The Pixieset alternative for client galleries and volume photography
Pixieset is one of the best-known platforms for client galleries. Pixalo is the alternative for photographers who want their data on EU servers and who photograph schools, preschools and sports teams alongside weddings and families.
- 0% commission on every plan
- Servers in Frankfurt
- Client galleries and volume
Short answer
What is the best Pixieset alternative?
The best Pixieset alternative depends on what you photograph. For photographers who sell client galleries and volume jobs such as schools, preschools or sports teams from one account, Pixalo is a strong alternative: 0% sales commission, payments straight to your Stripe or PayPal account, your own domain and servers in Frankfurt, Germany.
Pixieset remains a good choice if you want studio management, photo editing and galleries from one provider.
Pixieset fits if …
- you want galleries, website and studio management (Studio Manager) with one provider
- you want to cull and edit photos with your gallery provider (Photo Editor, paid add-on)
- a free start with 3 GB is enough and a 15% commission on the free plan works for you
Pixalo fits if …
- you photograph schools, preschools, sports teams or companies as well as client galleries
- every child needs their own access code and siblings should order in one cart
- your clients should pay straight into your Stripe or PayPal account, with no commission
- servers in Frankfurt and a data processing agreement (DPA) matter to you
Fact check
Pixieset and Pixalo compared
Only facts we could check on each provider's own pages. Anything we could not confirm for Pixieset is left out of the table.
| Criterion | Pixieset | Pixalo |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free $0, Basic $8, Plus $16, Pro $24, Ultimate $40 per month ($10 to $50 billed monthly) | from $11.00 per month, 14-day free trial |
| Sales commission | 15% on the free plan, commission-free on all paid plans | 0% on every plan |
| Storage | 3 GB (Free) to unlimited (Ultimate) | 10 to 1000 GB, depending on the plan |
| Custom domain | on paid plans | included in the plans, with free SSL |
| Products | Client Gallery, Website, Studio Manager, Store, Mobile Gallery App | Client galleries, shop, website designs, volume workflow with QR cards |
What Pixalo brings
Built for photographers with many kinds of jobs
One account for client galleries and volume jobs. Four building blocks Pixalo is built around.
Volume workflow with QR cards
For schools, preschools and sports teams, every person gets their own access code. Parents only see their own child, and siblings order together in one cart.
Client gallery with one code
For weddings, families and studio sessions, one code opens the whole gallery. Photos sit in albums, and your client saves favorites with a heart.
0% commission, direct payouts
Your clients pay through Stripe or PayPal straight into your account. Pixalo keeps no commission on your sales.
Servers in Frankfurt, DPA included
Galleries and orders are stored on servers in Frankfurt am Main, inside the EU. A data processing agreement is included.
Being fair
When Pixieset is the better choice
Not every photographer needs the same thing. In these cases Pixieset has a lot going for it.
You want studio management and galleries with one provider: Pixieset offers its Studio Manager for that.
You want to cull and edit photos with your gallery provider: Pixieset offers the Photo Editor as a paid add-on ($12 per month).
You regularly deliver video: depending on the plan, Pixieset lists up to five hours of video in galleries, up to 4K on the higher plans.
Switching
From Pixieset to Pixalo in three steps
- 01
Create your account
Try Pixalo free for 14 days and choose a design for your shop.
- 02
Connect Stripe or PayPal
Connect your existing payment account. From the first order, revenue goes straight to you.
- 03
Create jobs, upload photos
Choose client gallery or volume for each job, upload the images and send the code.
There is no automatic import from Pixieset. You upload your photos to Pixalo and set up your jobs again.
How this works in practice
Step-by-step guides from the Pixalo documentation.
FAQ
Pixieset or Pixalo: common questions
What photographers want to know before they switch.
Yes, for photographers who sell client galleries and photos online. Pixalo combines gallery and shop with 0% commission, payments straight through Stripe or PayPal and a volume workflow for schools, preschools and sports teams. For studio management and photo editing, Pixieset has its own products that Pixalo does not replicate.
According to Pixieset's pricing page (as of 8 November 2026), the free plan has a 15% commission on store sales and all paid plans are commission-free. Pixalo charges no commission on any plan.
Pixalo starts at $11.00 per month. Pixieset lists $8 to $40 per month for Client Gallery when billed annually, plus a free plan with 3 GB. Which is cheaper depends on how much storage you need and what kind of jobs you shoot.
Yes. With the volume job type, every child gets their own access code, which you print as a QR card. Parents only see their own child's photos, and siblings can order together.
Yes. Your own domain, logo and colors are included in the Pixalo plans, and the SSL certificate is free. The shop footer shows a small “Powered by Pixalo” line.
Pixalo runs its servers in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, inside the EU. A data processing agreement is included.
There is no direct import. You upload your photos to Pixalo, set up the jobs again and send the new codes to your clients.
Get started
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* Standard transaction fees from payment providers (Stripe/PayPal) may apply.
- Used by professional photographers – from weddings to schools and daycares
- 0% commission & direct payouts to your account
- Your own brand, logo, and domain (White-Label)
- GDPR-compliant hosting in Germany