Comparison · 2026
Showpiece vs Pixieset
Client galleries with a website builder and store, plus add-on studio tools.
Pixieset is excellent at what it started as: beautiful client galleries. The business side (booking, contracts, invoices, CRM) is a separate app, Studio Manager. You can buy them together as the Pixieset Suite, which costs about twice our Pro plan, and its free Studio Manager tier stops at 3 contracts and 1 session type.
| Feature | Pixieset | Showpiece |
|---|---|---|
| Client galleries & proofing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full-res delivery, passwords, expiry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Booking & scheduling with calendar sync | Studio Manager (paid, or Suite) | ✓ |
| Contracts & e-signatures | Studio Manager (3 on free) | ✓ |
| Invoices & deposits | Studio Manager | ✓ |
| Client CRM & automations | Studio Manager | ✓ |
| Print store | ✓ | Yes — your lab, or auto via Prodigi |
| Portfolio site + custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW / backup archive storage | — | 1 TB on Studio |
| Second-shooter album guests | — | ✓ |
| Commission on your sales | Up to 15% on free | 0% — clients pay you directly |
| Everything in one plan | Suite, from $28/mo | Pro, $14/mo |
Where Pixieset wins
- · Native mobile apps for gallery management.
- · A more mature website builder with more templates.
- · Years of brand trust in the gallery space.
Pricing, honestly
Studio Manager (booking, contracts, invoices) is $12–18/mo billed yearly ($15–24 monthly) on top of galleries; the Suite bundle of galleries, Studio Manager, website and store starts at $28/mo. The free plan allows 3 contracts and 1 session type, and takes 15% of store sales (pixieset.com, checked Oct 6 2026).
Showpiece: Free (5 GB) · Pro $14/mo · Studio $32/mo — founding prices, locked for life. 0% platform fees on every plan — clients pay you directly.
The verdict
If you only want galleries, Pixieset is a fine tool. If you want galleries and the business side together, Pixieset's Suite starts at $28/mo; Showpiece covers the same ground on Pro for $14.
Switching takes an afternoon
Galleries import folder-by-folder, clients import from a CSV, and your data exports back out anytime. No lock-in, in either direction.
Competitor details reflect public information as of July 2026 and may change — always check their current pricing. Pixieset is a trademark of its owner; no affiliation.