Client photo selection apps for Indonesian photographers: a 2026 comparison
Client photo selection apps (client proofing) let clients pick favorites from an online gallery instead of sending filenames over chat. This page compares six options photographers in Indonesia commonly consider, using each product’s public website.
Written by the PilahFoto team. Prices and features were checked on November 4, 2026 and can change; confirm on each official site before buying.
Side-by-side summary
| App | Photo source | Public pricing | Stands out for | Keep in mind | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PilahFotoOfficial site | The photographer’s Google Drive folder, no re-upload. Optional extra storage. | Trial with 3 projects. Plans from IDR 30,000/month (3 projects) to IDR 399,000/month (75 projects). No photo limit per project. | Client-login galleries, selection limits, selections sent to WhatsApp, a filename list ready to copy into Lightroom, and a bilingual site. Official HIPDI partner. | No AI auto-culling, print sales, or pay-per-gallery credits. | Photographers and studios with steady monthly projects who keep photos in Drive and want client picks in WhatsApp. |
| PilihinOfficial site | Google Drive folder link, no upload. | Free for 5 galleries/month. Pro IDR 25,000/month, or IDR 10,000 credit per gallery. | On-laptop auto sorting (blur, closed eyes), swipe mode, memory albums, plus studio tools such as booking and invoices. | Many features sit in the Pro plan; check which ones you actually need. | Photographers who want selection, auto sorting, and business tools in one app. |
| OmahFotoOfficial site | Upload JPEG previews from a laptop (resized in the browser) or import from Google Drive. | Free for 3 active galleries. IDR 15,000 per gallery credit or Pro IDR 49,000/month. | Per-category quotas (such as Edit and Album), per-photo notes, deadlines and selection locks, Lightroom/CSV export. | Free-plan galleries stay active for 30 days and carry an OmahFoto label. | Weddings with separate quotas for edits and albums. |
| SELECTAOfficial site | Google Drive folder. | Tokens, no subscription: IDR 9,000–10,000 per gallery, active for 30 days. New accounts get 10 tokens. | Selection galleries and edited-photo delivery galleries with background music; File Pairing add-on gathers RAW/JPG files. | 3,000-photo limit per gallery; galleries need reactivation after 30 days. | Photographers with irregular volume who prefer paying per gallery. |
| FastpikOfficial site | Google Drive link. | From IDR 29,000/month. | Print selection by size (4R, 5R, 10R), gallery downloads, link expiry, WhatsApp templates, custom domain. | Compare each plan’s quota on their pricing page. | Studios managing print orders and client follow-ups. |
| PixiesetOfficial site | Upload to Pixieset storage. | Free with 3 GB. Paid from US$8/month billed annually or US$10/month. | Global platform: client favorites, print store, mobile gallery apps, websites, and a studio manager. | Billed in US dollars, and photos must be uploaded again. | Photographers selling prints or serving international clients. |
How to choose
Where your photos live
If your photos are already in Google Drive, Drive-based tools (PilahFoto, Pilihin, SELECTA, Fastpik) avoid a second upload. Upload-based tools such as Pixieset or OmahFoto keep separate preview copies.
How often you shoot
Steady monthly volume usually suits a subscription. Irregular work may be cheaper with per-gallery credits or tokens.
What happens after selection
Check how picks reach you (WhatsApp, dashboard, Lightroom list), whether you need print sizes or album quotas, and whether you also deliver final edits in the same tool.
When PilahFoto fits, and when it does not
- You keep shoots in Google Drive and do not want to upload them again.
- Clients should log in to a private gallery and pick up to an agreed limit.
- You want the final selection in WhatsApp and a filename list for Lightroom.
- You run several projects every month and prefer a predictable monthly price.
- You need AI culling before sending the gallery: consider a culling tool or Pilihin’s auto sorting.
- You sell prints or serve clients abroad: Pixieset offers a print store and USD billing.
- You only shoot occasionally: per-gallery credits (SELECTA, Pilihin, OmahFoto) may cost less.
FAQ
What is the best client photo selection app in Indonesia?
It depends on your workflow. PilahFoto suits photographers who keep photos in Google Drive and want client picks sent to WhatsApp on a monthly plan. Pilihin adds auto sorting and studio tools, OmahFoto offers per-category quotas, SELECTA uses per-gallery tokens, Fastpik covers print sizes, and Pixieset is a global platform with a print store.
Is there a free photo selection app for photographers?
Several have free entry points: PilahFoto offers a 3-project trial, Pilihin a free plan with 5 galleries per month, OmahFoto 3 free active galleries, SELECTA 10 free tokens for new accounts, and Pixieset a free plan with 3 GB.
Which apps work directly from Google Drive?
PilahFoto, Pilihin, SELECTA, and Fastpik build galleries from Google Drive folders. OmahFoto can import from Drive into its own previews, while Pixieset requires uploading photos to its storage.
Is a photo selection app the same as photo culling?
No. Culling is the photographer removing weak frames before sharing. Client photo selection is the client choosing favorites for editing, albums, or delivery. Some apps offer both; PilahFoto focuses on client selection.