SteadyLink vs ShootProof
ShootProof is a photography business platform with client galleries, print sales with no commission, contracts and invoices. SteadyLink focuses on delivery. It gives you client collections with picks and server-side watermarks, plus a permanent link for every file that survives replacements. Choose ShootProof to sell prints, and SteadyLink for straightforward delivery and file hosting in one place.
At a glance
| Feature | SteadyLink | ShootProof |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Files at links that last, with client collections | Galleries and studio tools for photographers |
| Client galleries | Collections with password and expiry | Yes, a core feature |
| Client picks and proofing | Picks with a selection limit | Yes |
| Watermarks | Text or logo, burned in on the server | Yes |
| Print sales | No | Yes, with no commission |
| Replace a retouch, keep the link | Yes, every revision kept | Re-upload into the gallery |
| Hosts non-photo files | Any file type, with its own link | Focused on photos and video |
Pricing
SteadyLink
- Free$0
10 GB storage, 50 GB / month delivery, 1 member
- Personal$9 a month, or $7.50 billed yearly
50 GB storage, 100 GB / month delivery, 1 member
- Pro$39 a month, or $32.50 billed yearly
100 GB storage, 1 TB / month delivery, 5 members
- Business$129 a month, or $107.50 billed yearly
500 GB storage, 3 TB / month delivery, 20 members
ShootProof
- Free$0
3 GB photo storage
- Starter$9.99 a month, or $8.33 billed yearly
20 GB photo and video
- Standard$19.99 a month, or $16.67 billed yearly
100 GB photo and video
- Professional$31.99 a month, or $26.67 billed yearly
1,000 GB photo, 50 GB video
Where ShootProof is the better choice
Print sales
Built-in print and product sales with no commission. SteadyLink doesn't sell prints.
Studio tools
Contracts, invoices and booking alongside your galleries.
Storage for full shoots
Its larger plans hold far more photos than SteadyLink at a similar price.
Where SteadyLink is the better choice
Retouches replace in place
Upload the final edit over the draft. The client's link opens the final, and the draft stays in the history.
Any file type, delivered directly
A price list PDF, an installer, a CSV export and a hero image all get a permanent link that serves the file itself, with revision history behind it.
Watermarks done on the server
Clients never receive the unmarked original, in previews or downloads, until you turn the watermark off.
Links and automation
Every file has an API, webhooks and an S3-compatible endpoint, so galleries fit into your own workflow.
Which one to pick
Pick ShootProof if
- You sell prints and products to clients
- You want contracts and invoices next to your galleries
- You need a lot of storage for full shoots
Pick SteadyLink if
- You want simple client delivery with picks and watermarks
- You also host PDFs, videos and other files with permanent links
- Edits get replaced and the client's link must stay the same
- You want an API and webhooks around your galleries
Questions
Is SteadyLink a ShootProof alternative?
For client delivery and proofing, yes. If you sell prints or want contracts and invoices next to your galleries, ShootProof does more.
Can I update a photo after I've sent the gallery?
Yes. Replace the photo in SteadyLink and the client's link opens the new edit, while the earlier version stays in the history.
Does SteadyLink charge commission?
No. SteadyLink doesn't sell prints, so there's nothing to take a commission on. You pay for your plan.
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