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2026 Feature Comparison

Pic-Time Print Sales: Commission Eats Your Margins

Pic-Time's automated print store sounds great until you see how much they take from every sale.

The Problem with Pic-Time

Pic-Time promotes automated print sales as a key feature, but takes commission on every order. The automated nature means photographers often don't realize how much revenue they're losing until they review their annual statements.

Pic-Time

Commission-based

12img

0% commission (Pro)

Print Sales Comparison

Feature-by-feature breakdown for print sales

Feature12imgPic-Time
Print storefrontYesYes
Digital product salesYesYes
0% commission optionYesNo
Custom pricing per galleryYesYes
Lab integrationComing soonYes
Client tippingYesNo

0% commission option: Pro plan

Side by Side

What Pic-Time Does

Print storefront
Digital product sales
0% commission option
Custom pricing per gallery
Lab integration
Client tipping

What 12img Does

Print storefront
Digital product sales
0% commission optionPro plan
Custom pricing per gallery
Lab integration(coming soon)
Client tipping

Frequently Asked Questions

How much commission does Pic-Time take on print sales?

Pic-Time takes a commission on every sale through their storefront. The exact percentage varies by plan tier, but photographers consistently report losing meaningful revenue to these fees across hundreds of orders per year.

Does 12img charge commission on sales?

On the free tier, 12img charges 15% commission on digital sales. Starter tier is 10%. Pro tier ($29/mo) is 0% commission on all sales. You keep every dollar your clients spend.

Can I sell prints through 12img?

Yes. 12img includes a print-on-demand storefront, digital download sales, photo licensing, and client tipping. All integrated into your gallery delivery flow.

Keep 100% of your print and digital sales

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