The 5 Best Pic-Time Alternatives for Photographers in 2026
Looking for a Pic-Time alternative? Compare Terracotta, Pixieset, ShootProof, Sprout Studio and Zenfolio on price, commission, storage and print sales.
By the Terracotta team · Updated · 7 min read
Pic-Time is excellent software. Its galleries are gorgeous and its sales tools genuinely make photographers money. But it is not cheap once you outgrow the 20 GB Beginner plan, the lower plans take 15% of your print sales, and branding features like a custom domain start at Professional.
If you are looking for a Pic-Time alternative, these are the strongest options in 2026, and what each one does better.
Terracotta
Best for Keeping a print store and custom domain without a $25+ plan
We make Terracotta, so read this with that in mind. Photographers usually leave Pic-Time for one of two reasons: the jump from 20 GB to $25 a month for 100 GB, or the commission on lower plans. Terracotta keeps what makes Pic-Time good (beautiful galleries and a real print store) and drops the tiers. You set your own markup, and the custom domain and branding that Pic-Time reserves for Professional are on every account.
What we like
- Print store with pro lab fulfillment on every account
- Custom domain and your own branding on every account
- Pay only for the storage you keep, prorated to the day
- Launch sales and coupons included
Watch out for
- Sales automation is newer than Pic-Time's
- No native mobile app yet
Pricing Free up to 3 GB, then billed by the GB (about $15.60/mo at 100 GB, $23.85 at 250 GB)
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Best for More storage per dollar and an all-in-one ecosystem
If you carry a big archive, Pixieset Pro's 1 TB for $30 a month is $20 cheaper than Pic-Time Advanced. See the full Pic-Time vs Pixieset comparison.
What we like
- 1 TB for $30, versus $50 for Pic-Time's unlimited plan
- Commission-free paid plans
- Website builder available
Watch out for
- Less powerful sales automation
- Only 3 GB free
Pricing Free (3 GB) · Basic $10/mo · Plus $20/mo (100 GB) · Pro $30/mo (1 TB) · Ultimate $50/mo
ShootProof
Best for Zero commission on every order
If commission is what bothers you about Pic-Time, ShootProof is the cleanest answer: it takes nothing from your sales on any plan.
What we like
- 0% commission on every plan, including Free
- Contracts and invoices built in
Watch out for
- Galleries look less editorial than Pic-Time's
Pricing Free (3 GB) · Starter $9.99/mo · Standard $19.99/mo (100 GB) · Professional $31.99/mo (1 TB)
Sprout Studio
Best for Replacing Pic-Time and your CRM with one tool
Sprout Studio makes sense if you are also paying for HoneyBook or Dubsado and want to consolidate. Otherwise it is more software than a gallery needs.
What we like
- Galleries, sales, contracts and workflows in one login
- Commission-free
Watch out for
- Expensive if you only need galleries
- Active gallery caps on lower plans
Pricing Lite $24/mo (50 GB) · Basic $46/mo (100 GB) · Pro $66/mo (200 GB) · Unlimited $89/mo
Zenfolio
Best for Event and school photographers selling high volumes
Zenfolio is the pick for volume ordering, less so for wedding and portrait delivery.
What we like
- Unlimited JPEG storage on Advanced
- Website included
- Built for high-volume ordering
Watch out for
- 7% commerce fee per order
- Store starts at Professional
Pricing Basic $9/mo · Professional $23/mo (150 GB) · Advanced $40/mo (unlimited JPEG)
What you would actually pay instead of Pic-Time
At 100 GB, Pic-Time Professional is $25 a month. Pixieset Plus is $20, ShootProof Standard is $19.99, and Terracotta is about $15.60. Above 100 GB the gap gets wider, because Pic-Time's next step is $50 for unlimited. Our storage cost breakdown compares every level from 25 to 250 GB.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cheaper alternative to Pic-Time?
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At 100 GB, Terracotta costs about $15.60 a month versus $25 for Pic-Time Professional, with the print store, custom domain and branding included. Pixieset Plus ($20) and ShootProof Standard ($19.99) are also cheaper at that level.
Does Pic-Time charge commission on print sales?
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Yes. Pic-Time takes 15% on its Free and Beginner plans, even if you collect payment yourself, and 6 to 8% of your profit on Professional and Advanced when Pic-Time processes the payment.
