Pixieset Studio Manager review

Pixieset Studio Manager is the client side of Pixieset, the gallery service many portrait photographers already use, and it is the cheapest well-documented way into a photography CRM. The free plan includes unlimited invoices, online payments, basic booking and scheduling, 3 contracts with eSignatures, 3 quotes or questionnaires and 1 active session type. That is enough to test the workflow on a handful of clients. Plus, at $12 a month billed annually or $15 monthly, removes the contract and questionnaire limits, allows 3 active session types, adds your logo and brand colors, booking intake forms and payment and document reminders. Pro, at $18 a month billed annually or $24 monthly, adds booking reminders, unlimited session types, retainers collected at booking and manual booking approval. The Pixieset Suite bundles Studio Manager with Client Gallery, Website, Store and the Mobile Gallery App from $28 a month. Automation is lighter than in HoneyBook or Dubsado. We compared documented features and published prices, and Pixieset ranks third on value.

Who it is for

Portrait photographers starting out or already delivering galleries on Pixieset

Price

Free plan; Plus $12 per month billed annually or $15 monthly; Pro $18 per month billed annually or $24 monthly.

Plus $ 12 / mo Billed annually or $15/month
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Free plan with unlimited invoices, 3 contracts, 3 quotes or questionnaires and online payments
• Plus adds unlimited contracts, quotes and questionnaires, custom branding and payment and document reminders
• Pro adds booking reminders, unlimited session types and retainer collection during booking
• Booking and scheduling site with session types
• Pixieset Suite bundles Studio Manager with Client Gallery, Website, Store and Mobile Gallery App from $28 per month

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Permanent free plan with unlimited invoices and online payments
• Strength: Paid plans start at $12 per month billed annually
• Strength: Shares an account with Pixieset Client Gallery for delivery
• Weakness: Free plan limits you to 3 contracts and 1 active session type
• Weakness: Collecting a retainer during booking needs the $18 Pro plan
• Weakness: Galleries are a separate product unless you buy the Suite

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, unlimited invoices, 3 contracts
• Starting paid price: $12 per month billed annually (Plus)
• Month to month: $15 for Plus, $24 for Pro
• Suite: All essential apps from $28 per month

Where it ranks

Pixieset Studio Manager is No. 3 in our Best Client Management Software for Photographers verdict.