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Lensdrop vs Pixieset: how they compare.
Pixieset is a capable suite: galleries, a website builder, a studio manager and a print store, billed monthly. Lensdrop is the delivery part on its own, paid once per gallery when you share it.
Side by side.
Pixieset's figures are from its public pricing page as of September 2026, simplified for comparison.
| Row | Lensdrop | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | LensdropOne-time per gallery, $2.99 to $19.99 by storage size | PixiesetMonthly subscription, $10 to $50 a month, less billed annually |
| Free tier | Lensdrop1 gallery at 5GB, no card | Pixieset3GB of storage, 15% commission on store sales |
| Cheapest paid step | LensdropOne 5GB gallery at $2.99 | PixiesetAbout $10 a month for 10GB |
| What you pay for | LensdropStorage for one shoot, bought when you share it | PixiesetA storage ceiling for the whole account, all year |
| Cost of a quiet month | LensdropZero. No gallery, no charge | PixiesetFull subscription price |
| Commission on your sales | Lensdrop0%. There is no store to take it from | Pixieset15% on the free plan, 0% on paid plans |
| What clients need | LensdropOne PIN-protected link, no signups, any device | PixiesetGallery site, client accounts optional |
| Proofing | LensdropWatermarked previews and clean downloads as independent switches | PixiesetWatermark options vary by plan |
| Knowing it landed | LensdropActivity tab per gallery: people, downloads, a map, a first-open notification | PixiesetVisit and download stats, depth varies by plan |
Prices and plans change. Verify on Pixieset's pricing page and Lensdrop's before deciding.
When Pixieset is the right choice.
If you sell prints through your galleries, or you want your website, contracts, invoicing and delivery under one login, a suite subscription earns its keep. At high volume the unlimited-storage plans get cheap per gallery.
When Lensdrop is.
If delivery is the only part of the suite you use, you are paying for time instead of work. Lensdrop charges for the shoot you are sharing, sized to what you stored, and a quiet month costs nothing.
Run the comparison on a real gallery.
Your first gallery is free. No credit card, no client signups, nothing to cancel.