Comprehensive guide to all prices and payment options at Photonesto. Learn exactly how much each service costs and how the billing system works for photographers.
Pricing Basics
Photonesto offers a flexible pricing model that lets you tailor costs to your needs. You only pay for what you actually use.
Key Pricing Principles
All prices include taxes (gross pricing)
Billing currency: USD (US Dollar)
Prepaid model - you top up your account, services are automatically deducted
Flexible publication periods - you choose how long a gallery stays active
Note: Photonesto works on a pay-as-you-go basis - you only pay for active galleries and sessions. If you don't publish anything, you don't incur any costs (except for an optional booking system subscription).
**Note**: Photonesto works on a pay-as-you-go basis - you only pay for active galleries and sessions. If you don't publish anything, you don't incur any costs (except for an optional booking system subscription).
Photo Galleries
Photo galleries are the most popular publication type in Photonesto. They are used to share finished photos with clients - perfect for wedding reportages, events, outdoor sessions and other projects.
How Gallery Pricing Works
The price of a gallery depends on two factors:
Gallery size - determined by the total data size (in GB)
Publication period - how long the gallery will be available online (3, 6 or 12 months)
Gallery Sizes
| Size | Data Limit | Approximate Photo Count* |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Up to 1 GB | ~150-250 photos |
| Medium | Up to 3 GB | ~450-750 photos |
| Large | No limit | Unlimited |
Photo Gallery Pricing
| Size | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 1 GB) | $3.00 | $3.50 | $4.50 |
| Medium (up to 3 GB) | $4.00 | $4.50 | $6.50 |
| Large (no limit) | $4.50 | $5.00 | $8.00 |
Proofing Sessions
Proofing sessions are a special gallery type where the client can select a certain number of photos from a package. Perfect for family, newborn, business sessions - anywhere the client has the right to choose photos.
How Proofing Session Pricing Works
The price of a proofing session depends on:
Session size - determined by the number of photos in the gallery
Availability period - how long the client has to select photos (3, 6 or 12 months)
Proofing Session Pricing
| Size | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (up to 50 photos) | $2.00 | $2.50 | $3.00 |
| Medium (up to 300 photos) | $2.50 | $3.50 | $4.00 |
| Large (no limit) | $3.50 | $4.00 | $5.00 |
Group Sessions
Group sessions are a special feature where multiple people can browse, select and order photos from the same session. Perfect for communion, school, kindergarten or corporate sessions.
How Group Session Pricing Works
Group sessions have a flat price regardless of publication period. The only factor affecting price is the number of photos in the session.
Group Session Pricing
| Size | Price (flat) |
|---|---|
| Small (up to 200 photos) | $3.50 |
| Medium (up to 600 photos) | $4.50 |
| Large (no limit) | $6.00 |
Booking System
The booking system is a separate feature that allows clients to book photo session appointments directly through your website. It is the only service in Photonesto billed as an annual subscription.
Booking System Plans
| Plan | Annual Price | Monthly Price | Number of Session Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 1 session type |
| Basic | $60 | $5 | 3 session types |
| Unlimited | $96 | $8 | Unlimited |
Features Included in All Plans
Dedicated booking page - professional page with your branding
Availability calendar - clients see available slots in real time
Automatic emails - notifications for you and clients about new bookings
Email templates - customizable notification templates
24/7 technical support - help all year round
Differences Between Plans
| Feature | Free | Basic | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of session types | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Booking page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic emails | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom email templates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Unlimited Package
The unlimited package is a special "all-in-one" offer that gives you access to all Photonesto services without limits for an entire year.
What the Unlimited Package Includes
| Service | Annual Price |
|---|---|
| All Photonesto services | $504 |
The Unlimited Package Covers
Unlimited photo galleries - any number of galleries, any size, all year long
Unlimited proofing sessions - no limits on number of sessions and photos
Unlimited group sessions - publish as many group sessions as you need
Booking system - Unlimited plan - unlimited number of session types
No additional fees - publish what you want, when you want, without extra charges
Who Is the Unlimited Package For?
The unlimited package is cost-effective for photographers who:
Publish more than 50-60 galleries per year
Run an intensive business throughout the season
Want predictable costs without counting every gallery
Offer many session types and need full functionality
Want maximum flexibility without restrictions
Tip: Calculate your costs from the previous year. If they exceed $504, the unlimited package will save you money. Plus, you'll gain complete freedom without thinking about the cost of every publication.
Additional Fees
Beyond standard publication prices, Photonesto charges additional fees in certain situations.
Restoring an Archived Gallery
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Restoring an archived gallery | $5.00 |
When a gallery's publication period ends, it is automatically archived for one year. If you want to make it available to the client again, you can restore it for a fee of $5.00 (regardless of gallery size).
Note: Archiving does not mean deletion of the gallery. All photos and data are safely stored in the archive for one year. You can restore them at any time. After restoring a gallery, you need to republish it by selecting a new availability period.
No Other Hidden Fees
Photonesto does not charge:
Account creation fees - registration is completely free
Data transfer fees - you don't pay for clients downloading photos
Sales commissions - 100% of revenue from product sales goes to you
Support fees - technical help is always free
Free Trial
Every new photographer registering with Photonesto receives 14 days of free access to all platform features without any restrictions.
What the Trial Includes
Full access to all features - galleries, proofing sessions, group sessions, booking system
No publication limits - publish as many galleries as you want for 14 days
No credit card required - you don't need to provide card details at registration
No commitments - you can cancel at any time
Full support - technical help throughout the trial period
Note: After the trial ends, all published galleries remain active until the end of the publication period you chose. You don't lose access to your data - you just need to top up your account to publish new services.
How to Start the Trial
Sign up at photonesto.com
Confirm your email address
Log into the admin panel
Start publishing right away - the trial starts automatically
Tip: Use the trial period to test all features. Publish a test gallery, a proofing session, set up the booking system. Check how everything works before you start using the platform daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I top up my account?
Top up your account before publishing your first gallery or when your balance is too low for the next publication. The system will notify you if your balance is insufficient.
What happens if I run out of balance?
You won't be able to publish new galleries or sessions, but all already published services will continue working normally until the end of the period you chose. Simply top up your account to continue publishing.
How do I choose the publication period for a gallery?
You choose the publication period when publishing the gallery. You can select 3, 6 or 12 months. Longer periods are more cost-effective on a per-month basis.
Can I extend the publication period of a gallery?
Yes, you can extend the publication period of an active gallery at any time. Select the gallery, click "Extend publication" and choose an additional period.
What happens after the publication period ends?
The gallery is automatically archived for 1 year. It won't be visible to clients, but all data and photos are preserved. You can restore it at any time for a fee of $5.00.
Can prices change?
Photonesto reserves the right to change pricing. Price changes are always communicated in advance (minimum 30 days). Already published galleries are not subject to price changes - you only pay the amount set at the time of publication.
Can the unlimited package be purchased for a shorter period?
No, the unlimited package is only available as an annual plan. There is no option to purchase it monthly or quarterly.
Do prices include taxes?
Yes, all prices listed are gross prices (taxes included). The price you see is the final amount you pay.
What payment methods are available?
Photonesto accepts credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard), bank transfers and PayPal. Payments are processed through a secure payment gateway.
Summary
Photonesto pricing has been designed with flexibility and cost predictability in mind:
Pay-as-you-go model - you only pay for what you publish
Transparent pricing - all prices are public, no hidden fees
Flexible periods - you choose how long a gallery stays active
Unlimited option - for photographers with intensive workloads
Free trial - 14 days to test everything
Final tip: Start with the free trial. Test all features, publish a few galleries, see how the system works. Then decide whether to pay per service or choose the unlimited package. Photonesto gives you complete freedom of choice.