Piczel vs Zenfolio
A long-running portfolio and gallery platform with an integrated print lab and a commission on sales.
| Compared on | Piczel | Zenfolio |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Galleries, portfolio site, store and studio tools in one plan | Portfolio site, galleries and a print store; studio tools on the higher tiers |
| Entry price | $10 or ₦10,000 a month (Studio), 30-day Pro trial, Free plan that stays free | $9 a month for 15 GB |
| Storage at entry | 100 GB on Studio; 15 GB on Free | 15 GB at $9 |
| Mid plan | Pro, $30 or ₦30,000 for 300 GB | $23 for 150 GB |
| Top plan | Studio+, $60 or ₦60,000 for 1 TB | $40, unlimited JPEG storage plus 150 GB of video |
| Sells prints | Yes, from inside the gallery, no commission | Yes, through its print lab, with a 7% commission plus processing on sales |
| Portfolio site | Yes, on your own domain, included | Yes, included |
| Bookings and invoices | Yes: bookings, estimates, invoices, client records | Invoicing from the middle tier; bookings a $10 add-on below Advanced |
| Pay in naira | Yes, at local prices through Paystack | No, USD by card |
| Client needs an account | No, a link opens the gallery | No, a link opens the gallery |
| Migration help | Yes, we move it for you by hand | Self-serve upload |
Prices checked 20 September 2026, in US dollars, from Zenfolio's public pricing page. They may have changed since. Piczel figures are ours.
Credit where it is due.
Zenfolio's top plan is unlimited storage for $40, which no Piczel plan matches, and its print lab integration is mature: orders go straight to a lab and ship without you in the loop. If you sell a lot of lab prints and never want to touch fulfilment, that is real.
The short version.
Zenfolio is the closest to Piczel in shape: a site, galleries and a store in one place. The differences are the commission and the storage ladder. Zenfolio takes 7% plus processing on every sale; Piczel takes nothing. Zenfolio's $9 buys 15 GB; Piczel's $10 buys 100 GB. Zenfolio wins above 1 TB, where its $40 unlimited plan beats anything we sell.
Moving from Zenfolio? We do it for youZenfolio and Piczel, in plain answers.
Does Piczel take a commission on print sales like Zenfolio?
No. Zenfolio charges 7% plus payment processing on sales. Piczel charges nothing on sales; you pay the subscription and keep what your clients pay you.
Is Piczel cheaper than Zenfolio?
At the entry, Zenfolio is $9 for 15 GB and Piczel is $10 for 100 GB. In the middle, Zenfolio is $23 for 150 GB and Piczel is $30 for 300 GB. At the top, Zenfolio's $40 unlimited plan is cheaper than Piczel's $60 for 1 TB.
Can I move from Zenfolio to Piczel?
Yes. Send us an export or access and we move your galleries, clients and contacts for you, at no charge.
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