Choosing a delivery workflow
A shared folder can be enough when a client needs the whole collection. PhotoBet is worth evaluating when many attendees need a way to find relevant photographs within that collection.
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On a small screen, scroll across the table to compare both options.
| Decision | Shared Google Drive folder | PhotoBet event gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Who needs access? | Share with named people or use general link access, according to the folder’s permissions. | Share an event link or QR and configure the gallery’s access steps. |
| What does a guest need to find? | A folder handover can suit a recipient who wants to browse or receive the collection. | Selfie search looks for matching faces in the event’s processed photos. Results can be incomplete or incorrect. |
| How do you prepare it? | Upload files, organize the folder and check sharing permissions. | Create an event, upload photos, check processing, then test the guest view and downloads. |
| What access do you promise? | Check your Google account’s storage, sharing and service terms for the intended use. | Check active events, total stored photos, storage and gallery availability. Paid periods last one calendar month. |
| What changes if you switch? | You may already have a working folder-based process. | Allow for uploading and checking the collection in PhotoBet. Google Drive import is not included in the public plans. |
Google Drive sharing information checked 5 October 2026 against Google’s folder-sharing documentation. This is a workflow comparison, not a claim of feature or price superiority. PhotoBet is not affiliated with Google.
If a client wants the complete set, understands the permissions and is happy to manage onward sharing, a shared folder may be sufficient. You do not need to add another service just to produce a different link.
The client's decision about who receives the photographs still matters whichever tool you use.
If attendees need help locating their own pictures, test selfie search with a small permitted collection. Give a consenting person the gallery link and ask them to complete the guest journey.
Check matching, allowed downloads and how much assistance they need. Decide based on that task, your workload and the actual plan limits.
Explore the delivery workflow
Plan a clear event-photo handover: agree who can share, prepare the gallery, test guest access and explain downloads. A practical guide for photographers.
Read moreHelp guests find matching photos in an event gallery with a selfie. Learn how PhotoBet face search works, its limits and how to test before sharing.
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Read moreStart with a small collection
Create a small gallery with photos you have permission to share. Open it on a second device and check the guest experience before choosing a paid plan.
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