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Pixieset vs SmugMug: catalog facts
Pixieset	SmugMug
Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.	Paid Subscription service with a free trial.
Web	Web
Client galleries with proofing and photo sales Website, booking and store tools in one account	Storage, client galleries and selling in one service Aimed at photographers running a business
Hosted service; photos live on Pixieset's servers Aimed at photography businesses rather than personal libraries	Paid subscription after the trial Photos are stored on the provider's servers
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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