Frame Focal vs Pic-Time
AI-powered client galleries with built-in store and automated marketing for photographers. Here's how Frame Focal compares — and why photographers are making the switch.
Upload process can be unreliable — failures require manual restart
Gallery loading times can be slow for large sets
Free plan storage drops from 10 GB to 3 GB after 6 months
Higher starting price than some competitors for comparable storage
Heavily wedding-focused — less suited for other photography genres
| Feature | Frame Focal | Pic-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Client Proofing | ||
| Client favorites / selection tool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password-protected galleries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gallery expiration dates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Album proofing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gallery Design & Customization | ||
| Custom watermarks (position, opacity) | ✓ | ✓ |
| White-label / remove branding | Pro+ | Professional+ |
| AI-powered gallery creation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Storage & Delivery | ||
| Global CDN delivery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full-resolution downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video hosting | Pro+ | ✓ |
| Pricing & Plans | ||
| Free plan available | ✓ | ✓ |
| 0% commission on all paid plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Consistent free tier (no storage drop) | ✓ | ✗ |
| E-commerce & Print Sales | ||
| Built-in print store | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automated marketing campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile Experience | ||
| Mobile-responsive galleries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native mobile app | ✗ | ✓ |
| Branding & White-Label | ||
| Custom domain | Studio | Professional+ |
Simple, transparent plans. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
Starting at Free tier, paid from $8/mo
Plans from $8–$50/month. Free plan includes 10 GB (drops to 3 GB after 6 months). Unlimited storage on the $50/month Advanced plan. 30-day free trial.
No photo-count limits, no hidden commissions. You know exactly what you get at every tier.
Set galleries to expire automatically — keep your storage clean without manual cleanup.
Position, style, and opacity controls so your watermarks look intentional, not slapped on.
Your galleries load fast for clients anywhere in the world, not just in North America.
Yes. Download your images from Pic-Time and upload them to Frame Focal. Our uploader handles large batches efficiently.
Frame Focal focuses on reliable gallery delivery and client proofing rather than AI-powered tools. Our priority is fast uploads, clean gallery design, and dependable performance.
Frame Focal's free plan gives you 2 GB that stays 2 GB forever. Pic-Time's free plan starts at 10 GB but drops to 3 GB after 6 months.
Not yet. If print revenue is a core part of your business, Pic-Time may be a better fit. Frame Focal excels at gallery delivery, proofing, and photo protection.
Free plan includes 2 GB storage, 3 galleries, and password protection.
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