PASS (formerly PASS Gallery) is a delivery platform built for photographers. It's clean, modern, and focused on one thing: getting edited photos into clients' hands through beautiful galleries with download and print-ordering capabilities. For wedding and portrait photographers, PASS has carved out a loyal niche.
OurStoria is a video-first delivery platform for wedding videographers that also handles photo delivery. It combines branded 4K galleries with CRM, analytics, guest uploads, long-term archival, and anniversary automation.
This comparison is relevant if you're a hybrid shooter delivering both formats, a photographer considering adding video, or a videographer evaluating whether PASS could handle your workflow.
Quick take: PASS is a polished photo gallery platform with a clean aesthetic, mobile app delivery, and print commerce. OurStoria is a video delivery platform with photo support, CRM, analytics, and business tools. PASS wins on photo proofing and mobile experience. OurStoria wins on video delivery, analytics depth, and business automation. If video is secondary, PASS is excellent. If video is core, OurStoria is built for the job.
OurStoria vs PASS at a Glance
| Category | OurStoria | PASS |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Wedding videographers & photographers | Wedding & portrait photographers |
| Pricing model | Monthly/annual subscription | Monthly/annual subscription |
| Starting price | $14.99/mo (Starter) | $9.99/mo (Starter, ~2,500 photos) |
| Free trial | 14-day Free Trial, 20 GB, no card | Free trial available |
| 4K video streaming | Yes, original quality via CDN | No — limited video support |
| Original-quality video download | Yes, exact uploaded file | Video not a core feature |
| Photo delivery | Yes, same gallery as video | Yes — core strength, beautiful galleries |
| Mobile app for clients | No — mobile-optimized web galleries | Yes — dedicated PASS app for clients |
| Print sales | No | Yes — integrated print commerce |
| Gallery layouts | 12 cinematic layouts | Clean, photo-optimized templates |
| Built-in CRM | Yes — couples, dates, status | Basic client management |
| Analytics | Per-video views, watch time, downloads, shares | Download tracking, favorites |
| Safe Archive | $12–19/year per project | Not available |
| Live Moments (guest uploads) | Yes | No |
| Portfolio page | Yes — public at /{username} | Portfolio features available |
| Anniversary automation | Yes | No |
Pricing based on publicly listed information as of 2026. Verify on each vendor's site before committing.
1. Photo-First vs Video-First
PASS was built for photographers. The entire experience — gallery design, download flows, mobile app, print ordering — is optimized for delivering hundreds of edited photos to wedding clients. The interface is clean, the client experience is polished, and the mobile app means clients can browse, favorite, and download photos directly on their phone.
OurStoria was built for videographers. The gallery experience puts video front and center — 4K streaming, multiple videos per gallery, cinematic layouts designed around a player. Photos sit below the video section, delivered in original quality with bulk download. The difference is architectural: PASS is a photo gallery with optional video. OurStoria is a video gallery with integrated photo delivery.
2. Pricing Comparison
PASS Pricing (2026)
- Starter ($9.99/mo): ~2,500 photos, basic galleries, downloads, branding
- Professional ($19.99/mo): More storage, print sales, advanced customization
- Studio ($29.99/mo): Higher limits, team features, priority support
PASS pricing is photo-count based. Video storage is limited and not the platform's focus.
OurStoria Pricing (2026)
| Plan | Price | Video storage | Photo storage | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $14.99/mo | 200 GB | 10 GB | Up to 15 |
| Pro | $24.99/mo | 450 GB | 50 GB | Up to 40 |
| Studio | $59.99/mo | 1.5 TB | 200 GB | Up to 120 |
All OurStoria plans include CRM, analytics, Live Moments, 12 gallery layouts, and unlimited bandwidth. Annual billing saves ~17%.
3. Video Delivery
PASS is not a video delivery platform. While you can upload short video clips, the platform wasn't designed for delivering full wedding films. There's no 4K streaming optimization, no byte-range CDN delivery, and no multi-video gallery organization.
OurStoria streams video in original quality — no re-encoding, no compression. Multiple videos per project (highlights, ceremony, speeches, reception) are organized and labeled within a single gallery. Clients watch instantly on any device. For videographers, this is the core product.
4. Photo Delivery
PASS excels at photo delivery. The gallery experience is refined over years of photographer feedback. Clients can browse, favorite, download individual images or full sets, and order prints — all through a clean web interface or the PASS mobile app. For pure photo delivery, PASS is one of the best tools available.
OurStoria delivers photos in the same gallery as video — up to 50 MB per photo, with individual and bulk download options. The experience is streamlined but less photo-specific than PASS. There's no client proofing workflow, no favorites selection, and no print ordering.
For photographers who need proofing and prints, PASS has deeper photo-specific features. For hybrid delivery (photos + video in one gallery), OurStoria is simpler and more cohesive.
5. Client Mobile Experience
PASS offers a dedicated mobile app that clients download to browse galleries, save favorites, and download images. This is a genuine differentiator — the app experience is smoother than any mobile website.
OurStoria uses mobile-optimized web galleries — no app required. Clients tap a link, the gallery loads instantly, video plays in-browser. The advantage: zero friction (no app download). The tradeoff: not as feature-rich as a native app for photo browsing.
6. Business Tools
PASS includes basic client management and download tracking. You can see which galleries were accessed and which images were downloaded or favorited. Print sales provide an additional revenue stream.
OurStoria's business layer is deeper: full CRM with couple tracking and status management, per-video analytics (watch duration, completion rate, shares), anniversary automation, Live Moments for guest uploads, and Safe Archive for long-term access. These tools turn delivery into a business system rather than a one-time handoff.
7. Where PASS Wins
- Photo delivery depth. Client proofing, favorites, selection, print ordering — a mature photo workflow built over years.
- Mobile app. Dedicated client app for browsing and downloading photos. Smoother than mobile web.
- Print sales. Integrated commerce with lab fulfillment. Revenue from print orders.
- Lower entry price. PASS Starter at $9.99/mo is cheaper than OurStoria Starter at $14.99/mo.
- Photo-first design. Every pixel of the interface is optimized for photo presentation.
8. Where OurStoria Wins
- Video delivery. Original-quality 4K streaming with no re-encoding. PASS wasn't built for video.
- Photo + video in one gallery. Single link, single password, cohesive branded experience.
- CRM with anniversary automation. Client tracking from inquiry to anniversary. PASS has basic management only.
- Per-video analytics. Watch duration, completion rate, shares — not just download counts.
- Safe Archive. Long-term project access at $12–19/year.
- Live Moments. Guest photo uploads during the wedding via QR code.
- 12 gallery layouts. Cinematic, immersive, editorial — designed for video-first presentation.
FAQ
Can PASS deliver wedding videos?
PASS allows uploading short video clips, but it's not a video delivery platform. There's no 4K streaming optimization, no multi-video gallery organization, and no original-quality download for video files. For full wedding film delivery, a video-focused platform like OurStoria is more appropriate.
Is PASS cheaper than OurStoria?
PASS Starter ($9.99/mo) is cheaper than OurStoria Starter ($14.99/mo). However, PASS doesn't deliver video in any meaningful capacity. If you need video delivery, the pricing comparison isn't apples-to-apples.
Can I use PASS and OurStoria together?
Yes. Some hybrid shooters use PASS for photo proofing and print sales, and OurStoria for the combined video+photo gallery delivery. The couple gets the PASS gallery for photo selection and the OurStoria gallery for the complete video+photo delivery experience.
Does PASS have a CRM?
PASS includes basic client management — gallery organization and download tracking. It doesn't offer wedding date tracking, status pipeline, follow-up automation, or anniversary reminders. OurStoria's CRM is designed around the wedding videographer's client lifecycle.
Does PASS have Safe Archive?
No. PASS galleries are tied to your active subscription and storage limits. OurStoria's Safe Archive preserves individual projects at $12–19/year, independent of your main plan.
Verdict
PASS is a best-in-class photo gallery platform. If you're a photographer who delivers photos exclusively, PASS is one of the strongest options available — print sales, mobile app, proofing workflow, and clean design.
OurStoria is the right choice when video is part of your delivery. Original-quality 4K streaming, video-first gallery design, CRM, analytics, and Safe Archive — all built for the wedding videographer's workflow. For hybrid shooters delivering both photos and video, OurStoria eliminates the need for two separate platforms.
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Last updated: June 2026. Pricing and features reflect publicly listed information at time of writing.