The short answer
Use Dropbox for storing and moving files. Use GalleryLink when you want the client to see a gallery: themes, sections, favourites and full-resolution downloads, with passwords on Pro for $5 a month.
Feature comparison
| Feature | GalleryLink | Dropbox |
|---|---|---|
| What the client sees | A branded photo gallery | A file list or a download page |
| Password-protected links | Yes (Pro, $5/mo) | Standard plan and up ($15/user/mo) |
| Branding | Yes, themes and your name | Transfer branding on Standard and up |
| Client favorites / proofing | ✓ | — |
| Watermarks | Yes (Studio) | Standard plan and up |
| Link that expires | No: Pro galleries stay online | Transfer links expire after 7 days on Basic and Plus |
| Client needs an account | — | Not to view or download a link |
| Studio page / custom domain | Yes (Pro) | — |
| Storage included | Uses your Google Drive, or 10 GB hosted on Pro | 2 GB free · 2 TB on Plus |
Where GalleryLink stands out
- • A gallery, not a folder. Clients browse photos by section on any phone instead of scrolling filenames.
- • Passwords for $5 a month, where Dropbox puts password-protected links on its $15-per-user team plan.
- • Favourites and selections for albums and prints, which Dropbox doesn't do.
- • No 7-day expiry. Pro galleries stay online for as long as you're subscribed.
Where Dropbox may suit you
- • General file storage and sync for everything, not just photos: 2 TB on Plus.
- • Large raw file transfers and video review tools (Replay) for other kinds of work.
FAQ
Is Dropbox good for sending photos to clients?
It's reliable for moving files, but clients get a file list or a download rather than a gallery. Passwords, link expiry and branding need a Standard plan or higher. A client gallery like GalleryLink shows the photos properly and adds favourites and passwords for less.
Do Dropbox links stop working?
Dropbox Transfer links expire after 7 days on Basic and Plus. Shared links can also be paused for 24 hours if they go over the daily bandwidth limit, 20 GB a day on the free plan.
Can I use GalleryLink with photos in Dropbox?
GalleryLink links to Google Drive folders, or you can upload photos directly to a gallery. If your work lives in Dropbox, direct upload is the simplest route.
See GalleryLink for yourself
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Start freeCreate a galleryDisclosure: GalleryLink is our own product. Dropbox details are based on help.dropbox.com/share/banned-links (Dropbox plans and help pages as of October 2026); pricing and features change often — please verify on their site. Pro pricing referenced as $5/mo or $50/yr. We aim to represent Dropbox fairly; tell us if anything is out of date and we’ll correct it.