Pixieset alternative for videographers
Pixieset is great for photographers. But if you deliver 4K wedding films with original-quality downloads, branded streaming, and long-term client access — OurStoria is the alternative purpose-built for your work. One link for video and photos, unlimited bandwidth, no recompression.
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Pixieset was designed around photo proofing and sales. When your primary deliverable is a 20-minute 4K wedding film, the priorities are different — and so is the tool that serves them best.
Every gallery leads with your cinematic highlight, supported by ceremony edits, speeches, teasers, and photos below. No forcing video into a photo-proofing UI. Original H.264 MP4 streams in 4K through CDN with byte-range delivery so playback starts instantly.
Couples watch, download, and re-share without hitting bandwidth ceilings. Downloads return the exact file you uploaded — same bitrate, same codec, zero recompression. What left your timeline is what arrives on their laptop.
You don't lose photo delivery by switching. Every OurStoria gallery supports full-resolution photo sets alongside your films — same link, same branding, same password. One subscription replaces Pixieset and your separate video delivery tool.
Based on publicly listed plans and documentation as of 2026. Always verify on each vendor's pricing page before subscribing.
| Feature | OurStoria | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Designed for | Wedding videographers & photographers | Photographers (photo-first) |
| Starting price | $14.99/mo with 200 GB | Free photo tier, paid video tiers |
| 4K video streaming | Yes, original H.264, byte-range CDN | Yes on paid video add-on |
| Original-quality video download | Yes, exact uploaded file | Varies by plan |
| Unlimited streaming bandwidth | Yes on every plan | Depends on plan tier |
| Password-protected galleries | Yes on every plan | Yes |
| Photo delivery in same gallery | Yes, same link, same branding | Yes (core strength) |
| Built-in CRM for couples | Yes | No (Studio Manager is separate) |
| 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 |
| Custom domain (white-label) | Yes on higher tiers, no "Powered by" | Yes on higher tiers |
| Public portfolio page | Yes at /{username} | Separate product (Website) |
| Viewing analytics per video | Yes, per couple in CRM | Yes, gallery-level |
| Free trial | 7-day Free Pro Trial — every Pro Plan feature unlocked, 20 GB, no card | Free tier exists, video requires upgrade |
Pixieset remains excellent at what it was designed for: photo proofing, IPS-style sales, and lightweight photo galleries. The moment your core product shifts to 4K cinematic films, the priorities flip.
OurStoria plans are priced around how many weddings you actually deliver per year — 200 GB for 10-15 weddings, 450 GB for 20-30, 1.5 TB for high-volume studios. No per-client fees, no bandwidth surprises.
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. OurStoria is purpose-built for delivering 4K wedding videos through branded, password-protected galleries with original-quality downloads. Pixieset is strong for photo-first photographers; for videographers who also deliver photos, OurStoria covers both in one branded link.
Yes. Every OurStoria gallery can include a full-resolution photo set alongside cinematic films, with the same branding, same password, and the same link. One subscription replaces separate Pixieset and generic video delivery tools.
Pixieset video storage is priced per photographer and limits bandwidth or quality on lower tiers. OurStoria Starter is $14.99/month with 200 GB storage, unlimited bandwidth, 4K streaming, and original-quality downloads included from day one.
Yes. OurStoria stores original H.264 MP4 files with no transcoding or recompression. Clients stream in 4K via CDN and download the exact file you uploaded.
Built-in CRM for couples, anniversary email automation, Safe Archive add-on ($12/year per project for 30 GB Standard, $19/year for 60 GB Plus), and a public portfolio page. All are designed around the wedding videographer workflow.
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. Running both in parallel during migration is recommended. Use OurStoria for new deliveries and keep active Pixieset galleries live until clients have downloaded everything they need.
Yes. Every gallery can be password-protected with optional expiry, and download access can be toggled per project. Access control is available on every plan including Starter.
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7-day Free Pro Trial — every Pro Plan feature unlocked, 20 GB included, no credit card. Send your next wedding through a branded gallery and see the difference.