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Pixieset alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Pixieset: free plan has little storage and a sales commission, and not meant for personal photo backup. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Pixieset, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ShootProof currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ShShootProofFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 366.5
2Piwigo logoPiwigoOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 457.2
3SmugMug logoSmugMugPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android0 of 049.1
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    1. ShootProofTop pick

    Best for: Studios wanting galleries plus contracts, invoices and booking in one

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pixieset

    Similar client galleries with studio management and no-commission invoices.

    Pros

    • Galleries, proofing and print sales
    • Contracts, invoices and booking built in
    • No commission on invoice payments

    Cons

    • Plans limited by photo count
    • Not for personal backup
    • Interface is less polished than Pixieset's
    Visit ShootProof Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ShootProof a good Pixieset alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Invoice commission
    $0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shootproof.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Client delivery
    Custom mobile gallery apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shootproof.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Proofing
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shootproof.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Piwigo logo

    2. Piwigo

    Best for: Organisations and photographers sharing large, permission-controlled collections

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pixieset

    Self-hosted galleries if you want full control and no fees.

    Pros

    • Free self-hosted version with no feature limits
    • Fine-grained user and group permissions
    • Large plugin and theme library

    Cons

    • Not an automatic phone backup
    • Hosted plans are billed annually
    • Default themes look dated
    Visit Piwigo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Piwigo a good Pixieset alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026piwigo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted Pro plan
    €32/month excl. VAT, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026piwigo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan storage
    10 GB included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026piwigo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026piwigo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. SmugMug logo

    3. SmugMug

    Best for: Photographers who want unlimited storage and a portfolio site in one

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    49.1

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pixieset

    Unlimited storage with portfolio sites and sales.

    Pros

    • Unlimited full-resolution storage
    • Customisable portfolio sites with custom domains
    • Print and download sales on higher plans

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Little automatic organisation or AI search
    • Pricier than consumer photo backup
    Visit SmugMug Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SmugMug a good Pixieset alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best Pixieset alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

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Best Pixieset alternative for most people

ShootProof

Similar client galleries with studio management and no-commission invoices.

Piwigo logo

Best Pixieset alternative for a free option

Piwigo

Self-hosted galleries if you want full control and no fees.

Pic-Time logo

Best Pixieset alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Pic-Time

Gallery delivery known for presentation and print sales.

Piwigo logo

Best Pixieset alternative for open source

Piwigo

Self-hosted galleries if you want full control and no fees.

Piwigo logo

Best Pixieset alternative for self-hosting

Piwigo

Self-hosted galleries if you want full control and no fees.

SmugMug logo

Best Pixieset alternative for iPhone and Android

SmugMug

Unlimited storage with portfolio sites and sales.

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Best Pixieset alternative for working in the browser

ShootProof

Similar client galleries with studio management and no-commission invoices.

Pixieset alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Pixieset?

ShootProof ranks first right now. Similar client galleries with studio management and no-commission invoices. Pic-Time and Piwigo follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Pixieset?

Yes. ShootProof (free plan + paid), Pic-Time (free plan + paid) and Piwigo (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Pixieset?

Yes: Piwigo. Piwigo can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Pixieset?

The complaints we hear most: free plan has little storage and a sales commission; not meant for personal photo backup; full suite gets pricey once bundled.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Pixieset, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.