Cliqora vs Pixieset
The Pixieset Alternative With AI Superpowers
Pixieset is a solid gallery platform, but it lacks AI features that save photographers hours. Cliqora offers everything Pixieset does — plus face recognition, AI culling, highlight reels, and more.
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CliqoraFaceSyncAI face recognition
SnapFindSelfie delivery
CullIQAI photo culling
ReelCraftAI highlight reels
LightMatchSmart batch editing
ScanDropQR code events
From $9/mo
All AI features included
Pixieset
AI face recognition
Selfie delivery
AI photo culling
AI highlight reels
Smart batch editing
QR code events
From $10/mo
No AI features
What is Pixieset?
Pixieset is a popular client gallery and e-commerce platform for photographers. It offers gallery hosting, digital downloads, print sales, and website building. Plans range from free (3GB, 15% commission) to $50/month (unlimited storage).
Why Switch from Pixieset to Cliqora?
AI face recognition groups photos by person — Pixieset has no face detection
Selfie photo delivery lets guests find their own photos — not available on Pixieset
AI photo culling saves 3+ hours per event — Pixieset requires manual culling
AI highlight reels generated automatically — Pixieset has no video features
Smart batch editing with lighting awareness — Pixieset has no editing tools
WhatsApp delivery built in — not available on Pixieset
500GB storage at $24/mo vs Pixieset's 100GB at $20/mo
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cliqora | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| AI Face Recognition | Yes — all paid plans | No |
| Selfie Photo Delivery | Yes — Starter and above | No |
| AI Photo Culling | Yes — all plans | No |
| AI Highlight Reels | Yes — all plans | No |
| Smart Batch Editing | Yes — Pro and above | No |
| Client Galleries | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Domain | Yes — Pro and above | Yes — $20/mo+ |
| White-label | Yes — Pro and above | Yes — $50/mo |
| WhatsApp Delivery | Yes — Pro and above | No |
| QR Code Events | Yes — Starter and above | No |
| FTP Upload | Yes — Pro and above | No |
| Desktop App | Yes — Windows & macOS | No |
| Print Sales | Coming soon | Yes — 0-15% commission |
| Starting Price | $9/mo (50GB) | $10/mo (10GB) |
| 500GB Storage | $24/mo | ~$50/mo (1TB tier) |
Cliqora Plans
MonthlyAnnualSave 22%
Free
$0
1 GB storage
Starter
$7/month
$89 billed annually
50 GB storage
Business
$39/month
$468 billed annually
2 TB storage
Pay Per Event
$5 per event
Perfect for occasional events. Includes AI face matching, selfie delivery, QR standee, guest uploads, and event page. Valid for 7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I migrate from Pixieset to Cliqora?
Yes. You can download your photos from Pixieset and re-upload them to Cliqora. We're working on a direct migration tool to make this even easier.
Does Cliqora have print sales like Pixieset?
Print sales are on our roadmap and coming soon. Currently, Cliqora focuses on AI-powered gallery management and delivery.
Is Cliqora cheaper than Pixieset?
For equivalent features, yes. Cliqora's Pro plan ($24/mo) includes 500GB storage and all AI features. Pixieset's comparable plan is $50/mo for 1TB but without any AI features.
Does Cliqora have a website builder like Pixieset?
Cliqora includes a portfolio page feature but not a full website builder. We focus on gallery management, AI tools, and photo delivery.