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Campsend: Buy vs Skip (Client Deliveries)

If your agency sends finished files to clients and needs proof of open/download without forcing recipient accounts, Campsend's Free tier (15 deliveries/month, 2 GB each) or Pro at $9/mo (unlimited deliveries, 15 GB each, custom cover image) fits. If you need per-client portals, project management, or invoicing, skip it because Campsend only handles file delivery and tracking.

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Campsend: Buy vs Skip (Client Deliveries)

If your agency sends finished files to clients and needs proof of open/download without forcing recipient accounts, Campsend's Free tier (15 deliveries/month, 2 GB each) or Pro at $9/mo (unlimited deliveries, 15 GB each, custom cover image) fits. If you need per-client portals, project management, or invoicing, skip it because Campsend only handles file delivery and tracking.

Buy / Proceed When
  • Your agency delivers large design files or proofs and wants to know exactly when the client opened them, with no sign-up friction for the recipient.
  • You want white-label delivery pages with your agency's name, logo, and color on every plan, including the $0 Free tier.
  • You frequently resend the same assets, since Campsend's file library lets you reuse uploads without re-uploading.
  • You need a lightweight, low-cost alternative to Dropbox or WeTransfer for client handoffs, starting at $9/mo for Pro.
  • You want to offer a managed delivery service to local businesses, packaging Campsend's tracking and branding into a $350/mo retainer.
Skip / Avoid When
  • Your agency requires a full client portal with project management, approvals, or invoicing, which Campsend does not provide.
  • You need to store more than 250 GB of files, as the Pro plan caps storage at that level unless you connect your own S3, R2, or B2 bucket.
  • Your clients expect a persistent, always-available link, but Campsend links expire after 30 days by default.
  • You plan to scale MRR through per-client retainers, since Campsend's per-user pricing (Pro $9/mo, Team $49/mo) limits revenue compared to per-client fees.
  • You need advanced security features like password protection or granular user permissions, which are not listed in Campsend's feature set.
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