PixoProof vs Pixieset
A Pixieset alternative when screenshots are the problem
Pixieset Client Gallery is a polished web gallery with a store. PixoProof is built around protecting previews: native apps that block screenshots, and alerts when a client takes one. Here is an honest side-by-side.
We compare Pixieset’s Client Gallery product only. Its website builder, Studio Manager and other products are outside this comparison.
In short
The main differences
- Pixieset galleries open in the browser; its Mobile Gallery App is added from the browser to the home screen. PixoProof clients use native iOS and Android apps, with web viewing optional per gallery.
- We found no screenshot blocking, detection or alerts on Pixieset’s pages or help center; it describes watermarks as a way to “help deter screenshots”. PixoProof’s apps block screenshots and recordings and alert you.
- Pixieset includes a store with print labs and digital download sales. PixoProof has no built-in store.
- Both have a free plan with 3 GB. Pixieset’s free plan takes a 15% commission on store sales.
Features
Side by side
Checked on 13 October 2026. Competitor wording in quotes is their own.
| Feature | PixoProof | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Where clients view | Native iOS and Android apps; web viewing per gallery if you allow it | Web gallery; Mobile Gallery App added via “Add to Home Screen”, up to 200 photos |
| Screenshot blocking | iOS and Android apps; screen recordings blocked too | Not listed; watermarks “help deter screenshots” |
| Screenshot alerts to you | Yes, in-app and email: client, gallery, platform, time | Not listed |
| Watermarks | Per-client: client name and email, studio name, logo | “Customizable text or image watermarks”, up to 3 files |
| Client access | Email invite plus gallery PIN, per client | Collection password, optional email registration, 4-digit download PIN |
| Downloads | Off by default; ZIP or single photos, web or original size | On by default with a download PIN; original size on paid plans |
| Proofing | Named favorite lists, selection limits, notes, submit, Lightroom filename export | Multiple favorite lists, notes, maximum selections, Lightroom copy list |
| Selling in the gallery | No built-in store or checkout | Store with print labs and digital downloads; 15% commission on Free, 0% on paid plans |
| Free plan | Yes, every feature, 3 GB | Yes, 3 GB; full-resolution downloads and custom domain need a paid plan |
Pricing
Plans and storage
Monthly prices.
| Feature | PixoProof | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 · 3 GB | Free $0 · 3 GB |
| Entry | $15/mo · 20 GB | Basic $10/mo ($8/mo billed yearly) · 10 GB |
| Mid | $25/mo · 250 GB | Plus $20/mo ($16/mo yearly) · 100 GB |
| Large | $40/mo · 1 TB | Pro $30/mo ($24/mo yearly) · 1 TB |
| Largest | — | Ultimate $50/mo ($40/mo yearly) · unlimited |
Fair is fair
When Pixieset is the better fit
- You sell prints or digital downloads from the gallery: Pixieset has a store with partner labs and automatic fulfilment.
- You need the most storage for the money at the top end: 1 TB for $24/mo billed yearly, or unlimited on Ultimate.
- Your galleries are meant to be shared openly, like events where guests download freely.
- You also want a website and CRM from the same company (Pixieset sells those separately).
FAQ
PixoProof vs Pixieset questions
We found nothing about screenshot detection or alerts on Pixieset’s pricing and product pages, its help center or its 2026 update posts (checked 13 October 2026). Its help center describes watermarks as a way to help deter screenshots. PixoProof’s apps block screenshots and alert the photographer when a client takes one.
Pixieset offers a Mobile Gallery App that clients add from their browser to the home screen. It holds up to 200 photos; proofing, downloads and purchases happen in the web gallery. PixoProof clients use native iOS and Android apps.
PixoProof is a client gallery, not a website builder or CRM, so we compare it with the Pixieset product that does the same job.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Competitor details come from each company’s own website and app store listings, checked on 13 October 2026. “Not listed” means we could not find the feature on their public pages that day, not that it can’t exist.
- Pixieset Client Gallery pricing
- Pixieset Client Gallery
- Pixieset help: watermarks and deterring screenshots
- Pixieset help: Mobile Gallery App
- Pixieset help: download settings
PixoProof prices as listed on pixoproof.com/pricing. Competitor prices in USD as shown on their pricing pages, checked 13 October 2026. Prices change; follow the source links for current figures.
Safe Frame, Viewdora, Pixieset and Pic-Time are trademarks of their respective owners and are named only for comparison. Spotted something out of date? Tell us at [email protected] and we will correct it.
Questions about PixoProof itself? See screenshot protection, online proofing and pricing.
Try PixoProof free
Every feature on every plan, including Free. Share a gallery to your own phone and try a screenshot.