Pixieset Studio Manager
pixieset.com
What it is
Pixieset Studio Manager is a CRM for photographers to manage bookings, payments and client work. Clients can check availability, book sessions and pay through an online booking site. The system supports invoices, contracts, questionnaires and quotes, with options for branded documents. Its Mini Sessions Creator builds a schedule from a chosen date and number of spots. A visual project board groups work by stage and can include client details, documents and sessions. Contact management tracks clients and leads, and customizable forms can be embedded on a website to collect inquiries. Integrations include Google Calendar, Google Meet and Zoom. Payment methods include Pixieset Payments, Stripe, PayPal and manual payment; Pixieset Payments is available in the United States and Canada. Apps for iOS and Android support messaging, booking inquiries, documents and project management. A free plan is available. Plus costs $12 a month when billed annually, or $15/month; Pro costs $18 a month when billed annually, or $24/month.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Studio Manager is Pixieset’s CRM for photographers covering bookings, payments and client workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
- Purpose
- Studio Manager is an all-in-one CRM for photographers to manage bookings, take payments, and grow their photography business.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
- Integrations
- Studio Manager offers Google Calendar synchronization, Zoom video-call integration and Google Meet support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · website-help.pixieset.com
- Support
- Pixieset directs users to its Help & Support Center for assistance.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
- Founded
- 2013Read 23 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
- Company
- Pixieset describes itself as a profitable, privately owned company founded in 2013 by photographers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
- API access
- Pixieset’s terms allow access only through official user interfaces or APIs that Pixieset provides.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
- Booking
- Clients can view availability, book sessions, and pay online through a booking site.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
- Calendar
- A built-in calendar tracks sessions, meetings and deadlines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists Pixieset as a privately held Vancouver software company founded in 2013 with 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Contact management
- Contacts are categorized as clients, leads or other contacts, with bulk CSV import available.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixieset.com
- Contacts and leads
- Contact management tracks clients and leads, while customizable contact forms can be embedded on a website to capture leads.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
- Contracts
- Photographers can send contracts for online signatures from any device.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixieset.com
- Data transfers
- The privacy policy says EEA data transfers use Standard Contractual Clauses and identifies PIPEDA for Canada.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
- Documents
- Studio Manager supports invoices, contracts, questionnaires, and quotes, with branded document options.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
- Help and documentation
- The Help Center provides articles covering contacts, projects, booking, invoices, contracts, quotes and questionnaires.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixieset.com
- Invoices and payments
- The service supports branded invoices, online payments, payment schedules, reminders, tips and retainers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
- Lead forms
- Custom contact forms collect prospective-client details and organize submissions in Studio Manager.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixieset.com
- Legal name
- Crunchbase identifies the company’s legal name as Pixieset Media Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Licence and hosting
- Studio Manager is a proprietary hosted service; the terms provide no open-source licence or self-hosting option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
- Limit: automation
- A Reddit discussion says Pixieset lacks the trigger-based workflows and SMS reminders available in some competing CRMs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
- Limit: downloads and uploads
- Users report difficult bulk downloading, awkward upload navigation and client difficulty downloading media.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Limit: mobile gallery access
- The Studio Manager app does not provide direct access to Client Gallery collections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: pricing
- Independent users describe the combined gallery, website and Studio Manager subscriptions as expensive compared with alternatives.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
- Limit: support
- Reviewers report no phone support and difficulty getting answers beyond links or documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
- Mini sessions
- The mini-session creator generates a schedule from a selected date and number of booking spots.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
- Mobile app
- Pixieset released its Studio Manager mobile app on April 23, 2026 for iOS and Android workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · website-help.pixieset.com
- Notable news
- Pixieset announced Studio Manager’s public beta on October 28, 2021.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blog.pixieset.com
- Online booking
- Clients can view availability, choose sessions and pay through a photographer’s booking site.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
- Ownership and funding
- Crunchbase lists Pixieset as private equity backed and privately held.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Payment integrations
- Payment methods include Pixieset Payments, Stripe and PayPal, with card and digital-wallet support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixieset.com
- Payments
- Available payment methods include Pixieset Payments, Stripe, PayPal, and manual payment; Pixieset Payments is available in the United States and Canada.Read 30 Sep 2026 · website-help.pixieset.com
- Praise: ease of use
- Independent reviewers commonly describe the interface, templates and photographer-focused workflow as easy to use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
- Praise: simple consolidation
- A Reddit photographer reported replacing several tools because Studio Manager was simple, reasonably priced and integrated with Stripe.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
- Project management
- Projects use a visual board to organize documents, sessions, payments, galleries and client messages by workflow stage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixieset.com
- Questionnaires and quotes
- Custom questionnaires and quotes are available, and an accepted quote can create a draft invoice.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.pixieset.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 4.9 out of 5 from 2.2K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Capterra
- 4.5 out of 5 from 33 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Rating on GetApp
- 4.5 out of 5 from 33 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.8 out of 5 from 590 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Rating on Trustpilot
- 3.1 out of 5 from 29 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Security and privacy
- Pixieset says it uses technical and administrative safeguards, redundancies, and firewalls to protect personal information, while noting that internet storage and transfer cannot be guaranteed absolutely secure.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
- Security statement
- Pixieset says it uses technical and administrative safeguards, redundancies and firewalls but does not guarantee absolute security.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
Plans and prices
Free Free Never Unlimited invoices · 3 contracts · 3 quotes or questionnaires · 1 active session type · Basic booking and scheduling · Accept online payments Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
Free Free Never Unlimited invoices · 3 contracts · 3 quotes or questionnaires · 1 active session type · Basic booking and scheduling · Online payments Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
Plus $12 a month Billed annually or $15/month All Free features · Unlimited contracts and quotes or questionnaires · 3 active session types · Custom branding · Booking intake forms · Payment and document reminders · Accept tips on invoices Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
Plus $12 a month annually or $15/month Unlimited contracts · Unlimited quotes or questionnaires · 3 active session types · Custom branding · Intake forms · Payment and document reminders · Invoice tips Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
Pro $18 a month Billed annually or $24/month All Plus features · Booking reminders · Unlimited session types · Collect retainer and accept tips during booking · Manually approve bookings · Remove Pixieset branding Read 30 Sep 2026 · pixieset.com
Pro $18 a month annually or $24/month Unlimited session types · Booking reminders · Retainers and tips during booking · Manual booking approval · Remove Pixieset branding Read 15 Oct 2026 · pixieset.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Clients can book and pay online.
- Includes invoices, contracts, questionnaires and quotes.
- Mini Sessions Creator builds schedules from dates and spots.
- Embeddable forms capture leads.
- Integrates with Google Calendar, Google Meet and Zoom.
Limits
- Free plan allows only one active session type.
- Plus costs $12 a month when billed annually.
- Pixieset Payments is available only in the United States and Canada.
Who it suits
Studio Manager suits photographers who want client booking, payments, documents and project tracking in one CRM. Its mobile apps support client messaging and booking inquiries.
Verdict
Studio Manager combines booking, client documents, payments and project organization for photography businesses. The free plan has limits on active session types and documents; Plus and Pro add capabilities at listed monthly prices.
Where Specifiction places it
- Photography Studio Management Software#3 of 238.9
