Best client gallery software for photographers (2026)
Client gallery software is how you deliver the shoot: one link, favorites, downloads, optional prints — not a Google Drive folder. This comparison focuses on working wedding and portrait photographers in 2026.
Definition
Client gallery software lets photographers upload finished images, share a branded guest/client URL, collect favorites or selects, allow full-res download when permitted, and optionally sell prints. CRM, contracts, and websites may layer on top — but delivery is the core job.
2026 comparison table
| Product | Pricing shape | Sales model | AI / faces | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixbox | Free / $19 / $49 + $5 tools | 0% free-plan skim model | Face Sort | Yes ($5) |
| Pixieset | $10–40/mo | 15% free plan (hist.) | Limited | Add-on |
| Pic-Time | $8–30/mo | 0% | Limited | Bundled tiers |
| CloudSpot | Tiers | Store varies | Limited | Tiers |
| ShootProof | $15–40/mo | 0% | No | Suite |
Who should pick what
- Pixbox — delivery-first, clear box pricing, Face Sort, tools only when needed. Client gallery product.
- Pic-Time — print-forward studios already in that ecosystem.
- ShootProof — want contracts + galleries in one classic suite.
- Drive — never, if clients are non-technical (use as backup only).