Comparison · 2026
Showpiece vs CloudSpot
Client galleries with a mobile-first workflow and growing studio tools.
CloudSpot does galleries well and has been steadily adding business features (invoices, contracts) on its upper tiers. The gaps show at the edges of the workflow: scheduling depth, CRM/automations, and the portfolio side — and the features you'd actually run a studio on cluster in the higher-priced plans.
| Feature | CloudSpot | Showpiece |
|---|---|---|
| Client galleries & proofing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full-res delivery, passwords, expiry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contracts & invoices | Upper tiers | ✓ |
| Booking & scheduling with calendar sync | Limited | ✓ |
| Client CRM, pipeline & automations | — | ✓ |
| Questionnaires & onboarding packets | — | ✓ |
| Print store | ✓ | Yes — your lab, or auto via Prodigi |
| Paid downloads (watermarked until purchased) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Portfolio site + custom domain | Limited | ✓ |
| RAW / backup archive | — | 1 TB on Studio |
| Second-shooter album guests | — | ✓ |
| One subscription for everything | Depends on tier | ✓ |
Where CloudSpot wins
- · A genuinely good native mobile app for managing galleries on the go.
- · Slick client download experience with per-photo social sharing.
Pricing, honestly
Free tier with limited storage; paid tiers by storage with the studio features (contracts, invoices) concentrated in the mid/upper plans, roughly $10–45/mo (as of July 2026 — check current pricing).
Showpiece: Free (5 GB) · Pro $14/mo · Studio $32/mo — founding prices, locked for life. 0% platform fees on every plan — clients pay you directly.
The verdict
CloudSpot is a solid gallery tool moving toward the business side. Showpiece starts from the whole business — galleries, booking, contracts, payments, portfolio — in one flat plan, without saving the essentials for the top tier.
Switching takes an afternoon
Galleries import folder-by-folder, clients import from a CSV, and your data exports back out anytime. No lock-in, in either direction.
Competitor details reflect public information as of July 2026 and may change — always check their current pricing. CloudSpot is a trademark of its owner; no affiliation.