PhotoPrism suits people who want to organize and search photo and video collections across self-hosted or cloud setups.
- Home
- Design, Video & Audio
- Photo Sharing Software
Best Photo Sharing Software 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Sharing photos can mean opening a gallery to the public or limiting access to people with a private link. Compare those options with download controls and storage limits to understand how each service handles access and keeping images. Community features and mobile app coverage matter depending on who will view or share the photos. EventPics, Picflow, and Piwigo appear among the options here, alongside PixShare and Pic-Time. Check whether the available free plan fits your needs, then weigh paid-from pricing against the storage and sharing features you want. The right mix depends on your audience and how you intend to distribute images.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 PhotoPrism | PhotoPrism suits people who want to organize and search photo and video collections across self-hosted or cloud setups. | 6.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 02 EventPics | EventPics suits people collecting photos and videos at weddings, birthdays, company parties, family celebrations, trips, or festivals. | 6.1 | €4.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Flickr | Flickr suits photographers who want to organize and share images while engaging with other photographers. | 6.1 | $82 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Pic-Time | Pic-Time is intended for photographers and videographers delivering client galleries and developing a brand or business. | 6.1 | $7 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 05 FamilyAlbum | FamilyAlbum suits parents who want to share children’s photos and videos with invited relatives. | 6.0 | $2.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 06 ShootProof Portfolio Website | The portfolio site suits photographers building a business or those who already have one, especially studios without a full website. | 6.0 | $8.33 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Piwigo | Piwigo may suit photographers, clubs, nonprofits, universities, tourism organizations, companies, and public-sector organizations managing image or video libraries. | 5.9 | €32 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 08 SlickPic | SlickPic suits photographers who want portfolio sites and galleries with configurable access and client proofing. | 5.9 | $16.95 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 09 PixShare | PixShare suits people and organizations that want to share or present photo and video collections, including photographers, businesses, families, schools, and event… | 5.8 | €4.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 10 SmugMug | SmugMug suits photographers who want to store and share images, or sell prints and downloads. | 5.8 | $20 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
EventPics
EventPics suits people collecting photos and videos at weddings, birthdays, company parties, family celebrations, trips, or festivals.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3Flickr
Flickr suits photographers who want to organize and share images while engaging with other photographers.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3Pic-Time
Pic-Time is intended for photographers and videographers delivering client galleries and developing a brand or business.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2FamilyAlbum
FamilyAlbum suits parents who want to share children’s photos and videos with invited relatives.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWebThe portfolio site suits photographers building a business or those who already have one, especially studios without a full website.
Piwigo may suit photographers, clubs, nonprofits, universities, tourism organizations, companies, and public-sector organizations managing image or video libraries.
SlickPic suits photographers who want portfolio sites and galleries with configurable access and client proofing.
PixShare suits people and organizations that want to share or present photo and video collections, including photographers, businesses, families, schools, and event…
SmugMug suits photographers who want to store and share images, or sell prints and downloads.
CloudSpot may suit photographers who want to share client galleries, sell prints or digital files, and manage client work in one service.
Picflow suits people sharing image or video galleries who need feedback, review, or approval workflows.
Pixieset Website is suited to photographers who want to build a portfolio or blog alongside their website.
Zenfolio suits photographers who want a website and client galleries alongside tools for proofing and selling work.
LibrePhotos suits people who want to manage a searchable photo library on their own infrastructure, including users who want mobile offline browsing or camera-roll…
23snaps fits families with young children seeking a private, ad-free place to share milestones and media.
It suits photographers who want galleries, private sharing, licensing, contests, or portfolio tools.
It suits families and friend groups wanting invited-only albums, conversation, and shared videos away from public social feeds.