Comparison · Updated July 2026
Pixbox vs SmugMug
2026 Comparison
SmugMug is a long-running portfolio + gallery platform with strong print integrations and “unlimited” storage messaging. Pixbox is built as a modern delivery box for events and client shoots: client box Free · $19/mo · $49/mo (storage + albums), Face Sort for guests, and tools $5/mo each (Card, Website, Studio, Store, Editor) without a heavyweight portfolio tax if you only need delivery.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Pixbox | SmugMug |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Box Free · $19 · $49 + tools $5/mo | $13–40+/mo |
| Sales commission | No free-plan 15% skim | Print store fees |
| AI / Face Sort | On the delivery product | Limited |
| Storage | 2 GB · 500 GB · unlimited* | Unlimited* plan marketing |
| Host/client access | Client box delivery model | While subscribed |
| Free plan | Hobby box free, no card | Trial only |
| Website & tools | $5/mo each à la carte | Yes on paid |
Why photographers switch
- Event/client delivery UX first — not a photo-site CMS first
- Hobby free box to start delivering
- À-la-carte tools at $5/mo vs all-in SmugMug tiers
- Guest selfie Face Sort and Guestcard photo push
FAQ
Is Pixbox a SmugMug alternative?
Yes for client gallery delivery and event albums. SmugMug is stronger as a long-form public portfolio CMS; Pixbox is stronger as modern client delivery + optional studio tools.
Unlimited storage?
Pixbox Studio is unlimited* with fair-use soft caps (~5 TB aggregate, ~50 GB per album). Hobby/Solo are hard-capped 2 GB / 500 GB.
Print sales?
Enable the Store tool ($5/mo) to sell prints from the gallery with disclosed platform take where applicable.
Box Free · $19 · $49. Tools $5/mo each.
Full pricing