Comparison · Updated July 2026
Pixbox vs Pic-Time
2026 Comparison
Photographers leave Pic-Time for the same reasons: bill stacks, storage anxiety, Drive-looking handoffs, and delivery support that never ends. Pixbox is a client box for the shoot — tools only when you need them. Pic-Time is strong on prints, but tiers climb and galleries die when you cancel. Pixbox: Hobby 5 GB · 1 box · Solo $19 · 1 TB · Studio $49 unlimited* (tools $5 each). Delivery first; tools $5/mo each when you turn them on.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Pixbox | Pic-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Box Free · $19 · $49 + tools $5/mo | $8–30/mo |
| Sales commission | No free-plan 15% skim | 0% |
| AI / Face Sort | On the delivery product | Limited |
| Storage | 5 GB · 1 TB · unlimited* | 15–100 GB/mo |
| Host/client access | Client box delivery model | No — gallery expires with subscription |
| Free plan | Hobby box free, no card | 14-day trial only |
| Website & tools | $5/mo each à la carte | Higher plans |
Why photographers switch
- Looks like a real delivery — not a folder
- Pay for storage growth, not three stacked seats
- Tools optional at $5 — no forced suite
- Fewer resend / download support loops
- Hobby free to start — not a 14-day trial cliff
FAQ
Is Pixbox cheaper than Pic-Time?
Often. Pic-Time starts around $8–30/mo. Pixbox Hobby is free (one box · 5 GB); Solo is $19/mo (1 TB); Studio is $49/mo. Tools (website, store, studio manager) are $5/mo each only when you enable them.
Does Pic-Time have AI face matching?
Pic-Time has limited AI. Pixbox Face Sort / guest selfie matching is a product capability on the delivery box — see pricing and Face Sort for how it ships on your plan.
What happens to Pic-Time galleries when I cancel?
Pic-Time galleries typically go offline when the subscription ends. Pixbox delivery is organized around the client box and storage tier you keep active.
Box Free · $19 · $49. Tools $5/mo each.
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