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Should I use Pixieset?

Build your photography business with Pixieset's all-in-one platform: deliver client galleries, create websites, book clients, accept payments & more. Start free! - pixieset.com

Depends. Buy if you're a solo or small photography studio wanting client galleries, print sales, and payments in one place. Skip it if you need a website that ranks on Google or you're allergic to subscription creep.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~20 public sources; review snippets were partially truncated in the evidence set.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support evidence in sources
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Basic$10/mo
SuiteDiscounted bundle

Best for

  • Solo photographers delivering client galleries
  • Wedding/portrait shooters selling prints
  • Small studios consolidating gallery + site + CRM
  • Budget starters using the free tier

Not for

  • Casual photo sharing — Google Photos or a shared drive does it free
  • Photographers betting their business on Google rankings — Pixieset sites reportedly don't rank
  • Portfolio-only users — a Squarespace or ShowIt site fits better
  • Teams wanting deep CRM customization — Dubsado is more flexible

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Pixieset websites reportedly struggle to rank on Google

medium

Subscription creep: one Redditor cancelled after realizing Adobe Lightroom included galleries

medium

Galleries can't fully stop screenshots; users petitioned Pixieset over image theft

low

Migration out is common enough that 'I moved from Pixieset' posts abound

Pros and cons

Pros

  • All-in-one: client galleries, website, booking, payments, print store
  • Free plans across galleries, website, and the full suite
  • Users consistently praise the interface as user-friendly
  • Galleries include client activity tracking for follow-ups

Cons

  • Several reviewers left for Pic-Time
  • Website builder criticized for weak SEO
  • Website customization felt limited; one user migrated to ShowIt
  • Redditor dropped paid plan after finding Lightroom included galleries
  • Reviewers criticize the print store

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/25/2026 - 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3review x7news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Free tier, but storage costs climb
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Widely praised as user-friendly
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Galleries, site, CRM, payments, print, financing
  • Support quality. No support evidence in sources
  • Security posture: 3/5. DPA and privacy controls; no confirmed breaches
  • Yes Free plan Gallery, website, suite all start free
  • $10/mo Starting paid plan Client Gallery Basic, billed monthly
  • Susquehanna Growth Equity Backer Growth investment announced 2021

Pricing

Free

$0

  • Start client gallery free
  • Start website free

Basic

$10/mo

  • Paid Client Gallery entry tier
  • More storage than free

Suite

Discounted bundle

  • Gallery + website + CRM + payments together
  • Cheaper than buying apps separately

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources; review snippets were partially truncated in the evidence set.

Strong all-in-one gallery hub for solo photographers; weak SEO website, costs creep. Free to start.

Methodology

Based on ~20 public sources; review snippets were partially truncated in the evidence set.

Sources

  1. Pixieset homepagepixieset.com
    official
  2. Pixieset Client Gallery pricingpixieset.com
    official
  3. Pixieset Suite pricingpixieset.com
    official
  4. Pixieset Reviews on G2g2.com
    review
  5. Pixieset Review (2026): Pricing, Plans + Is It Worth It?christinedammann.com
    review
  6. Pixieset Review: My Honest Take After Switchingsignatureedits.com
    review
  7. My Pic-time Review: Why I moved from Pixiesetgreenhousecreativestudios.com
    review
  8. Why Photographers Are Leaving Pixieset in 202612img.com
    review
  9. Should I use pixieset — Redditreddit.com
    review
  10. Pic-Time vs Pixieset: Compare Pricingpicflow.com
    review
  11. Disable Screenshots and End Image Theft — Petitionchange.org
    news
  12. Pixieset Announces Growth Investment From Susquehannabusinesswire.com
    news

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