ShootProof vs Pixieset: What Do Photographers Choose?

Since 2020, I’ve been working as a professional event photographer, doing my best to meet clients’ needs. I pondered on the ShootProof vs Pixieset competition, because I needed a great tool for my clients to view, share, and download their photos with no fuss. Some of my colleagues opt for basic file-sharing options like Dropbox or WeTransfer.

However, I prefer more extensive options with a sleek gallery so my clients can examine their pictures on any device, pick and choose what to share, and download whenever they want. I started off with Pixieset but switched to ShootProof this year. In this post, I’ll tell you why I think ShootProof is the best choice for photographers.

Pixieset offers modern and easy to navigate client galleries. Using the platform is easy thanks to clear instructions and attractive design. I can neatly organize the pictures into different albums and even adjust how they’re displayed.

ShootProof's gallery may not look super modern, but it comes with a couple of extra perks. First off, I can personalize the color scheme to match my style. Plus, for an extra $10 a month, I can set up a custom music playlist for my clients to enjoy while they browse their photos.

In ShootProof, you can archive client galleries for a small cost. This way, I can clear up storage space without losing any photos. Plus, ShootProof lets me put watermarks on the pictures. It automatically vanishes when the client downloads high-resolution files.

If you like instruments that are easy to understand, you should prefer Pixieset. But if you enjoy customizing and using advanced features, like I do, then ShootProof is the winner in the Pixieset vs ShootProof battle.

Winner: ShootProof

Both programs let you create mobile apps so that clients can share their wedding photos and download them straight from their phones. The way you create and install an app is pretty much the same on ShootProof and Pixieset. Even though both apps seem similar at first glance, Pixieset's mobile app looks more like a web page until you get into the mobile gallery.

With Pixieset's free plan, you can create up to three mobile apps, and there's no limit on paid plans. Using ShootProof, you can make five mobile apps for free and unlimited ones on paid plans. Both services offer unlimited app creation when you upgrade to their paid plans.

Winner: Tie

Pixieset charges according to how much storage space you use, whereas ShootProof's pricing is determined by the number of photos you upload. This distinction is important to consider because whether you're sending smaller 2 MB images or larger 20 MB ones, it can significantly affect your expenses.

Using ShootProof, I can create discounts for clients. For example, I may give them a 50% discount on all their gallery purchases to boost sales. I can also send invoices to clients for their session fees. This feature simplifies my workflow because I don't need separate invoicing software for small business.

I chose ShootProof for my work because here I can set up multiple "permissions”, create a hidden album in the gallery that's only accessible through a specific link and has its own digital download rules. Besides, with the iPad app, I can gather email addresses at events. Plus, ShootProof provides support through smartphones, which is very handy.