SteadyLink vs Pixieset
Pixieset is an all-in-one business tool for photographers, with client galleries, a print store, websites and studio management. SteadyLink is lighter. It gives you client collections with picks, watermarks and downloads, plus permanent links for every file, so a retouched photo replaces the draft without the client getting a new link. If you want to sell prints, Pixieset does more. If you want simple delivery that also hosts the rest of your files, SteadyLink fits.
At a glance
| Feature | SteadyLink | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Files at links that last, with client collections | A full business suite for photographers |
| Client galleries | Collections with password and expiry | Yes, a core feature |
| Client picks and proofing | Picks with a selection limit | Yes, favorites and proofing |
| Watermarks | Text or logo, burned in on the server | Yes |
| Print store | No | Yes |
| Replace a retouch, keep the link | Yes, every revision kept | Re-upload into the gallery |
| Hosts non-photo files | Any file type, with its own link | Focused on photos and video |
Pricing
SteadyLink
- Free$0
10 GB storage, 50 GB / month delivery, 1 member
- Personal$9 a month, or $7.50 billed yearly
50 GB storage, 100 GB / month delivery, 1 member
- Pro$39 a month, or $32.50 billed yearly
100 GB storage, 1 TB / month delivery, 5 members
- Business$129 a month, or $107.50 billed yearly
500 GB storage, 3 TB / month delivery, 20 members
Pixieset
- Free$0
3 GB storage
- Basic$10 a month, or $8 billed yearly
10 GB storage
- Plus$20 a month, or $16 billed yearly
100 GB storage
- Pro$30 a month, or $24 billed yearly
1 TB storage
Where Pixieset is the better choice
Selling prints and products
Its store handles print orders and fulfilment. SteadyLink doesn't sell prints.
More storage per dollar
1 TB for $30 a month is far more space than SteadyLink offers at that price.
Business tools
Websites, contracts, invoices and booking live in the same suite.
Where SteadyLink is the better choice
Retouches replace in place
Upload the final edit over the draft. The link the client already has opens the final, and the draft stays in the history.
Any file type, delivered directly
A price list PDF, an installer, a CSV export and a hero image all get a permanent link that serves the file itself, with revision history behind it.
Watermarks done on the server
Clients never receive the unmarked original, in previews or downloads, until you turn the watermark off.
Links and automation
Every file has an API, webhooks and an S3-compatible endpoint, so galleries can plug into your own workflow.
Which one to pick
Pick Pixieset if
- You sell prints and products to clients
- You want websites, contracts and invoices in one place
- You need a lot of storage for full shoots
Pick SteadyLink if
- You want simple client delivery with picks and watermarks
- You also host PDFs, videos and other files with permanent links
- Edits get replaced and the client's link must stay the same
- You want an API and webhooks around your galleries
Questions
Is SteadyLink a Pixieset alternative?
For delivering photos to clients, yes. SteadyLink has client collections with picks, watermarks and download controls. It doesn't sell prints or build websites, which Pixieset does.
Can clients pick their favorite photos?
Yes. Turn on client proofing for a collection, set how many picks a client can make, and they send their selection back to you.
Can I watermark photos?
Yes, with text or your logo. The watermark is burned in on the server, so clients never receive the unmarked original until you turn it off.
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