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Lenzl vs Pixieset
Prices checked 2026-09-01 · both platforms change pricing over time — check each one before deciding.
| Lenzl Hobby | Pixieset | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | £6/month | Basic — $8/mo (billed annually ($10 monthly)) |
| Storage | 20 GB | 10 GB |
| Custom domain | Buy at cost, or bring your own — included on Pro | Yes, on every paid tier |
| Commission on sales | 0% on Pro, 10% on Hobby | 0% on Pro, 10% on Hobby, 25% on Free |
| Client portal (QR / code access) |
And on Lenzl Pro
The table compares Hobby, Lenzl’s cheapest paid plan. Pro adds white-label galleries, unbranded embeds, 200 GB — and your domain included, along with its ongoing maintenance and renewal, rather than bought at cost. Pro takes 0% commission on sales and tips. Selling more than £80 a month, Pro costs less than Hobby. See the full plan comparison.
Choose Lenzl if
- You want your own domain from the cheapest paid tier at a lower price — Hobby is £6/month, or £4/month paid yearly with 20 GB and your own domain — buy one through Lenzl at cost, or connect one you already own — versus Pixieset Basic at $8/month for 10 GB. On Pro the domain is included, along with its ongoing maintenance and renewal.
- You want 0% commission on sales and the domain to come with the plan — Pro includes the name, along with its ongoing maintenance and renewal.
- You want a QR-code portal for handing a shoot to a client, not just a gallery link.
Choose Pixieset if
- You need a built-in CRM, invoicing and contract tools alongside galleries — Pixieset's all-in-one suite is more built out here than Lenzl's.
- You already have client workflows set up on Pixieset and switching cost outweighs the price difference.
- You want their marketplace of pre-built studio management add-ons.
Questions
Is Lenzl cheaper than Pixieset?
Yes, on the cheapest paid tier: Lenzl Hobby is £6/month, or £4/month paid yearly for 20 GB and a custom domain — buy one through Lenzl at cost, about $10/year plus £1 for the certificate, or connect one you already own at no extra cost. Pixieset's Basic plan is $8/month (billed annually) for 10 GB, and a custom domain is included on that tier too. Prices checked September 2026 and change over time — check both pricing pages before deciding.
Does Pixieset charge commission on sales?
Pixieset charges 0% commission on its paid tiers and 15% on its free tier, as of September 2026. Lenzl charges 25% on the free tier, 10% on Hobby (£6/month, or £4/month paid yearly) and 0% on Pro.
Can I use my own domain on Pixieset's cheapest plan?
Yes — Pixieset includes a custom domain on all its paid tiers, including Basic. Lenzl lets you connect one from Hobby (£6/month, or £4/month paid yearly), bought through Lenzl at cost or brought from another registrar; on Pro the domain is included, along with its ongoing maintenance and renewal.