Pixieset charges $35/mo for galleries alone, plus commission on every sale. 12img includes everything from $0/mo.
“A whopping $35/month for something like this.”
Pixieset's pricing looks reasonable until you factor in: commission fees on print sales, no contracts/invoicing (need separate tools), storage limits that force upgrades, and premium add-ons for basic features.
Pixieset
$35+/mo, gallery only
12img
Free - $29/mo, all-in-one
Feature-by-feature breakdown for pricing
| Feature | 12img | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Limited |
| Galleries included | Yes | Yes |
| Contracts included | Yes | No |
| Invoicing included | Yes | No |
| Client portal included | Yes | No |
| Commission on sales | Limited | Yes |
| Price lock guarantee | Yes | No |
| Video delivery | Yes | No |
Free tier: Pixieset free is heavily restricted
Commission on sales: 0% on Pro plan
Video delivery: Pro plan
Pixieset's paid plans start at $18/mo and go to $35/mo for their top gallery tier. But since Pixieset only does galleries, most photographers also pay $20-40/mo for a separate CRM tool, bringing total costs to $55-75/mo for what 12img offers at $29/mo.
Yes. Pixieset takes a commission on digital downloads and print sales. 12img Pro users pay 0% commission on all digital and print sales.
Yes. 12img's free tier includes 3 galleries, 3 GB storage, and full-resolution downloads. No credit card required. Starter ($9/mo) adds contracts, invoicing, and a client portal. Pro ($29/mo) is unlimited everything.
Galleries, contracts, invoicing, CRM. From $0/mo.
Pixieset: Mobile Downloads
Your clients shouldn't need a tutorial to save their wedding photos. 12img galleries work on every device.
Pixieset: SEO
Missing H1 tags, no 301 redirects, no sitemap control. Pixieset wasn't built for photographers who want to rank on Google.
Pixieset: Contracts
You're paying for a gallery platform and still need HoneyBook or Dubsado for contracts. 12img does it all.
Pixieset: Data Export
Photographers report 7+ hour exports that fail mid-way. Your photos shouldn't be held hostage.
Pixieset: CRM
Pixieset delivers galleries. Everything else requires another tool. 12img manages your entire client relationship.
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