A free Pass Gallery alternative — delivery without the subscription

Pass (Pass Gallery) is built around one job photographers genuinely need: getting finished photos to clients to view and download. Filolio does that same job from the Google Drive or Dropbox folder you already use — unlimited photos, full-resolution downloads, and a password if you want one — without a monthly fee and without re-uploading anything.

Why it costs them

Same job, no upload and no storage meter

Delivery tools that host your photos have to charge for the space and the bandwidth, which is why they run on subscriptions and storage tiers. Filolio leaves your photos where they already are. When a client opens the gallery, the images load straight from your cloud provider's servers — so there's nothing to upload, no storage cap, and no recurring bill for delivery you could send for free.

Side by side

Filolio vs. a subscription delivery platform

Competitor plans and limits change over time — check their current pricing before deciding. The durable difference is structural: they host and charge for your photos, Filolio leaves them in your Drive or Dropbox and stores nothing.

Honest comparison

When Pass is still the better choice

If you want a fully branded client app, built-in sales, or the deeper delivery workflow Pass is known for, it does more than Filolio. Filolio is deliberately narrow: it makes the Google Drive or Dropbox link you already send look like the professional work you delivered, for free. If that's all you need, you don't need a subscription.

FAQ

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Pass Gallery?

Yes. Filolio is free for up to 20 active galleries with unlimited photos, full-resolution downloads, and password protection — all built from a Google Drive or Dropbox folder you already have.

Can clients download their photos at full resolution?

Yes. Clients open the link, enter a password if you set one, and download originals straight from your cloud provider. There's no client app and no account to create.

What's the difference between Filolio and Pass?

Both are about delivering photos to clients, so they're close in purpose. Pass adds its own client apps, sales tools, and hosting on a subscription. Filolio keeps it lean and free: your photos stay in your own Google Drive or Dropbox, and Filolio wraps them in a polished gallery with downloads and a password. If you want a branded client app and built-in sales, Pass does more; if you want a free, client-ready delivery link, Filolio is the lighter path.

Where are my photos stored?

In your own Google Drive or Dropbox. Filolio stores zero photo bytes — images load directly from your provider when a client opens the gallery — so there's no upload step and no storage limit.

Get started

Try it on your own folder

Paste a Google Drive or Dropbox folder link and see the gallery before creating an account. Free for up to 20 galleries, no credit card.