Reviews of Pixieset – Studio Manager

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List of user reviews and ratings for Pixieset – Studio Manager

Total ratings

4.90 (Rating count: 2,171)

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Review summary

Users praise Pixieset Studio Manager as a strong all-in-one tool for client management, bookings, invoicing, and payments, especially for mobile use. They like the centralized hub and smooth client communication. However, recurring concerns include limited in-app access to client galleries, a less capable calendar/scheduling experience in the app (no calendar view, session-type adjustments), and weaker cross-device support (no dedicated iPad app and some desktop features missing on mobile). Many request gallery access in app and better parity with the web in terms of UI and workflow.

Pros

Unified client management, contracts, invoicing, and payments in one app.
Mobile/on-the-go productivity that lets you manage bookings and client communication away from a computer.
Streamlined client communication and workflows, including easy on-the-go sending of contracts and invoices, plus gallery delivery.
Responsive development and ongoing feature updates based on user feedback.
Good overall value and affordability with ongoing value.

Cons

In-app access to client galleries is missing; galleries can only be viewed on the web.
Calendar and scheduling features are incomplete in the app (no calendar view, limited session-type controls) and users often rely on Google Calendar.
No dedicated iPad app and uneven cross-device support; desktop/web features aren’t fully available in mobile.
UI/UX can feel messy or less intuitive than the web version, making organization harder on mobile.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.60

All time rating average: 4.90

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4% (2)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-26	ru*****	I love how easy this is to use on the go when I’m not near my computer at home.
I love how easy this is to use on the go when I’m not near my computer at home.
2026-08-19	ba*****	Have enjoyed using this studio manager ever since I got it. A lot of great features
Have enjoyed using this studio manager ever since I got it. A lot of great features
2026-08-17	Xl*****	I like it but I think it needs to let us attach files (such as photos or pdf) in the app when replying to inbox messages so I can send out my pricing guides or other documents directly to clients instead of having yo log into the PC
I like it but I think it needs to let us attach files (such as photos or pdf) in the app when replying to inbox messages so I can send out my pricing guides or other documents directly to clients instead of having yo log into the PC
2026-06-23	Br*****	I wish we can look at our galleries with this app!!!!!
I wish we can look at our galleries with this app!!!!!
2026-05-18	jd*****	No se puede iniciar sesión
No se puede iniciar sesión
2026-05-15	Ma*****	Very intuituve, love using this CRM system!
Very intuituve, love using this CRM system!
2026-05-03	Kr*****	I used Acuity for years but decided to switch to Pixieset since I used them for my gallery delivery and website but this transition has not been easy. I’ve had many successful transactions go through and still don’t have access to use the Instant Payout feature. The calendar, projects and sessions are organized messier than acuity. I have to use an integrated Google calendar to print the actual calendar and it’s not as seamless as Acuity when referencing questionnaires and viewing appointment info. I end up having to open up studio manager in several tabs on my laptop to be able to easily see everything. It’s just not as simply organized as Acuity. So much so that I’ve continued to pay Acuity’s monthly fee because I’ve wanted to go back to them. I’ve hoped I would feel better about studio manager but the non-access to instant payouts is getting annoying when I’ve been in business for over 8 years and the messy layout is annoying me too
I used Acuity for years but decided to switch to Pixieset since I used them for my gallery delivery and website but this transition has not been easy. I’ve had many successful transactions go through and still don’t have access to use the Instant Payout feature. The calendar, projects and sessions are organized messier than acuity. I have to use an integrated Google calendar to print the actual calendar and it’s not as seamless as Acuity when referencing questionnaires and viewing appointment info. I end up having to open up studio manager in several tabs on my laptop to be able to easily see everything. It’s just not as simply organized as Acuity. So much so that I’ve continued to pay Acuity’s monthly fee because I’ve wanted to go back to them. I’ve hoped I would feel better about studio manager but the non-access to instant payouts is getting annoying when I’ve been in business for over 8 years and the messy layout is annoying me too
2026-03-09	TD*****	Manage client requests, bookkeeping, and revenue effortlessly in one place — a must-have platform for every photographer. 📸
Manage client requests, bookkeeping, and revenue effortlessly in one place — a must-have platform for every photographer. 📸
2026-02-04	Go*****	Genuinely the best
Genuinely the best
2026-01-23	Ba*****	1/23/26 update: still loving the pixieset app! I don’t know how I lived before it, honestly. Coming on here to add that I desperately need my locations to be able to save so that when I’m creating a new project or session, I have a drop-down of my frequently used locations! This would save me from having to type addresses in all the time. Thank you pixieset for always being so responsive to feedback! I’m so grateful for this app! It has made booking so much easier and has become invaluable to my business. I will be a pixieset customer for life with how much value they’ve added over the years while still remaining so affordable! The app is still new, and while not buggy, is missing a few features I would find to be immensely helpful. First would be a calendar view of upcoming sessions! Second would be some of the desktop features that aren’t available in the app or mobile browsers, such as adjusting availability for each session type. I can’t wait to see what pixieset continues to add to this app!
1/23/26 update: still loving the pixieset app! I don’t know how I lived before it, honestly. Coming on here to add that I desperately need my locations to be able to save so that when I’m creating a new project or session, I have a drop-down of my frequently used locations! This would save me from having to type addresses in all the time. Thank you pixieset for always being so responsive to feedback! I’m so grateful for this app! It has made booking so much easier and has become invaluable to my business. I will be a pixieset customer for life with how much value they’ve added over the years while still remaining so affordable! The app is still new, and while not buggy, is missing a few features I would find to be immensely helpful. First would be a calendar view of upcoming sessions! Second would be some of the desktop features that aren’t available in the app or mobile browsers, such as adjusting availability for each session type. I can’t wait to see what pixieset continues to add to this app!