Pixieset Alternative for Client Galleries & Sales
Looking for a Pixieset alternative? lemon.gallery covers client galleries and print sales, plus the CRM, bookings and contracts Pixieset doesn't touch — with a genuinely free plan.
Pixieset built a strong reputation on client galleries, watermarked proofing and print sales, and plenty of studios run on it happily. The gap most photographers eventually hit is everything around the gallery: bookings, contracts, leads and invoicing usually need a second subscription.
Where the two differ
| Pixieset | lemon.gallery | |
|---|---|---|
| Client galleries & print sales | Yes | Yes |
| Watermarking & PIN gating | Yes | Yes |
| CRM, leads, contracts | Separate product (Pixieset Studio) | Included on one login |
| Bookings + Google Calendar sync | Limited | Included |
| Free plan | Storage-capped | CRM free; 2GB galleries free |
Why studios switch
The usual reason isn't gallery quality. It's wanting contracts, invoicing and lead tracking under the same account instead of paying for Pixieset Studio on top, or running a separate CRM and keeping two client records in sync by hand.
Who Pixieset suits — and when you outgrow it
Pixieset is a comfortable home for a studio whose work really is just galleries and print sales — the interface is clean and clients rarely need help using it. The friction shows up the first time you send a contract, chase a deposit or try to remember which enquiry turned into which booking, because none of that lives in Pixieset without adding Pixieset Studio as a second paid product.
What moving to lemon.gallery changes
On lemon.gallery the gallery keeps its watermarking, PIN gate and per-image print-and-digital sales, but the enquiry that started the job, the contract the client signed and the invoice you sent all sit against the same contact. One client record, one login, one bill — instead of a gallery tool on one tab and a CRM on another with the details slowly drifting out of sync.
There is no forced migration deadline: keep already-delivered Pixieset galleries live until they expire naturally and re-upload only the collections that are still active, so nothing about your current client experience breaks while you move.
Frequently asked questions
Is lemon.gallery cheaper than Pixieset plus Pixieset Studio?
For most studios, yes — one lemon.gallery subscription, from £9/month on Starter, covers galleries and the studio-management side, where the Pixieset equivalent is two separate plans.
Do clients need an account to view a gallery?
No. They open the link, optionally pass the email gate or PIN you set, and browse — the same low-friction flow they get on Pixieset.
Can I import my Pixieset galleries?
There's no automatic one-click import; most studios re-upload active galleries and let older, already-delivered ones finish out their life on Pixieset.
Does lemon.gallery have a free plan like Pixieset?
Yes, 2GB of gallery storage plus the full CRM at no cost, with Starter (£9/month) removing the storage cap and the sales fee, and Pro (£15/month) raising storage further to 100GB.
Is watermarking as customisable?
Your own text or logo, adjustable opacity, and a choice of tiled, centred or corner placement are all included.
Run your whole studio in one place
Client galleries, per-image sales, bookings and contracts — free to start.
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