Galerly vs CloudSpot
Both platforms deliver client galleries. CloudSpot is built for simple, budget-friendly, mobile-first delivery with in-person sales (IPS) tools and a print store baked in. Galerly puts invoicing, contracts and quotes on every plan including Free, 3 each on Free and unlimited on paid, adds AI culling on Pro and Business, and supports Swiss QR-bill and EU VAT that CloudSpot does not offer.
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Feature comparison
Based on publicly published feature and pricing pages for both platforms as of July 2026. Verify current details at cloudspot.io.
| Feature | CloudSpot | Galerly |
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Client galleries with favorites and downloads | ||
Mobile-first gallery delivery | ||
In-person sales (IPS) tools and print store Galerly focuses on digital delivery. No print store. | ||
Free plan without branding or sales commission CloudSpot's Free plan carries CloudSpot branding and a commission on store sales, verify at cloudspot.io. Galerly's Free plan has no branding but takes 15% of client payments made through Stripe, invoices, booking deposits and store sales, and 0% on paid plans. Bank transfer is never charged. | ||
Invoicing included in plan Not published as a distinct feature by CloudSpot, verify at cloudspot.io | ||
Contracts with e-signatures Not published as a distinct feature by CloudSpot, verify at cloudspot.io | ||
Client quotes Not published as a distinct feature by CloudSpot, verify at cloudspot.io | ||
AI photo culling (built-in) Not part of CloudSpot's published feature set as of July 2026, verify at cloudspot.io | ||
Swiss QR-bill invoicing | ||
EU VAT / MwSt / TVA calculation | ||
Portfolio website with custom domain CloudSpot offers a basic portfolio surface, custom domain support varies by plan, verify at cloudspot.io | ||
Multi-currency invoicing (USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, CAD, AUD) |
Legend: green check = included in base or entry plan, orange dash = available at a higher-priced tier or with a caveat, X = not published as a feature.
Pricing at a glance
CloudSpot has a Free plan, which carries CloudSpot branding and a commission on store sales. Paid "Full Suite" tiers remove the branding and commission and run roughly $19 to $45 per month depending on tier, based on CloudSpot's publicly published pricing as of July 2026. Verify current prices and tier details at cloudspot.io.
Galerly's Free plan already includes invoicing, quotes, contracts, bookings and store sales. Paid plans buy storage, gallery count, video, AI culling, a custom domain and advanced analytics. Starter is $9/month, Pro $29/month, Business $79/month. The fee on client payments taken through Stripe is 115% on Free and 0% on every paid plan, worked out before shipping and tax. Bank transfer is never charged.
CloudSpot
Source: cloudspot.io/pricing, verify current rates as of July 2026.
Galerly
Source: galerly.com/pricing
Strengths and trade-offs
CloudSpot
Strengths
- Simple, budget-friendly pricing for photographers starting out
- Mobile-first gallery delivery built for how clients actually view photos today
- In-person sales (IPS) tools and an integrated print store
- Free plan available to try the platform before paying
Trade-offs
- Free plan carries CloudSpot branding and a commission on store sales, verify at cloudspot.io
- No published invoicing, contracts, or quotes features
- No published AI photo culling feature
- No Swiss QR-bill or EU VAT invoicing
Galerly
Strengths
- Invoicing, contracts, and quotes on every plan, including Free (3 each on Free, unlimited on paid)
- Swiss QR-bill and EU VAT / MwSt / TVA / IVA invoicing built-in
- AI photo culling engine (9 dimensions, up to 10,000 photos per pass) on Pro and Business
- 0% on client payments on paid plans, 115% on Free
- Galleries, AI culling, invoicing, contracts, and portfolio under one login
Trade-offs
- No built-in print store or IPS tools, Galerly focuses on digital delivery
- Newer platform, smaller existing user community than CloudSpot
- Free plan limited to 3 galleries and 3GB storage
Which platform fits your workflow?
Consider CloudSpot if:
- --You want simple, budget-friendly gallery delivery and don't need invoicing or contracts bundled in
- --In-person sales (IPS) and a print store are central to how you sell to clients
- --You don't need Swiss QR-bill or EU VAT invoicing, or you already use a separate accounting tool
Consider Galerly if:
- You want invoicing, contracts, and quotes on every plan including Free, 3 each on Free and unlimited on paid, not a separate tool
- You photograph clients in Switzerland or the EU and need compliant invoicing (QR-bill, MwSt, TVA)
- You want AI photo culling bundled with your delivery platform instead of a separate tool
- Your income is primarily digital delivery and services, not in-person or lab-fulfilled print sales
AI culling: what each platform offers
CloudSpot's published feature set (as of July 2026) does not include a built-in AI photo culling tool. Photographers on CloudSpot who want automated culling typically pair it with a separate tool. Verify CloudSpot's current feature list at cloudspot.io.
Galerly's AI culling engine (galerly-cull) runs a 9-dimension score on every photo, sharpness, exposure, composition, color, dynamic range, face quality, eye sharpness, blink detection, and aesthetics. It handles burst detection, side-by-side compare overlays, and per-shoot-type weighting. The engine is browser-based, no desktop install required, and handles up to 10,000 photos per pass. It is included in Pro ($29/month) and Business ($79/month) plans.
The meaningful difference: Galerly's culling result lives in the same gallery you deliver to clients. There is no export step or separate subscription for a culling tool.
Invoicing for Swiss and EU photographers
CloudSpot's invoicing and contract tools do not include Swiss QR-bill generation or EU VAT (MwSt / TVA / IVA) calculation, based on its publicly published feature set. Photographers in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands who use CloudSpot for galleries typically pair it with a separate accounting tool for compliant local invoices. Verify CloudSpot's current invoicing features at cloudspot.io.
Galerly's invoicing includes Swiss QR-bill (Zahlteil) generation, MwSt / TVA / IVA rate application, and invoicing in USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, CAD, or AUD. These are built into every plan, including Free, without a third-party integration.
Frequently asked questions
Does Galerly include invoicing in its base subscription?
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Yes, on every plan including Free, 3 each on Free and unlimited on paid. Invoicing, quotes and contracts are part of the product, not a module or a higher tier. Paid plans buy storage, gallery count, video, AI culling and a custom domain, and they drop the fee on client payments from 15% to 0%.
Does CloudSpot include invoicing or EU VAT calculation?
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CloudSpot's published feature set is centered on client galleries, mobile delivery, and in-person sales (IPS), not invoicing. It does not publish Swiss QR-bill generation or EU VAT / MwSt / TVA calculation as features, verify at cloudspot.io as of July 2026.
Does Galerly have a print store like CloudSpot?
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CloudSpot has an integrated print store built for in-person sales workflows. Galerly currently focuses on digital delivery, client proofing, AI culling, and invoicing, and does not have a print store. If lab-fulfilled print sales or IPS are central to your business, CloudSpot has a more developed offering there.
Does Galerly offer AI photo culling?
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Yes. AI culling is included on Pro ($29/month) and Business ($79/month) plans. The engine scores each photo across 9 dimensions, sharpness, exposure, composition, color, dynamic range, face quality, eye sharpness, blink detection, and aesthetics, and handles up to 10,000 photos per pass. No separate app or desktop install is required.
Which platform should I choose if I photograph clients in Switzerland or the EU?
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Galerly includes localized invoicing features for Swiss and EU photographers: Swiss QR-bill generation, MwSt / TVA / IVA tax calculation, and multi-currency support (USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, CAD, AUD). CloudSpot's published feature set does not include Swiss QR-bill generation or EU VAT calculation, verify at cloudspot.io. If your clients expect a compliant local invoice, Galerly covers that without a third-party tool.
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Pricing
Free, Starter $9, Pro $29, Business $79, full plan comparison.
Galleries, invoicing, and AI culling in one subscription.
No separate modules. No add-on pricing for invoicing. Free plan available, no credit card required.