| Folio | Watermark Soft | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Lite: $9.90 a month | Annual: $48 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | folio.photo | watermarksoft.com |
| On photo watermarking software | #10 of 33 | #14 of 33 |
Folio: what it does well
- Clients can access galleries without an account or app.
- Gallery links can be password-protected and given expiry dates.
- Proof galleries can become final deliveries without changing links.
- Free includes unlimited galleries and 10 GB storage.
- Paid plans include a 14-day trial.
What to know first
- Free plan cannot be used for ongoing commercial client delivery.
- Over-quota uploads pause.
- Galleries go offline if quota is not restored within 30 days.
- Paid subscriptions start automatically after the trial unless canceled.
Watermark Soft: what it does well
- Batch watermarks can be applied to hundreds of files
- Supports text and logo/image marks
- More than 500 fonts and reusable templates
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile
- Server-side processed content is deleted within one hour
What to know first
- Web uploads are limited to 500 MB per file
- No free-trial duration is stated
- Monthly plan costs $7 a month
- Annual plan costs $48 a year
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