Ferchr vs a shared Google Drive or Dropbox folder for event photos
Short answer: A shared folder gives everyone every photo and makes each guest search for themselves. Ferchr gives each guest only the photos they’re in, keeps the rest private, credits the photographer and can take payments.
Side by side
a shared Drive or Dropbox folderFerchr
Who sees each photoAnyone with the linkOnly the people in it
Finding your photosBrowse every fileOne selfie
Mobile experienceFile browserPhoto-first app and web
Selling photosNot built inPer photo or bundle, mobile money and cards
New photo alertsNoYes, to the people in them
Privacy controls for guestsNoneBlur me, keep private, delete face data
Which to use when
- Use a shared folder to hand the full set to the client.
- Use Ferchr so every guest gets their own photos.
Questions
Can I use both?
Yes. Many photographers send the client the full folder and use Ferchr for guests.