Pricing Comparison
Pixieset vs 12img
Same price, different value. At $9/month ($8/month billed annually), 12img includes contracts, invoicing, and a client portal. Pixieset only covers gallery delivery.
The real cost of running your business
What you needPixieset + others12img
Gallery delivery$8/mo (Basic)$8/mo (Starter)
Contracts + invoicing$19/mo (HoneyBook)Included
Client portal + CRM$0-20/mo (separate tool)Included
Total monthly cost$27-47/mo$8/mo
Annual savings with 12img$228-468/year
Plan-by-plan comparison
All prices shown with annual billing
| Feature | 12img | Pixieset | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Starter | Pro | Basic | Plus | Pro | |
| Monthly price (annual billing) | Free | $8/mo | $24/mo | $8/mo | $16/mo | $24/mo |
| Storage | 3 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited | 10 GB | 100 GB | 1 TB |
| Galleries | 3 | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Images per gallery | 200 | 500 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Video delivery | (25 GB/file) | 30 min | 120 min | |||
| Contracts + e-signatures | ||||||
| Invoicing + payment links | ||||||
| Client portal | ||||||
| Custom domain | ||||||
| White label (no platform branding) | ||||||
The bottom line
Pixieset does gallery delivery well. But wedding photographers also need contracts, invoicing, and client management. With Pixieset, that means paying for 2-3 separate tools. With 12img, everything is in one place starting at $9/month ($8/month billed annually).
Frequently asked questions
How does 12img pricing compare to Pixieset?
At the same $8/month price point (annual billing), 12img Starter includes contracts, invoicing, and a client portal. Pixieset Basic at $8/month only covers gallery delivery. To get similar functionality with Pixieset, you would need to add HoneyBook ($19/mo) or Dubsado ($20/mo) for contracts and invoicing, bringing your total to $27-28/month versus $8/month with 12img.
Does Pixieset include contracts or invoicing?
No. Pixieset focuses exclusively on gallery delivery and print sales. For contracts, invoicing, and client management, Pixieset users typically pay for a separate CRM tool like HoneyBook, Dubsado, or 17hats. 12img includes all of these features starting at $9/month ($8/month billed annually).
Which platform has more storage?
Pixieset offers more raw storage at lower tiers (10GB on Basic vs 10GB on 12img Starter). However, 12img Pro offers truly unlimited storage at $24/month, while Pixieset caps at 1TB on their $24/month Pro plan. For high-volume photographers, 12img Pro is the better value.
Can I migrate from Pixieset to 12img?
Yes. You can download your galleries from Pixieset and re-upload them to 12img. The upload process supports batch uploads, drag-and-drop, and handles RAW files. Most photographers complete their migration within an afternoon.
Does 12img have print sales like Pixieset?
Yes. 12img has a digital storefront with print-on-demand and digital downloads. Commission rates vary by plan: 15% on Free, 10% on Starter, and 0% on Pro.
Which platform is better for wedding photographers?
For wedding photographers specifically, 12img is the better choice. Wedding photographers need contracts, invoicing, timelines, and client communication in addition to gallery delivery. 12img includes all of this in one platform. With Pixieset, you would need 2-3 separate subscriptions to cover the same ground.
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