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Handover.photo vs PhotoGlacier
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.
Free plan Web
Choose Handover.photo if your photo service needs client proofing, payment and delivery together, with monthly plans and no setup fee. Look elsewhere if you need custom gallery branding on a plan below Studio or need to accept files larger than 50 MB each.
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Free plan Web
PhotoGlacier combines client galleries with selection tools and review boards. The Free plan has storage and gallery limits; higher plans add more storage and features such as custom domains and team seats.
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| Handover.photo | PhotoGlacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: €9 a month | Starter: €8 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | handover.photo | photoglacier.com |
| On photo proofing software | #11 of 26 | #15 of 26 |
Handover.photo: what it does well
- Clients can select images, mark favourites and leave image-specific correction notes.
- Payment buttons support bank transfer, PayPal and Bitcoin.
- Download links are signed and expire.
- The maker says files are stored on European servers.
- Correction rounds have no stated limit.
What to know first
- Free allows one active project and 2 GB of storage.
- Uploads are limited to 50 MB per file.
- Custom gallery logo and colors require the €12/month Studio plan.
- Free and Pro galleries use the Handover.photo layout.
PhotoGlacier: what it does well
- Clients can select, like, or reject photos.
- Review boards include annotations, comments, and approval status.
- Every plan includes two-factor authentication.
- Free plan offers 5 GB and up to three published galleries.
What to know first
- Free limits each gallery to one video.
- Free galleries display the PhotoGlacier mark.
- Paid prices exclude VAT.
- Content beyond Free storage may be deleted after prolonged inactivity.
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