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Pic-Time vs Pixelmator Pro

Pic-Time logo

Pic-Time

Photography

Client galleries with an automated print store and marketing campaigns built in

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pixelmator Pro logo

Pixelmator Pro

Photography

Professional image editing for Mac

From
$49.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pic-Time has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Pic-Time the commission on store sales means the true cost rises with your success, so a photographer with strong print revenue may pay far more than the subscription implies and should price the top tier against the percentage before choosing.; Pixelmator Pro macOS only - no Windows, iPad, or mobile support
  • They diverge on capability: Pic-Time covers Designed galleries, Pixelmator Pro covers ML-powered editing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pic-Time and Pixelmator Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Pic-Time and Pixelmator Pro differ
AttributePic-TimePixelmator Pro
Starting priceFree$49.99/one-time
Pricing modelPer month by photo countUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidmacOS
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Photography).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Pic-Time

  • Designed galleries
  • Automated store campaigns
  • Wall art visualiser
  • Album proofing
  • Regional lab fulfilment
  • Digital delivery

Only in Pixelmator Pro

  • ML-powered editing
  • Non-destructive editing
  • RAW support
  • Layer styles
  • Color adjustments
  • Photos app
  • iCloud
  • Apple Silicon optimization

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Pic-Time

  • A wedding photographer who wants print revenue from past clients without writing and sending the promotions personallynot Pixelmator Pro
  • Studios where the gallery itself is part of the perceived product and a plain grid of thumbnails undersells the worknot Pixelmator Pro
  • Album based workflows that need clients to comment on spreads rather than exchange PDFs by emailnot Pixelmator Pro
  • Photographers with clients in several countries who need orders fulfilled by a lab local to the clientnot Pixelmator Pro

Pixelmator Pro

  • Photo editingnot Pic-Time
  • Graphic designnot Pic-Time
  • Digital artnot Pic-Time
  • Image retouchingnot Pic-Time

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pic-Time

  • The commission on store sales means the true cost rises with your success, so a photographer with strong print revenue may pay far more than the subscription implies and should price the top tier against the percentage before choosing.
  • Storage is counted by photo, so high volume delivery pushes you up the tiers even when the files themselves are small.
  • There is no contracts, invoicing, booking or CRM module, so a working studio still pays for a separate management tool and reconciles two systems.
  • Lab coverage is uneven by country and some regions have a single partner, which removes any ability to shop for print quality or price.
  • The automated campaigns go out under your studio name on Pic-Time schedules, and photographers with a small or recently marketed client list can look pushy unless every sequence is edited by hand.

Pixelmator Pro

  • macOS only - no Windows, iPad, or mobile support
  • Less comprehensive feature set compared to Photoshop
  • Smaller community and fewer third-party plugins than Photoshop
  • Less suitable for professional print workflows compared to industry standards

Pricing, plan by plan

Pic-Time

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Small photo allowance for evaluating the platform
    • Store available with the commission that applies to this tier
  • Paid tiers$undefined/month
    • Priced by the number of photos stored
    • The sales commission differs by tier and falls on the higher plans
    • Automated marketing campaigns included from the paid tiers upward

Pixelmator Pro

$49.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Pixelmator Pro review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pic-Time if

  • You need designed galleries.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want automated store campaigns.
Pic-Time review

Choose Pixelmator Pro if

  • You need ml-powered editing.
  • You work on macOS.
  • You also want non-destructive editing.
Pixelmator Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Pic-Time or Pixelmator Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Pic-Time starts at Free and Pixelmator Pro at $49.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pic-Time or Pixelmator Pro?
Pic-Time has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Pic-Time and $49.99/one-time for Pixelmator Pro.
Does Pic-Time or Pixelmator Pro run on more platforms?
Pic-Time runs on Web, iOS, Android. Pixelmator Pro runs on macOS.
Can I use Pic-Time for free?
Yes. Pic-Time has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pixelmator Pro starts at $49.99/one-time.
What is Pic-Time best used for?
Pic-Time is most often used for a wedding photographer who wants print revenue from past clients without writing and sending the promotions personally, studios where the gallery itself is part of the perceived product and a plain grid of thumbnails undersells the work, album based workflows that need clients to comment on spreads rather than exchange pdfs by email, photographers with clients in several countries who need orders fulfilled by a lab local to the client. Of those, a wedding photographer who wants print revenue from past clients without writing and sending the promotions personally and studios where the gallery itself is part of the perceived product and a plain grid of thumbnails undersells the work are not what Pixelmator Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Pic-Time do that Pixelmator Pro cannot?
Pic-Time covers Designed galleries, Automated store campaigns, Wall art visualiser, Album proofing. Pixelmator Pro covers ML-powered editing, Non-destructive editing, RAW support, Layer styles.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pic-Time: Does Pic-Time take a percentage of print sales?

Yes, and the rate depends on the plan you are on, with the higher tiers reducing it. Check the current rate for your tier, because it usually outweighs the monthly price difference.

Pixelmator Pro: Does Pixelmator Pro work offline?

Yes. Pixelmator Pro is a standalone macOS application that works entirely offline with no subscription or cloud connectivity required.

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Pic-Time: Can it replace my studio management software?

No. There is no contract signing, invoicing or booking. Pic-Time covers delivery and sales only.

Pixelmator Pro: What is the price for Pixelmator Pro?

Pixelmator Pro costs $49.99 as a one-time purchase with perpetual license, not a subscription.

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Pic-Time: Do clients need an account to view a gallery?

No. Galleries open from a link with an optional password, and an email is only requested when a client downloads or orders.

Pixelmator Pro: Does Pixelmator Pro support AI-powered editing?

Yes. Pixelmator Pro includes ML-powered features like automatic background removal, smart color adjustments, and ML-based auto-enhancement of photos.

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