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Studio by Raven vs Pixieset

All the features, none of the tiers

Pixieset is one of the most popular gallery platforms for photographers. But as your business grows, so does the bill.

Their starting price

$10/mo

Our starting price

Free

Their commission

15% on free plan sales

Our commission

0%. Always.

Feature comparison

Feature
Pixieset
Studio by Raven
Starting price
$10/mo (10 GB)
Free (1 gallery) or $79/mo (unlimited)
500 GB storage
$50/mo (Pro plan)
$79/mo (founding rate)
Galleries
Unlimited (paid plans)
Unlimited
Commission on sales
15% on free plan
Never. 0%.
Contracts + e-sign
Requires Suite add-on
Included
Invoicing
Requires Suite add-on
Included
Online booking
Requires Suite add-on
Included
Email automations
Suite only
Included
Custom website
Included
Included
Print fulfillment
Included
Included (0% commission)
Data export
Limited
Full export anytime
RAW file support
No
Yes

What Pixieset users say

Common complaints from photographer reviews and forums.

Slow uploads and failed uploads on large wedding galleries

Photos appear compressed and blurry in gallery preview

No easy bulk download or data export — feels like lock-in

Need the $50/mo Pro plan for auto-fulfillment and coupons

Suite bundle required for CRM features, adding more cost

Customer support slow for account access issues

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 Pixieset, 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 Pixieset to Studio by Raven?
Yes. You can download your images from Pixieset and re-upload them to Studio by Raven. We support bulk uploads and maintain your gallery structure. Client data can be imported via CSV.
Does Studio by Raven have a Pixieset-style gallery?
Yes. Our galleries support client proofing, favorites, selections, downloads, and print ordering — all built in. No separate gallery vs CRM product needed.
Why is Studio by Raven cheaper than Pixieset?
We built the platform from scratch with modern technology, keeping infrastructure costs low. We also chose simple pricing over upselling through tiers. One price, everything included.
Does Studio by Raven have a Lightroom plugin?
Not yet — it is on our roadmap. For now, you can upload directly through the browser with drag-and-drop, supporting batches of hundreds of images.

Ready to switch from Pixieset?

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