For sharing photos, a photo-focused service is the best choice.
Create FreePhoto-focused sharing service. Easy participation via QR code.
Large file transfer services. Send files up to several GB for free.
Various file transfer services with free and paid plans.
| Criteria | PicTomo | WeTransfer / Large File Services | Other File Transfer Services |
|---|---|---|---|
Photo Preview | ◎ Thumbnail gallery & lightbox view | × File name list only | × File name list only |
Two-way Upload | ◎ All participants can upload | × One-way: sender to receiver | × One-way: sender to receiver |
QR Code Sharing | ◎ Join instantly via QR code | × URL sharing only | × URL sharing only |
Comments & Replies | ◎ Reply comments on photos supported | × Not available | × Not available |
Advertisements | ◎ No ads | × Ads displayed | × Ads on free plan |
Storage Capacity | △ Photo limit based on plan | ◎ Up to several GB free | ○ Free: 2GB / Paid: up to 10GB |
Privacy | ◎ Auto GPS removal & password protection | △ Password option available | △ Password option available |
Retention Period | ◎ Up to 68 days (auto-delete for safety) | ○ Up to 7-30 days | ○ Varies by plan |
Services that let you transfer large files for free. They handle any file type, but are one-way (sender to receiver) with no photo preview or album management features.
Various file transfer services are widely used, some with enhanced security features on paid plans. However, they lack photo-specific features.
A. The biggest difference is "two-way sharing." File transfer services are one-way (sender to receiver), but PicTomo lets all participants upload photos. PicTomo also offers thumbnail galleries, comment features, and works as an album for enjoying photos together.
A. In terms of capacity alone, file transfer services may offer more, but event photo sharing needs "everyone can contribute," "photos display beautifully," and "easy QR code participation" — features PicTomo covers comprehensively.
A. Yes. After batch downloading from PicTomo as a ZIP file, you can send that ZIP via a file transfer service. For example, "collect event photos with PicTomo, then send the compiled ZIP to stakeholders via file transfer."