Frame Focal vs Pixieset
All-in-one client gallery, website, and store platform for photographers. Here's how Frame Focal compares — and why photographers are making the switch.
Bulk downloading your own photos is extremely difficult — photographers report data lock-in
Limited customization on lower-priced tiers
No built-in contracts, invoicing, or CRM tools
Customer support response times are inconsistent
Free plan limited to 3 GB with commission on print sales
| Feature | Frame Focal | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Client Proofing | ||
| Client favorites / selection tool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password-protected galleries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gallery expiration dates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Download tracking | ✓ | Limited |
| Gallery Design & Customization | ||
| Custom watermarks (position, opacity) | ✓ | Basic |
| White-label / remove branding | Pro+ | Plus+ |
| Custom gallery themes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Storage & Delivery | ||
| Global CDN delivery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full-resolution downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video hosting | Pro+ | Basic+ |
| Pricing & Plans | ||
| Free plan available | ✓ | ✓ |
| 0% commission on all paid plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly billing (no annual lock-in) | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-commerce & Print Sales | ||
| Built-in print store | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lab fulfillment integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile Experience | ||
| Mobile-responsive galleries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native mobile app | ✗ | ✓ |
| Branding & White-Label | ||
| Custom domain | Studio | Pro+ |
| Portfolio website builder | ✗ | ✓ |
Simple, transparent plans. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
Starting at Free tier, paid from $10/mo
Gallery-only plans from $10–$50/month. Suite bundles (gallery + website + store) from $35–$65/month. Free plan includes 3 GB storage with 15% commission on sales.
No photo-count limits, no hidden commissions. You know exactly what you get at every tier.
Set galleries to expire automatically — keep your storage clean without manual cleanup.
Position, style, and opacity controls so your watermarks look intentional, not slapped on.
Your galleries load fast for clients anywhere in the world, not just in North America.
Yes. Download your images from Pixieset (you may need to do this gallery-by-gallery) and upload them to Frame Focal. Our bulk uploader handles hundreds of photos at once.
Yes — Frame Focal's free plan includes 2 GB storage and 3 galleries with password protection and global CDN delivery. No credit card required.
Not yet. Frame Focal focuses on gallery delivery, client proofing, and photo protection. If you need print sales, you can pair Frame Focal with a dedicated print lab service.
Frame Focal's Starter plan is $15/month for 50 GB and 25 galleries. Pixieset's comparable Plus plan is $20/month for 100 GB. Frame Focal's Pro ($35/mo) includes unlimited galleries, video, and white-labeling.
Frame Focal focuses on doing gallery delivery and client proofing really well, rather than being a jack-of-all-trades. For a portfolio website, we recommend pairing Frame Focal with a dedicated website platform.
Free plan includes 2 GB storage, 3 galleries, and password protection.
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