Pixelreel vs OurStoria
Two platforms. Very different promises.
Here's the honest comparison.
| Feature | Pixelreel | OurStoria |
|---|---|---|
| Pay per delivery | $19/portal | ✗ |
| Monthly subscription | from $29/mo | from $14.99/mo |
| Native video upload | 20–100 GB included | 200 GB–1.5 TB |
| YouTube/Vimeo embed | Always available | ✓ |
| Wedding Theater / Cinema mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| White-label (no badge) | Studio Pro | Pro+ |
| Built-in review collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vendor credit notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instagram Reel teaser | ✓ | ✗ |
| Guest photo collection | 200–1,000/portal | Live Moments |
| Guest video messages | Coming Soon | Studio only |
| Anniversary reminders | Studio Pro | ✗ |
| Portal extension (couple self-serve) | $19–$79 one-time | ✗ |
| Safe Archive (after cancel) | Not needed* | $12–19/project/year |
| Portal access on cancellation | Embed portals stay live | 7-day grace, then deleted |
| Default portal access | 2–5 years | Subscription dependent |
| Lifetime access option | $79 one-time | ✗ |
| Studio CRM | Studio Pro | ✗ |
What happens when you cancel?
Galleries go offline after a 7-day grace period. All project data is permanently deleted.
To keep galleries live after cancellation, purchase Safe Archive: $12–19 per project, per year. Archive mode disables streaming — download only.
20 weddings/year × $15 Safe Archive = $300/year in hidden costs, just to keep what you already paid for.
Portals using YouTube or Vimeo embed stay live. No grace period. No archive mode. No extra fees.
Portals with uploaded films: couples can purchase a one-time extension ($19–$79) to keep access independent of your subscription.
Or gift them lifetime access for $79 — once, forever.
Where OurStoria has the edge
OurStoria's native video hosting is more mature. Their storage tiers go up to 1.5 TB — significantly more than Pixelreel's current 100 GB Studio Pro limit.
Their Live Moments guest gallery is established and includes video messages, 18 printable QR card designs, and a live venue slideshow. Pixelreel's guest video messages are coming soon.
If raw storage volume and a fully built guest video feature are your primary needs today, OurStoria is worth evaluating.
If the delivery experience — how the film feels when a couple opens it for the first time — matters as much as where it lives, that's what Pixelreel is built for.
Choose Pixelreel if…
- You want the delivery experience to match the film.
- You want vendor credits, review collection, and portal extension built in.
- You want to pay per delivery or flat monthly — no per-GB math.
Choose OurStoria if…
- You need up to 1.5 TB of native video storage.
- You need established guest video messages today.
- Per-project Safe Archive fits your billing model.
How the pricing actually stacks up
Pixelreel
- Pay Per Reel: $19/delivery — no subscription
- Studio: $29/mo — unlimited portals, reviews, vendor notifications
- Studio Pro: $49/mo — full white-label, CRM, 5-year access
OurStoria
- Subscription: from $14.99/mo (200 GB storage cap)
- Safe Archive: $12–19/yr per project after cancellation
- White-label: Pro+ tier
- No pay-per-delivery option
Common Questions
What happens to my portals if I cancel OurStoria?
OurStoria galleries go offline after a 7-day grace period and all project data is permanently deleted. To keep galleries live, you need Safe Archive at $12–19 per project per year. Pixelreel portals using YouTube or Vimeo embeds stay live regardless of subscription status.
Does OurStoria or Pixelreel have more storage?
OurStoria offers up to 1.5 TB of native video storage, significantly more than Pixelreel's current 100 GB Studio Pro limit. If raw storage volume is your primary need, OurStoria has the edge.
Does OurStoria have review collection and vendor credits?
No. OurStoria doesn't include built-in review collection or vendor credit notification emails. Pixelreel includes both as standard features.
Can my couples extend their portal access?
On Pixelreel, couples can purchase a one-time extension ($19–$79) to keep their portal live independently of your subscription, or lifetime access for $79. OurStoria doesn't offer a couple self-serve portal extension.
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