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picu vs ShootProof

picu and ShootProof both land on Depends.

picu

picu.io

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Confidence: Low

A reasonable fit for freelance photographers already running WordPress who need simple client picks . but only if you update promptly.

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picu versus ShootProof
ComparepicuShootProof
VerdictDependsDepends
Best forFreelance photographersWorking wedding & portrait photographers
Who it's not forNon-WordPress sites . it's a plugin, full stopHobbyists sharing shots with friends . use Google Drive
PrivacyRepeated disclosures . one auth-bypass CVE, one XSS CVE, plus unauthenticated and access-control issues; a disclosure program exists but no security page.⁴No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Support qualityNo user support evidence foundNo direct support evidence found
Public sentimentIndependent user reviews are scarce; the only coverage found is a directory listing praising a streamlined client experience.¹Reviews skew positive on gallery quality and all-in-one convenience, with a vocal minority of dissatisfied long-term users.⁹
Biggest gotchaUnauthenticated flaw affected versions through 3.5.1 . verify you run a patched release before sharing client links⁶Plans priced by photo count . high-volume shooters report shopping for alternatives12

Pick picu when

  • Freelance photographers
  • WordPress site owners
  • Quick client photo picks
  • Small studios

When picu is not a fit

  • Non-WordPress sites . it's a plugin, full stop
  • Photographers delivering sensitive or commercial client work
  • Anyone wanting hosted, hands-off proofing
  • Teams needing DAM, sales, or editing features

Pick ShootProof when

  • Working wedding & portrait photographers
  • Studios selling prints and downloads
  • Pros wanting contracts + invoicing built in
  • Branded client gallery delivery

When ShootProof is not a fit

  • Hobbyists sharing shots with friends . use Google Drive
  • Casual shooters who'd resent per-photo pricing
  • Anyone needing occasional one-off delivery . WeTransfer is free
  • Budget-first beginners; rivals' free tiers go further

Sources

  1. picu - WordPress Photo Proofing Gallery (CommonNinja)discover.commoninja.com
    review
  2. picu.io . official sitepicu.io
    official
  3. picu.io/security . no page foundpicu.io
    official
  4. CVE-2025-24590 . NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  5. CVE-2026-57387 . NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  6. picu <= 3.5.1 unauthenticated vulnerability . Wordfencewordfence.com
    security
  7. Broken access control in picu <= 2.4.0 . Patchstackpatchstack.com
    security
  8. picu Vulnerability Disclosure Program . Patchstackpatchstack.com
    security
  9. ShootProof Reviews . G2g2.com
    review
  10. ShootProof Customer Service Reviews . Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  11. After a year using ShootProof . I don't recommend it (Reddit)reddit.com
    review
  12. ShootProof alternatives for high volume (Reddit)reddit.com
    review
  13. Dropbox isn't cutting it anymore (Reddit)reddit.com
    review
  14. Product Review: ShootProof . Click Communitytheclickcommunity.com
    review
  15. ShootProof Review . Shotkitshotkit.com
    review
  16. ShootProof Review . Fstoppersfstoppers.com
    review