Pixpa is a website builder focused on visual portfolios and galleries, with a built-in store that takes no commission on sales. It suits a photographer, designer, or artist who wants to show her work and sell prints or small products from one site at low cost.
Key features
- Portfolio and gallery templates: built for visual work.
- Built-in store: no commission on sales.
- Client galleries: deliver photos privately.
- Blog and custom domain: included in plans.
Pricing
Plans start around $5 to $6 a month billed yearly across Basic, Creator, Professional, and Advanced, with bigger discounts on 2-year billing. Monthly billing costs more.
Prices change over time. Details above are based on Pixpa’s own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Low price for a builder with a store | Fewer marketing integrations than larger platforms |
| No commission on sales | Smaller add-on ecosystem |
| Suited to visual portfolios | Less suited to a large store |
Pixpa vs Shopify
Shopify, also covered on bahiyat, fits when sales are the core and growing. Pixpa is cheaper and suits a portfolio with a small store.
Who it’s best for
Women photographers, designers, artists, and creatives who want a portfolio and small store at low cost.
Skip it if your business is a store with hundreds of products or needs advanced marketing integrations.
How to get started
Start the trial, choose a template that fits your work, and add your ten best pieces before turning on the store.
FAQ
Does Pixpa take a sales commission? No.
Is there a free trial? Yes, check its length on the site.
Disclosure: bahiyat may earn a commission if you sign up for Pixpa through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
