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 catch is that the business side — booking, contracts, invoices, CRM — lives in a separate "Studio Manager" add-on with its own pricing, so the full workflow means stacking subscriptions.
| Feature | Pixieset | Showpiece |
|---|---|---|
| Client galleries & proofing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full-res delivery, passwords, expiry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Booking & scheduling with calendar sync | Separate add-on | ✓ |
| Contracts & e-signatures | Separate add-on | ✓ |
| Invoices, deposits & payment plans | Separate add-on | ✓ |
| Client CRM & automations | Separate add-on | ✓ |
| Print store | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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% on paid plans |
| One subscription for everything | — | ✓ |
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
Galleries from ~$10–40/mo depending on storage; Studio Manager (booking/contracts/invoices) is a separate add-on. Free tier: 3 GB. Store sales on free/lower tiers carry a commission (as of July 2026 — check current pricing).
Showpiece: Free (5 GB) · Pro $14/mo · Studio $32/mo — founding prices, locked for life. 0% platform fees on paid plans.
The verdict
If you only want galleries, Pixieset is a fine tool. If you're paying for Pixieset AND a booking tool AND an invoicing tool, Showpiece replaces the stack for less than Pixieset alone.
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.