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Pixpa vs ShutterShare

Both stand on photography website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Pixpa

Free trial Web

Pixpa brings portfolio publishing, client galleries, and store features together, with hosting and an SSL certificate on all plans. There is no free plan, so prospective users can use the 15-day trial before choosing a subscription.

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ShutterShare

Paid Web

ShutterShare combines portfolio publishing, gallery delivery, downloads, and photographer-focused controls. Its paid plans differ mainly by storage, with no free tier and web-admin uploads.

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The facts

PixpaShutterShare
Free planA free trialNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebWeb
Lowest paid planBasic: $9 a monthStarter: $5 a month
Plans published43
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitepixpa.commyshuttershare.com
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Pixpa: what it does well

  • More than 200 responsive portfolio templates.
  • Zero commission on sales across every plan.
  • All plans include hosting and SSL.
  • Stores support Stripe and PayPal.
  • Includes a 15-day trial.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • Prices exclude GST.
  • Custom domain is free only for the first year on annual plans.
  • Promotional discounts apply only to new subscriptions.

ShutterShare: what it does well

  • Includes public portfolios and private galleries
  • Clients need no accounts for shared galleries
  • Supports full-resolution original downloads
  • Offers configurable SVG watermarks
  • Provides custom domains and automatic SSL

What to know first

  • No free plan or free trial
  • Uploads are limited to 50 MB per file
  • No public API or native integrations
  • Storage limits can stop uploads

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