Pic-Time alternative for videographers
Pic-Time is the gold standard for photo galleries and print sales. But if your primary deliverable is a 4K wedding film with original-quality downloads, branded streaming, and long-term client access — OurStoria is the alternative built for videographers. One link for video and photos, unlimited bandwidth, no recompression.
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Pic-Time is designed around photo proofing and print sales. When your core deliverable is a cinematic wedding film, the priorities shift — and so should the platform.
Every OurStoria gallery leads with your cinematic highlight, followed by ceremony edits, speeches, and photos below. No forcing a 4K film into a photo-browsing UI. Original H.264 MP4 streams in 4K through CDN with byte-range delivery — instant playback, no time limits.
Pic-Time Professional includes only 30 GB of video storage. Matching OurStoria's 200 GB requires add-ons that push the price above $31/mo. OurStoria includes 200 GB, unlimited bandwidth, and no per-viewer fees at $14.99/mo — built for the storage demands of 4K video.
Pic-Time ties gallery access to your subscription. OurStoria's Safe Archive keeps individual projects accessible to couples at $12/year per project — perfect for 5th and 10th anniversary rewatching, and for offering "lifetime access" as a premium package feature.
Based on publicly listed plans and documentation as of 2026. Always verify on each vendor's pricing page before subscribing.
| Feature | OurStoria | Pic-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for | Wedding videographers & photographers | Photographers (video added late 2024) |
| Starting price | $14.99/mo with 200 GB video | Free (1 GB video) / $21/mo for 30 GB video |
| 4K video streaming | Yes, original H.264, byte-range CDN | Yes on paid video storage |
| Video time limit | None | 90 minutes per file |
| Original-quality video download | Yes, exact uploaded file | Varies by plan |
| Video storage included | 200 GB (Starter) | 1–60 GB depending on plan |
| Unlimited streaming bandwidth | Yes on every plan | Depends on plan |
| Photo delivery in same gallery | Yes, same link | Yes (core strength) |
| Photo proofing / client selection | No | Yes (core strength) |
| Built-in print / product store | No | Yes with commission |
| Built-in CRM for couples | Yes | Client management (order-focused) |
| Anniversary email automation | Yes, auto-sent to couples | No |
| Long-term archive add-on | Safe Archive at $12–19/year per project | No, ties to subscription |
| Public portfolio page | Yes at /{username} | Photographer portfolio |
| Live Moments (guest photos) | Yes | No |
| Free trial | 7-day Free Pro Trial — 20 GB, no card | Free tier exists (1 GB video) |
Pic-Time remains the industry standard for photo galleries and print sales. The moment your hero product shifts to video, the priorities — and the economics — change.
OurStoria plans are sized for wedding video reality: 200 GB for 10–15 weddings, 450 GB for 20–30, 1.5 TB for high-volume studios. No add-on math, no surprise overages. Pic-Time's 30 GB Professional tier barely fits one 4K wedding.
Background FFmpeg queues handle fast-start optimization while you keep working. The CRM autofills couple data. Anniversary automation turns on by default. You spend minutes per wedding after the first, not hours.
Safe Archive keeps individual projects accessible to your couples long after the main subscription ends — $12/year per project for 30 GB (Standard) or $19/year for 60 GB (Plus). It's how "lifetime access" becomes a premium package tier without inflating your main plan storage.
Yes. Pic-Time is excellent for photographers with its proofing, print store, and IPS workflows. But for wedding videographers whose primary deliverable is a cinematic film, OurStoria is purpose-built — 4K streaming, original-quality downloads, branded galleries, Safe Archive, and a CRM for couples.
For video delivery, yes. OurStoria Starter includes 200 GB video storage at $14.99/mo with unlimited bandwidth. Comparable video capacity on Pic-Time requires their Professional plan plus a video storage add-on, costing $31+/mo.
Yes. Pic-Time limits featured videos to 90 minutes per file. OurStoria has no time limit — upload and stream files of any length.
OurStoria Starter is $14.99/mo with 200 GB video storage included. Pic-Time Professional is $21/mo with only 30 GB video — adding 100 GB costs an extra $10/mo. For video-heavy workflows, OurStoria is significantly cheaper.
OurStoria includes photos in the same gallery as video, but does not have IPS proofing, client selection, or a print store. If print sales are central to your business, Pic-Time is the better tool for that. Many hybrid shooters use both.
No. OurStoria focuses on delivery and client experience rather than e-commerce. For videographers, this means a simpler, more focused tool. For photographers who sell prints, Pic-Time has the advantage.
Yes — every account starts with a 7-day Free Pro Trial. Every Pro Plan feature is unlocked: branded galleries, custom URL slugs, password protection, custom fonts, Sidebar & Cinematic layouts, embed iframe, Live Moments and social links. 20 GB of video storage and 1 GB of photos are included, no credit card required. The only differences vs. a paid plan are a small watermark on video playback, disabled client downloads, and limits of 3 projects with up to 3 videos each.
Yes. Many hybrid shooters use Pic-Time for photo proofing and print sales, and OurStoria for cinematic video delivery. The two complement each other well.
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