Orbit
7.1#8 in photography studio management softwareFrom $17 a monthWebAPI
VisitOrbit vs Pixieset Studio Manager
Pixieset Studio Manager
7.9#3 in photography studio management softwareFrom $12 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Orbit | Pixieset Studio Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Clients can book mini sessions or full-session services and complete contracts, questionnaires, and payments through the booking flow. | Clients can view availability, book sessions, and pay online through a booking site. |
| Founded | The opened company pages do not state a founding year. | 2013 |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Stripe, PayPal, email delivery and SMS delivery providers. | Studio Manager offers Google Calendar synchronization, Zoom video-call integration and Google Meet support. |
| Mini sessions | Mini-session tools provide defined dates, bookable slots, packages, deposits, contracts, questionnaires, waitlists and reminders. | The mini-session creator generates a schedule from a selected date and number of booking spots. |
| Payments | Orbit accepts Stripe and PayPal payments, including deposits and balances, and says it charges no sales commission. | Available payment methods include Pixieset Payments, Stripe, PayPal, and manual payment; Pixieset Payments is available in the United States and Canada. |
Orbit plans
- Starter 5 GB$17 a month
- Starter 10 GB$19 a month
- Launch 25 GB$21 a month
- Launch 50 GB$25 a month
- Launch Pro 100GB$31 a month
Pixieset Studio Manager plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$12 a month
- Pro$18 a month
Pick Orbit if…
Photographers and studios that want client inquiries, booking, payments, email marketing, and galleries in one platform. It is also suited to users who need photographer workspaces in English or Spanish.
Pick Pixieset Studio Manager if…
It suits photographers who want booking, payment, document and lead-management tools in one service. The free plan may fit those needing basic booking and scheduling, while paid tiers add features such as custom branding and booking reminders.