The short answer
Choose GalleryLink if your photos already end up in Google Drive and you want a fast, branded client gallery without a second upload or a storage tier. Choose Zenfolio if you want one hosted platform that is also your website and sells prints and downloads, and you're happy to keep your library there.
Feature comparison
| Feature | GalleryLink | Zenfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Delivers from your Google Drive (no re-upload) | ✓ | — |
| Direct upload / hosted galleries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Storage | Drive: your own · Hosted: 10 GB Pro, 250 GB Studio | 15 GB Basic · 150 GB Professional · unlimited JPEG on Advanced |
| Live sync with your Drive folder | ✓ | — |
| Password protection | Yes (Pro) | ✓ |
| Client favorites / proofing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Watermarks | Yes (Studio) | 1 on Basic/Professional, 3 on Advanced |
| Video | ✓ | HD on Basic/Professional, 4K on Advanced |
| Custom domain | Yes (Pro) | ✓ |
| Studio page / website | yourname.gallerylink.live studio page | Full website builder |
| Sell prints and downloads | — | Professional and Advanced (7% commerce fee + payment fees) |
| Guest photo wall + live venue slideshow | Yes (Pro) | — |
| Free plan | Build 1 gallery free; share it with Pro or $10 once | Free trial, no card needed |
| Paid pricing | Pro $5/mo or $50/yr · Studio $15/mo (250 GB hosted) | $7–$20/mo billed yearly, $9–$40/mo billed monthly |
Where GalleryLink stands out
- • No re-uploading. Deliver from the Drive folder you already export to, with no second copy and no upload wait.
- • Lower, flat price. Unlimited Drive-linked galleries for $50 a year, against Zenfolio's $84 to $240 a year on annual billing.
- • Always in sync. Add a late edit to the folder and the gallery shows it within a minute.
- • Event extras. A guest photo wall and a live venue slideshow come with Pro.
Where Zenfolio may suit you
- • Selling. Zenfolio's Professional and Advanced plans sell prints and digital downloads; GalleryLink doesn't sell.
- • One platform. A full website builder, hosting and galleries in one place, with unlimited JPEG storage on Advanced.
FAQ
Is GalleryLink a good Zenfolio alternative?
Yes, if what you need is a beautiful way to deliver photos to clients. GalleryLink delivers from your Google Drive or hosts uploads, at a flat $5 a month. If you rely on selling prints and downloads through your galleries, Zenfolio does that and GalleryLink doesn't.
How do the prices compare?
Zenfolio's plans are $7, $11.50 and $20 a month billed yearly ($9, $23 and $40 billed monthly), tiered by storage and features. GalleryLink Pro is $5 a month or $50 a year for unlimited Drive-linked galleries plus 10 GB hosted; Studio is $15 a month with 250 GB.
Can I keep my Zenfolio website and use GalleryLink for delivery?
Yes. Many photographers keep their website where it is and use GalleryLink only for the client gallery link. Link to it from your site, or put it on your own domain with Pro.
See GalleryLink for yourself
Paste a Google Drive folder link and share a beautiful gallery — free to start, no credit card.
Start freeCreate a galleryDisclosure: GalleryLink is our own product. Zenfolio details are based on zenfolio.com/plans (plans and prices as published 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 Zenfolio fairly; tell us if anything is out of date and we’ll correct it.