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Studio by Raven vs Pic-Time

Beautiful galleries. Simpler pricing.

Pic-Time makes beautiful galleries but has a confusing commission model and gates features behind expensive tiers.

Their starting price

$8/mo

Our starting price

Free

Their commission

10-15% on lower plans (varies by collection method)

Our commission

0%. Always.

Feature comparison

Feature
Pic-Time
Studio by Raven
Starting price
$8/mo (10 GB)
Free (1 gallery) or $79/mo (unlimited)
100+ GB storage
$25/mo (Professional)
$79/mo (500 GB)
Commission on sales
10-15% on lower plans
Never. 0%.
Album proofing
Professional+ only
Client proofing included
Marketing automations
Professional+ only
Included
Slideshows
Professional+ only
Included
Contracts + e-sign
Not included
Included
Invoicing
Not included
Included
Online booking
Not included
Included
Custom website
Advanced only ($50/mo)
Included
All photography types
Wedding-focused
All niches supported
Data export
Limited
Full export anytime

What Pic-Time users say

Common complaints from photographer reviews and forums.

Confusing commission model — rates vary by plan and collection method

Upload process buggy and unreliable, especially on Mac

Clients struggle to download photos without help

No easy way to manage clients with multiple galleries

AI chatbot support instead of real people at premium prices

Too wedding-focused — limited for other photography niches

What you get with Studio by Raven

Unlimited galleries and clients
500 GB storage (RAW files welcome)
Zero commission on all sales
Contracts with e-signature
Invoices with payment plans
Online booking system
Client questionnaires
Email campaigns and automations
Your own website with custom domain
Print sales (0% commission)
Full data export anytime
Modern, fast interface

$79/mo

Founding rate — locked in forever

Switching is easy

Download your images from Pic-Time, upload to Studio by Raven. Import your client list via CSV. Your galleries, your data — it moves with you.

Frequently asked questions

Can I migrate from Pic-Time to Studio by Raven?
Yes. Download your galleries from Pic-Time and upload them to Studio by Raven. We support the same gallery features — proofing, favorites, selections, and downloads.
How does Pic-Time commission compare to Studio by Raven?
Pic-Time charges 10-15% commission on lower-tier plans when they collect payment. Studio by Raven charges 0% commission on every plan, including the free tier. Your Stripe account, your money.
Is Studio by Raven good for non-wedding photographers?
Absolutely. We support all photography niches — portrait, newborn, senior, events, sports, commercial. Our onboarding wizard lets you pick your focus and installs relevant templates.
Does Studio by Raven have Pic-Time style gallery designs?
Our galleries are clean, fast, and mobile-optimized. They support full-screen lightbox, client selections, downloads, and print ordering. Custom branding with your colors and logo.

Ready to switch from Pic-Time?

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