Purpose-built CRM
Fstop was designed as a CRM from day one. Every feature — inquiries, contracts, invoices, emails — is built around managing client relationships, not delivering galleries.
Honest Comparison
Pixieset started as a gallery delivery tool and added CRM features. Fstop was built as a CRM from day one. Here's how they actually compare for managing your photography business.
TL;DR
Monthly Price
$21.99/mo
vs
$25-40/mo
Built For
CRM first
vs
Galleries first
Contract Builder
Full drag-and-drop
vs
Basic templates
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Fstop | Pixieset |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Management | ||
| Lead capture forms | ✓ Built-in form builder | ✓ Contact forms |
| Visual pipeline | ✓ Kanban pipeline | ✗ List view only |
| Auto-responses | ✓ Email templates | ✓ Auto-replies |
| Contracts & Invoicing | ||
| Contract builder | ✓ Drag-and-drop builder | ~ Basic templates |
| E-signatures | ✓ Built in | ✓ Built in |
| Invoicing | ✓ Full invoicing | ✓ Basic invoicing |
| Payment processing | ✓ Track payments | ✓ Stripe integration |
| Galleries & Delivery | ||
| Client galleries | ✗ Not included | ✓ Core feature |
| Print store | ✗ Not included | ✓ Built-in store |
| Download tracking | ✗ Not included | ✓ Full tracking |
| Communication | ||
| Gmail integration | ✓ Send from Gmail | ✗ Platform email only |
| Email templates | ✓ Branded templates | ✓ Basic templates |
| Branded emails | ✓ Your brand everywhere | ~ Limited branding |
| Branding | ||
| Custom branding kit | ✓ Logo, colors, fonts | ✓ Gallery branding |
| Branded contracts | ✓ Fully branded | ~ Basic branding |
| Branded invoices | ✓ Fully branded | ~ Basic branding |
Pros & Cons
Fstop was designed as a CRM from day one. Every feature — inquiries, contracts, invoices, emails — is built around managing client relationships, not delivering galleries.
Send emails directly from your Gmail account. Clients see your email address, not a platform address. Conversations stay in your inbox.
$21.99/mo gets you every feature. No plan tiers, no feature gates, no upsells.
Drag-and-drop contract builder with custom clauses, your branding, and e-signatures. Not just fill-in-the-blank templates.
Pixieset's core product is gallery delivery, and it's excellent. Beautiful client galleries, download tracking, and a built-in print store.
Built-in print store lets clients order prints directly from their gallery. Great passive revenue stream.
Pixieset has been around longer and has a larger user base. More integrations and community resources available.
If you want CRM + gallery delivery in one platform, Pixieset offers both (though the CRM features are more basic).
Pricing
$21.99/mo
Everything included. No tiers.
$25-40/mo
Suite plan required for CRM features. Gallery-only plans start lower.
Who It's For
Fstop doesn't do gallery delivery — and that's by design. We believe in doing fewer things really well rather than cramming every feature into one platform.
If you love Pixieset's galleries (and they are genuinely great), you can absolutely use Pixieset for delivery and Fstop for CRM. Many photographers use separate tools for shooting, editing, and delivery — your CRM can be separate too.
The question isn't 'which one does everything?' It's 'which one does the CRM part better?' And that's where we think the answer is clear.
Explore Features
7-day free trial. No credit card. All features included from day one.