Why a Desktop Companion Should Be Included, Not Extra

Why a native desktop app that writes alt text on your own computer should be part of a photography platform's plan, not a separate paid add-on.

A desktop companion that writes alt text on your own computer takes real work off every gallery, and charging extra for it treats everyday studio work as a premium upsell rather than something a working photographer should expect as standard.

Why this should not be a paid extra

Alt text is part of publishing a gallery properly, and Lemon Link writes it with a small AI model on your own computer, free. Gating the app that does this behind an extra charge asks photographers to pay twice for work that should already be part of the product.

What 'included' actually means in practice

On lemon.gallery, Lemon Link is part of your lemon.gallery plan rather than a separate purchase, so studios get the desktop window, local alt text and background work from the tray without a second subscription or a per-seat add-on fee.

What to check with other platforms

If you use a different tool with a desktop app, check whether it is bundled into your existing plan or billed separately, since add-on pricing for everyday features is more common than it should be.

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Frequently asked questions

Should a desktop app cost extra?

Ideally not. The work it does, like writing alt text for your galleries, is everyday studio work, so bundling it into the core plan makes more sense than a separate add-on charge.

Is Lemon Link a separate purchase from lemon.gallery?

No. It is included as part of your lemon.gallery plan, so there is no second subscription or add-on fee.

What should I check before paying extra for a competitor's desktop app?

Whether the feature is already bundled into a plan you would otherwise need anyway, rather than genuinely being a separate cost for separate value.

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