Pixieset

pixieset.com
CRM
Weekend Project

Client Photo Gallery, Website, CRM for Photographers

How to Replace Pixieset

Overview

Pixieset is an all-in-one platform designed for photographers that combines client photo galleries, websites, online stores, and studio management software. It enables photographers to share, deliver, proof, and sell photos while managing their entire business workflow in one integrated system. Trusted by over 1 million photographers globally, Pixieset streamlines photo delivery, client management, and business operations.

Features

22 features across 10 categories

Branding(1)

Custom BrandingPremium

Add custom logo and branding, remove Pixieset branding

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

Business Management(3)

Invoice Management

Create and manage invoices and documents

Session Management

Manage photography sessions and bookings

Studio ManagerPremium

Simple booking and payment software for photography business management

Also in: Jobber, Setmore, Acuity Scheduling

Communication(2)

Client Questionnaires

Send questionnaires to clients for gathering information

Email Templates

Pre-designed email templates for client communication

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

E-commerce(5)

Automatic Fulfillment

Automatically handle print and digital order fulfillment

Commission-Free SalesPremium

No commission fees on store sales for paid plans

Coupons & Gift Cards

Create and manage coupons and gift cards for store sales

Photo Sales

Sell photos directly through galleries with integrated storefront

Store

Sell prints and digital downloads online with automatic fulfillment

Infrastructure(1)

Web Hosting

Secure and reliable hosting for website and galleries included

Mobile(1)

Mobile Gallery App

Create personalized mobile photo albums for clients

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Payments(1)

Online Payment Processing

Accept online payments via credit and debit cards

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Acuity Scheduling, Setmore

Photo Management(4)

Client Gallery

Digital photo delivery and client gallery platform for sharing, proofing and selling photos online

Digital Delivery

Share photos with clients digitally through galleries

Online Proofing

Allow clients to proof and approve photos online before purchase

RAW Photo SupportPremium

Upload and store RAW photo files

Storage(2)

Photo Storage

Cloud storage for photos with varying capacity by tier

Video StoragePremium

Store HD and 4K video content with capacity varying by tier

Website(2)

Custom DomainPremium

Use your own domain name for website and client galleries

Website BuilderPremium

Build a beautiful portfolio website and blog for photographers

Pricing

Free

Free
  • 3 GB photo storage
  • Up to 3 mobile apps
  • Unlimited galleries
  • Integrated gallery storefront
  • 15% commission fee on store sales
  • Accept online payments
  • Automatic fulfillment
  • Coupons & gift cards

Basic

$8/mo billed annually or $10/month
  • 10 GB photo storage
  • 30 minutes HD video storage
  • Custom branding
  • Custom domain
  • Unlimited mobile apps
  • Commission-free sales
  • All Free features

Plus

$16/mo billed annually or $20/month
  • 100 GB photo storage
  • 1 hour HD video storage
  • Custom branding
  • Custom domain
  • Unlimited galleries
  • Mobile apps
  • Commission-free sales
  • All Basic features

Pro

Popular
$24/mo billed annually or $30/month
  • 1000 GB (1 TB) photo storage
  • 2 hours 4K video storage
  • Upload RAW photos
  • Custom branding
  • Custom domain
  • Unlimited galleries
  • Mobile apps
  • Commission-free sales
  • All Plus features

Ultimate

$40/mo billed annually or $50/month
  • Unlimited photo storage
  • 5 hours 4K video storage
  • Upload up to 1,000 GB of RAW photos
  • Custom branding
  • Custom domain
  • Unlimited galleries
  • Mobile apps
  • Commission-free sales
  • All Pro features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Pixieset

Monthly$10/mo
Yearly$120/yr
5-Year Total$600

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$120
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$600
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 22 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Pixieset alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 22 features.

Buy Pixieset

Better Value
Monthly cost$100/mo
3-year total$3,600
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Pixieset saves ~$14,880 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 22 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.