The short answer
Choose GalleryLink if you want the choice per delivery — your existing Google Drive with no re-uploading and no storage fees, or hosted uploads at a lower price than Pixieset's tiers. Choose Pixieset if selling prints in a built-in store, a client mobile app, and a broader all-in-one ecosystem matter most.
Feature comparison
| Feature | GalleryLink | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Delivers from your Google Drive (no re-upload) | ✓ | — |
| Direct upload / hosted galleries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Where photos live | Your Drive — or hosted by us, per gallery | Uploaded to Pixieset |
| Storage limits / fees | Drive: none · Hosted: 2 GB–250 GB by plan | Storage-tiered plans |
| Client needs no account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live sync with your Drive folder | ✓ | — |
| Password protection | Yes (Pro) | ✓ |
| Full-resolution downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo & video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Layouts & themes | 7 layouts, 7 themes | Gallery designs |
| Whole-gallery ZIP download | Yes (Studio) | ✓ |
| Watermarked previews | Yes (Studio) | ✓ |
| Guest photo wall + live venue slideshow | Yes (Pro) | — |
| Client favorites / proofing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your own studio page + subdomain | yourname.gallerylink.live | Separate website builder |
| Built-in print store / sell prints | — | ✓ |
| Client mobile gallery app | — | ✓ |
| Free plan | 1 gallery, shared free for 24 hours; keep it for $10 once or with Pro | 3 GB, 15% commission on store sales |
| Paid pricing | Pro $5/mo · Studio $15/mo (250 GB) | $10–$50/mo by storage ($8–$40 billed yearly) |
| Price scales with storage | Drive mode: flat forever | Yes |
| Keeping old galleries online | Pro: forever in Drive mode, flat price | Counts against your storage tier |
Where GalleryLink stands out
- • No re-uploading. Use the Drive folder you already back up to — no second copy, no upload waits.
- • Drive mode has no storage fees. Your Google Drive is the storage, so you never pay for tiers or hit a cap — and when you do want hosting, 250 GB costs $15/mo.
- • Always in sync. Add or remove photos in Drive and the gallery updates itself.
- • Lower price either way. $50/year for unlimited Drive-linked galleries, or Studio at $15/mo with 250 GB hosted.
- • Simple and fast. Paste a link, pick a theme, share — about a minute.
Where Pixieset may suit you
- • Built-in print store. Pixieset lets you sell prints and products directly to clients — GalleryLink focuses on delivery, not commerce.
- • Client mobile app and a long-established, all-in-one ecosystem (website builder, store, studio manager).
FAQ
Is GalleryLink a good Pixieset alternative?
Yes, if your goal is delivering galleries to clients. GalleryLink serves them from your own Google Drive (no re-uploading, no storage fees) or hosts your uploads directly — with ZIP downloads and watermarks on Studio. If you also need an integrated print store, Pixieset does more there.
What's the main difference between GalleryLink and Pixieset?
Pixieset is upload-only: your photos live on Pixieset under storage-tiered plans. GalleryLink gives you both options per gallery — link a Drive folder (photos stay in your Drive, read live, no storage cap) or upload directly and GalleryLink hosts them.
Can I sell prints with GalleryLink?
No — GalleryLink is focused on beautiful, fast delivery and full-resolution downloads, not a print store. If selling prints is essential, Pixieset (or Pic-Time) is the better fit.
How does pricing compare?
GalleryLink is free to build and preview a gallery; to share it you go Pro or pay $10 once for that gallery. Then Pro at $5/month for unlimited Drive-linked galleries plus 10 GB of hosted uploads, or Studio at $15/month with 250 GB. Pixieset's paid plans scale with storage; check pixieset.com for current tiers.
See GalleryLink for yourself
Paste a Google Drive folder link and share a beautiful gallery — free to start, no credit card.
Start freeCreate a galleryDisclosure: GalleryLink is our own product. Pixieset details are based on pixieset.com/pricing (plans and prices as published on pixieset.com/pricing, October 2026); pricing and features change often — please verify on their site. Pro pricing referenced as $5/mo or $50/yr. We aim to represent Pixieset fairly; tell us if anything is out of date and we’ll correct it.