The best Pixieset alternatives for wedding photographers (2026)
Disclosure: we make Albumy, so we list it first. Every entry, ours included, says where it falls short, and competitor details come from each company's own pricing and help pages.
The short answer
If you are leaving Pixieset because of video, guests or business tools, look at Albumy: the wedding film plays beside the photos with 250GB of video on Pro, guests find themselves with face search and add their photos by QR code, and contracts and client payments are built in instead of a separate Studio Manager. If print and album sales matter most, Pic-Time is the stronger choice; for commission-free sales with invoicing, ShootProof.
At a glance
| Platform | Best for | Paid plans from | Free plan or trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Albumy | Weddings delivered as photos and film together | Starter $13/month ($129/year); Pro $33/month | 90-day trial of Pro, no card |
| 2. Pic-Time | Print and album sales | Beginner $7/month billed annually | Free plan; 30-day trial |
| 3. ShootProof | Commission-free sales with built-in invoicing | Starter $8.33/month billed annually | Free plan with 3GB; 14-day trial |
| 4. CloudSpot | Galleries plus studio management on one bill | Entry $7/month | Free plan |
| 5. Aftershoot Galleries | Photographers already editing in Aftershoot | Premium $15/month billed annually (500GB) | Free Starter plan with 10GB |
| 6. SmugMug | Unlimited long-term photo storage | Direct $20/month billed annually | 14-day trial, no free plan |
| 7. Zenfolio | A portfolio website and galleries in one place | Basic $7/month billed annually | Free trial, no free plan |
| 8. Picflow | Proofing and client feedback | Plus $12/month billed annually (100GB) | Free plan; 7-day trial of paid plans |
| 9. Pass | Low-cost sharing with an integrated store | Basic $8/month | Free plan listed |
1. Albumy: best for weddings delivered as photos and film together
Albumy plays the wedding film beside the photos in one gallery, lets every guest find their own photos with face search, and collects guests' phone photos by QR code. Contracts, client payment requests and paid gallery hosting are in the same plan.
What it does well
- The film plays beside the photos with adaptive 1080p streaming; 4K originals are kept. 250GB of video on Pro.
- Guest face search and QR guest uploads on every plan, with no app for guests.
- 1.5TB of photo storage on Pro ($33/month).
- E-signed contracts and payment requests for retainers and balances (Albumy keeps 1.5% of client payments).
- Paid gallery hosting: clients renew for 1, 3 or 5 years and the studio keeps 85%.
- Whole-album downloads at full resolution, plus export to Google Photos.
Where it falls short
- Newer than the others on this list (founded 2024), with a smaller user base.
- The print store is in beta; general availability is planned for 2027.
- No free plan, automated sales campaigns or booking yet.
- Custom domains are temporarily unavailable; galleries use your albumy.pro subdomain.
Pricing: Starter $13/month ($129/year); Pro $33/month. 90-day trial of Pro, no card. albumy.pro
2. Pic-Time: best for print and album sales
Pic-Time is built around selling after delivery: editorial galleries, about 40 print labs and automated sales campaigns.
What it does well
- Mature print and album store with labs such as WHCC, Miller's and Bay Photo.
- Automated marketing campaigns, coupons and gift cards.
- AI search by faces and selfie search on the Advanced plan.
Where it falls short
- 15% commission on Free and Beginner; 8% and 6% on Professional and Advanced by default.
- Contracts and invoices come through integrations such as HoneyBook or Studio Ninja.
- Video storage is modest: 30GB on Professional.
Pricing: Beginner $7/month billed annually. Free plan; 30-day trial. pic-time.com · Full comparison with Albumy
3. ShootProof: best for commission-free sales with built-in invoicing
ShootProof is a long-established gallery platform with contracts, invoices and commission-free print sales on every plan.
What it does well
- 0% commission on sales on every plan, including Free.
- Contracts and invoices with installment plans on Starter and above.
- Labs including Bay Photo, Miller's, WHCC and Mpix, plus self-fulfilled items.
Where it falls short
- Video only on paid plans; 50GB on Professional.
- Guest face search and guest uploads were not found on its plans, features or FAQ pages.
- Gallery archiving is paid by the photographer.
Pricing: Starter $8.33/month billed annually. Free plan with 3GB; 14-day trial. shootproof.com · Full comparison with Albumy
4. CloudSpot: best for galleries plus studio management on one bill
CloudSpot pairs client galleries and gallery apps with an optional Studio Manager for contracts, invoices and payments on its higher plans.
What it does well
- Free plan, with a built-in gallery storefront.
- Contracts, invoices and payments (Studio Manager) on Lite, Pro and Unlimited.
- Commission-free sales on Lite and above.
Where it falls short
- Entry includes 15GB and up to 15 client galleries.
- 15% commission on sales on Free and Entry.
- Video is added as Vimeo or YouTube links rather than uploaded.
Pricing: Entry $7/month. Free plan. cloudspot.io
5. Aftershoot Galleries: best for photographers already editing in Aftershoot
Aftershoot Galleries is the delivery side of Aftershoot's AI culling and editing app, with face and selfie search and a print store.
What it does well
- Publish straight from the Aftershoot editing workflow.
- AI face search, selfie search and face gating for guests.
- Print store with 0% commission from Aftershoot; free Starter plan.
Where it falls short
- Contracts, invoices and booking were not found on its Galleries page.
- Uploads stop when storage is full until you free space or upgrade.
- A newer product, closely tied to the Aftershoot editor.
Pricing: Premium $15/month billed annually (500GB). Free Starter plan with 10GB. aftershoot.com/galleries
6. SmugMug: best for unlimited long-term photo storage
SmugMug is photo hosting and portfolio websites with unlimited photo storage on every plan, plus print sales on higher plans.
What it does well
- Unlimited photo storage on every plan.
- Portfolio website and galleries together.
- Video uploads up to 20 minutes and 3GB per file.
Where it falls short
- No free plan, and no print or digital sales on the entry Direct plan.
- Guest face search is not offered; SmugMug describes it as planned.
- Contracts and invoices are not listed on its plans page.
Pricing: Direct $20/month billed annually. 14-day trial, no free plan. smugmug.com
7. Zenfolio: best for a portfolio website and galleries in one place
Zenfolio combines a photography website, client galleries, selling and marketing tools, with booking and invoicing as an add-on.
What it does well
- Website, galleries and selling in one platform.
- Face Finder lets gallery visitors find photos of themselves.
- Booking, scheduling and invoicing included on Advanced.
Where it falls short
- Basic (15GB) cannot sell prints or digitals.
- 7% commerce fee per order, plus payment processing.
- Booking and invoicing are a $10/month add-on below Advanced; contracts are not mentioned.
Pricing: Basic $7/month billed annually. Free trial, no free plan. zenfolio.com
8. Picflow: best for proofing and client feedback
Picflow is a clean gallery and proofing tool built around favorites, comments and approvals.
What it does well
- Simple proofing with favorites, comments and approvals.
- Free plan with no time limit.
- Full HD video on Plus and 4K HDR on Pro.
Where it falls short
- No print store: clients cannot order prints through Picflow.
- No contracts, invoicing or business-manager features, by its own description.
- Less wedding-specific than the platforms above.
Pricing: Plus $12/month billed annually (100GB). Free plan; 7-day trial of paid plans. picflow.com
9. Pass: best for low-cost sharing with an integrated store
Pass offers online galleries to share, deliver and sell work, with an integrated store and marketing tools.
What it does well
- Low entry pricing on annual plans.
- Integrated store, with 0% commission on its higher plans.
- AI photo search listed on Basic.
Where it falls short
- 15% commission on its entry plans.
- Small storage on entry plans (10GB to 20GB); video is an add-on.
- If you cancel, galleries above the free limit are removed.
Pricing: Basic $8/month. Free plan listed. passgallery.com
Questions photographers ask
What is the best Pixieset alternative for weddings?
Albumy for studios that deliver photos and film together and want guest face search, QR guest uploads, contracts and client payments in one plan. Pic-Time for print and album sales. ShootProof for commission-free sales with built-in invoicing.
Is there a Pixieset alternative with contracts and invoices included?
Yes. Albumy and ShootProof include contracts and invoicing in the gallery platform, and CloudSpot includes them on its Lite plan and above. Pixieset sells them as a separate app, Studio Manager.
Can I move my galleries from Pixieset to Albumy?
Yes. Download your galleries from Pixieset and upload them to Albumy; support helps if you get stuck. The 90-day Albumy Pro trial needs no card, so you can run both side by side.
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Sources
- Albumy pricing
- Pic-Time pricing
- Pic-Time commission rates
- Pic-Time print labs
- Pic-Time AI gallery search
- Pic-Time Gallery Backup
- Pic-Time integrations
- ShootProof plans
- ShootProof printing labs
- ShootProof FAQ
- CloudSpot pricing
- Aftershoot Galleries
- Aftershoot face and selfie search
- SmugMug plans
- SmugMug video uploads
- Zenfolio plans
- Zenfolio Face Finder
- Picflow pricing
- Picflow vs Pic-Time
- Pass pricing
Facts checked October 23, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will correct it.