The PhotoShelter alternative with no transaction fee.
PhotoShelter is an archive and licensing platform with client proofing on the Standard plan and up. Every sale through its cart carries a transaction fee, and plans run $12.99 to $49.99 a month.
PixelPort is built for client delivery. Proofing on every plan, checkout through your own Stripe account, no transaction fee, and 4K video in the same gallery.
Why photographers are switching from PhotoShelter
A transaction fee on every sale through the PhotoShelter cart
PixelPort adds no fee. Stripe's processing charge is the only deduction.
Client proofing starts at the $29.99 Standard plan
Proofing and favorites are on every PixelPort plan, including Free.
4 GB of storage on Basic
PixelPort Starter includes 100 GB at $15 a month billed annually.
Built for archives and licensing, not for handing a couple their wedding
PixelPort galleries are made to be opened on a phone and shared with family.
Video is not part of the delivery
PixelPort streams 4K video next to the photos.
PhotoShelter vs PixelPort.
A side-by-side comparison of key features.
| Feature | PhotoShelter | PixelPort |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Transaction fee on sales | Charged on every cart sale | 0% |
| Client proofing | Standard plan and up | Every plan |
| Storage | 4 GB, 100 GB, unlimited | 3 GB, 100 GB, 1 TB, 3 TB |
| Image licensing and rights-managed pricing | Built in | Not offered |
| 4K video | Not offered | 2 to 20 hours by plan |
| Price | $12.99, $29.99 or $49.99/mo | Free, $15, $39 or $99/mo billed annually |
PhotoShelter vs PixelPort FAQ.
Stop paying a percentage of every sale.
Connect Stripe, set your prices, and keep everything after the card fee.