Lumeny vs. Scrappbook: Which Photography Gallery Tool Is Better?
Scrappbook is a clean, simple gallery delivery tool focused on the client proofing and selection experience. Lumeny is a broader photography workflow platform that adds a portfolio website, shoot briefings, and a booking overview on top of gallery delivery. Both tools offer a polished delivery experience — the choice comes down to whether you need workflow tools beyond the gallery itself.
| Feature | Lumeny | Scrappbook |
|---|---|---|
| Client Galleries | Yes — sectional, branded | Yes — elegant selection-focused |
| Client Photo Selection / Proofing | Limited | Yes — strong proofing workflow |
| Portfolio Website | Yes — auto-built | No |
| Shoot Briefings | Yes — mobile client link | No |
| Booking Overview | Yes | No |
| Custom Domain | Yes (Pro) | Yes (paid plans) |
| Free Plan | No — 14-day trial | Yes (limited) |
| Pricing (entry) | €9/mo | Freemium available |
| GDPR / EU Hosting | Yes — Hetzner (Germany) | DACH-focused |
Scrappbook's Strengths
Scrappbook is purpose-built around the photo selection workflow. Clients browse the gallery, mark their favorites, and the photographer receives a clear selection to work from. The interface is clean and the client experience is smooth — particularly popular among DACH-region photographers who appreciate the focus on simplicity.
If your primary workflow pain point is getting clients to select their favorites efficiently, Scrappbook solves that well.
Where Lumeny Goes Further
Scrappbook solves gallery delivery and selection. Lumeny covers that and more:
- Before the shoot — send clients a mobile briefing link with moodboard, location, shot list, and prep questions. No more WhatsApp back-and-forth.
- After delivery — your portfolio automatically updates with every delivered gallery. No manual portfolio maintenance.
- Project tracking — see at a glance which shoots are in editing, which are delivered, which are waiting for client action.
For photographers who already have a portfolio website they're happy with and just need a better proofing workflow, Scrappbook is a valid choice. For photographers who want to consolidate tools, Lumeny covers the full cycle.
Pricing Comparison
| Lumeny | Scrappbook | |
|---|---|---|
| Gallery delivery | €9/mo | Freemium (limited) or paid |
| Portfolio website | Included | Not included |
| Shoot briefings | Included | Not included |
| Booking overview | Included | Not included |
| Client proofing / selection | Basic | Strong |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lumeny have a photo selection / proofing feature like Scrappbook? Lumeny includes basic client favorites functionality. Scrappbook has a more developed client proofing workflow for select-before-edit scenarios. If that's your core workflow, Scrappbook is stronger in that specific area.
Is Scrappbook only for photographers in Germany and Austria? Scrappbook is popular in the DACH region but is not limited to German-speaking photographers.
Is Lumeny a good Scrappbook alternative for photographers who want more than gallery delivery? Yes. Lumeny adds portfolio, briefings, and project tracking that Scrappbook doesn't offer. See alternative to Scrappbook for more.
Does Lumeny have a free plan like Scrappbook? No. Lumeny offers a 14-day free trial with full feature access. Scrappbook has a limited free tier.
Verdict
Choose Lumeny if you want gallery delivery plus a portfolio website, shoot briefings, and project tracking in one platform.
Choose Scrappbook if your priority is a focused, polished client proofing and photo selection workflow and you already have other tools covering the rest.
See client gallery software for a broader comparison of gallery delivery platforms.
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Start Your Free TrialWritten by Christian Bauer, founder of Lumeny and photographer with 10+ years of experience in the DACH region photography community.