Pixelreel vs Pixieset
Pixieset is the gold standard for wedding photo galleries. But video is an afterthought on their platform — capped in minutes, not built for the cinematic delivery experience your films deserve. Pixelreel was built video-first, from the beginning.
Pixieset was built for photos. Pixelreel was built for films.
But if you're a videographer — or a hybrid studio where the film is the hero — Pixieset's video support feels like a workaround. The Plus plan gives you 1 hour of video per month. The Pro plan gives you 2 hours. For a studio delivering a 12-minute feature film and a 90-second highlight reel, that's two or three weddings before you hit the wall.
Pixelreel has no video minute limits. You embed your Vimeo or YouTube link, and the portal experience is what you pay for: branded, cinematic, and built to make the film feel like an event.
| Feature | Pixelreel | Pixieset (Pro $30/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Built for videographers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video delivery | ✓ (unlimited via embed) | ✓ (2hr/mo cap on Pro) |
| Photo delivery | ✓ (Studio Pro) | ✓ |
| Wedding Theater cinema mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Built-in review collection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vendor notification emails | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instagram Reel teaser embed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom subdomain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full white-label | ✓ (Studio Pro, $49/mo) | ✓ (paid plans) |
| Studio CRM pipeline | ✓ | ✓ (Studio Manager add-on) |
| Guest Reel (QR guest photos) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Print sales / e-commerce | ✗ | ✓ |
| Client favouriting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pay-per-delivery | ✓ ($19) | ✗ |
| Free to start | ✓ | ✓ (3GB free tier) |
Choose Pixelreel if…
- You're primarily a videographer and the film is the hero
- You want a cinema-mode theater experience for your couples
- You want review collection, vendor credits, and notification emails built in
- You want no video minute caps or storage math
- You want an Instagram Reel teaser on every portal
- You shoot 10+ weddings/year with no subscription guessing
- You want a CRM pipeline and Guest Reel guest photo collection built in
Choose Pixieset (Pro $30/mo) if…
- You're primarily a photographer who also delivers video
- You want an e-commerce print store integrated into your gallery
- You want client favouriting and proofing workflows
- You want a comprehensive photo studio management suite
- You want a larger, established platform with a broader support community
How the pricing actually stacks up
Pixelreel
- Pay Per Reel: $19/delivery
- Studio: $29/mo — unlimited film portals, all video-specific features
- Studio Pro: $49/mo — white-label, photo gallery, analytics, 5-year access
Pixieset (Pro $30/mo)
- Free: 3GB storage, 15% sales commission, no video
- Basic: $10/mo — 30 min video/month, 10GB storage
- Plus: $20/mo — 1 hr video/month, 100GB storage
- Pro: $30/mo — 2 hrs video/month, 1TB storage
- Ultimate: $50/mo — 5 hrs video/month, unlimited storage
Common Questions
Is Pixelreel or Pixieset better for wedding videographers?
Pixelreel was built video-first with no video minute caps. Pixieset was built for photos — their Pro plan caps video at 2 hours per month, which is roughly 3 wedding deliveries before you hit the wall.
How much video can I deliver on Pixieset vs Pixelreel?
Pixieset Pro ($30/month) allows 2 hours of video per month. A 12-minute feature film plus a 90-second highlight reel is about 40 minutes — so you can deliver to 3 couples before hitting the cap. Pixelreel Studio ($29/month) has no video minute limits.
Does Pixieset have review collection and vendor notifications?
No. Pixieset doesn't include built-in review collection or vendor notification emails. Pixelreel includes both as standard features.
Can I sell prints through Pixelreel?
Not currently. Pixieset has a built-in print sales and e-commerce system, which is a genuine advantage if print sales are part of your business. Pixelreel is focused on the film delivery experience.
Your films are the hero. Give them a platform that knows that.
No credit card · No video minute limits · First portal free