Candid product comparison
Fotarie vs Picstack
Fotarie connects inquiry capture, booking paperwork, invoice delivery, and client galleries in a focused workflow, alongside a free website and more storage on the free plan. Picstack stays focused on fast gallery delivery, live activity tracking, guest selfie search, and EU-based GDPR hosting.[2][1]
Public USD list prices and features reviewed August 21, 2026.
The short answer
Fotarie adds Studio workflows, a free website, video, and richer proofing controls to gallery delivery. Picstack emphasizes gallery speed, guest selfie search, and EU-hosted privacy.[2]
Choose Fotarie if…
You want inquiries, booking paperwork, invoice delivery, proofing, and private galleries in one focused workflow.
You want 5 GB and unlimited galleries on a free plan, or paid gallery plans with video and named selections.
A simple free photography website on a Fotarie address is enough for now.
Choose Picstack if…
Pricing and capacity
Price and storage at a glance
Fotarie lists public prices in USD and Picstack lists public prices in EUR. At comparable paid tiers, Fotarie includes more storage on entry and reaches 1 TB on its top plan, while Picstack’s published Professional tier lists 250 GB.[1]
Public list prices in the currency shown for each plan. Savings compare annual prices shown as monthly equivalents; month-to-month prices appear in each row.
Fotarie
Basic
- Annual price
- US$5/moper month, billed annually
- Storage
- 20 GB
- Month-to-month
- US$6/mo
Picstack
Hobby
- Annual price
- €5/moper month, billed annually
- Storage
- 5 GB
- Month-to-month
- €6/mo
Similar capacity · Fotarie lists less storage[1]
Fotarie
Plus
- Annual price
- US$12/moper month, billed annually
- Storage
- 200 GB
- Month-to-month
- US$14/mo
Picstack
Professional
- Annual price
- €10/moper month, billed annually
- Storage
- 250 GBListed top tier · no direct Plus/Pro match
- Month-to-month
- €12/mo
Fotarie lists 1 TB · Picstack lists 250 GB[1]
Fotarie
Pro
- Annual price
- US$20/moper month, billed annually
- Storage
- 1 TB
- Month-to-month
- US$25/mo
Picstack’s free plan includes 1 GB and up to 5 galleries; Fotarie Free includes 5 GB with unlimited galleries. Picstack prices are shown in EUR and Fotarie prices in USD; no exchange rate is applied here. Picstack also advertises expandable storage on Professional and a 32-day Professional trial for new accounts.[1][3]
These are price and storage snapshots, not like-for-like feature bundles. See the feature comparison below.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Comparison of documented product features.
| Feature | Fotarie | Picstack |
|---|---|---|
| Gallery delivery and proofing | Private galleries, password protection, watermarking, download-PIN and download controls, proofing with favorites and named selections (selected-photo ZIPs, CSV and filename export), activity history, individual and full-gallery downloads, and video. | Branded galleries with password protection, subgalleries, full-resolution downloads, live view and download tracking, and guest selfie search that runs on-device in the guest’s browser. JPEG, JPG, and PNG uploads are supported. [2][3] |
| Website and domain | One free website with up to 15 pages and portfolios and 100 photos. A Fotarie web address is included; custom domains are not currently supported. | Not offered as a separate website builder. Galleries use a branded subdomain such as your-name.app.picstack.com. [3][2] |
| Store and print fulfillment | Not offered: no online store or print fulfillment. | Not offered as an integrated gallery store. Picstack states it does not charge commission on photo downloads or sales. [1][2] |
| Automation, marketing, and support | Not offered: no sales automations or email marketing. Support is by email. | Gallery activity notifications and priority email support on Professional. Picstack advertises human support without chatbot deflection. [1][2] |
| Business management | Inquiry capture creates contacts and jobs; sessions are scheduled manually; booking packets combine quotes, contracts, and questionnaires; accepted quotes become scheduled invoices delivered by email or a secure link, with a downloadable PDF. Fotarie does not collect or track online payments or provide public availability booking or accounting. | Not offered: Picstack positions itself as a focused gallery-delivery product rather than an all-in-one studio suite. [2] |
| Mobile, integrations, blog, and domains | Not offered: no mobile app, public integrations or API, blog, or custom-domain support. | Responsive mobile galleries and a customizable branded gallery subdomain are included. Mobile apps, blogs, and public API capabilities are not compared here. [3][2] |
Where Fotarie extends beyond gallery delivery
Fotarie connects inquiry capture and contacts to jobs, manual session scheduling, booking packets, and accepted-quote invoice delivery before the gallery is ready.
At delivery, named favorite lists, download PINs, watermarking, selected-photo ZIPs, filename copy, CSV export, activity history, and video bring client choices back to the photographer.
Fotarie also includes a separate free website with up to 15 pages and portfolios, while Picstack focuses on branded gallery subdomains rather than a full site builder.
When Fotarie is not the right choice
Choose for the workflow you actually need. Picstack is likely the better fit when any of these are requirements:
EU-only hosting and GDPR positioning without cross-border transfers are essential selection criteria.[2]
Guest selfie search for weddings and events is a primary way clients find their photos.[2][1]
You want the simplest possible gallery-only stack and do not need Studio tools, video, or a website builder.[2]
You prefer Picstack’s EUR pricing and branded gallery subdomain over Fotarie’s USD plans and separate website product.[1][3]
No online store or print fulfillment. No sales automations or email marketing. Booking packets, contracts, questionnaires, and invoice delivery are included, but Fotarie does not collect or track online payments and does not provide public availability booking or accounting. No mobile app, public integrations or API, blog, or custom-domain support.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fotarie include Picstack-style guest selfie search?
Not currently. Picstack offers on-device guest selfie search for event galleries. Fotarie focuses on password protection, download controls, named favorites, activity history, and selection handoff instead.[2]
Where is each service hosted?
Picstack is based in Germany and states that its application servers run in Europe under GDPR-compliant standards. Fotarie uses service providers that may store or process information in Canada, the United States, or other countries where they operate.[2]
Methodology and sources
We compared public USD list prices and features described in the official sources below. We did not count promotional savings. Fotarie details come from its current publicly listed plans.
Prices and features can change. This comparison was reviewed on August 21, 2026 using the official sources below; verify current details with each provider before choosing.
- Picstack pricing and plan features
- Picstack product overview and positioning
- Picstack frequently asked questions
Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Fotarie is not affiliated with or endorsed by Picstack.
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