Pixpa is a website builder built specifically for creatives: photographers, designers, artists and small brands that need a portfolio, a client gallery system and a basic online store in one subscription. For Moroccan and diaspora entrepreneurs running a photography studio, an artisan brand, or a small design practice that sells to clients abroad, it is worth a look because it bundles selling tools, client proofing and a simple store without charging a commission on sales.
Key features
- 190+ mobile-responsive templates built for portfolios, galleries and small stores
- Client galleries with proofing, download permissions and password protection, aimed at photographers delivering work to clients
- Built-in online store for physical products, digital downloads and services, with zero commission on sales (standard payment processor fees still apply)
- Stripe and PayPal integration for accepting payments, which matters for sellers billing clients outside Morocco
- Blogging tools, discount coupons, marketing popups and basic SEO controls (advanced marketing tools like abandoned cart recovery are limited to higher tiers)
- Free SSL on every plan and a custom domain connection (free for the first year on Creator and above)
- 15-day free trial with no credit card required
Pricing
- Basic: $5.40/month billed monthly, $3.24/month billed annually. 3GB storage, up to 3 products, 10 pages/galleries, 200 images. No free custom domain.
- Creator: $9/month billed monthly, $5.40/month billed annually. 5GB storage, up to 10 products, unlimited pages and images, unlimited blog, free custom domain for year one.
- Professional: $19/month billed monthly, $11.40/month billed annually. 25GB storage, up to 100 products, custom fonts, payment forms and auto-responders.
- Advanced: $39/month billed monthly, $23.40/month billed annually. 100GB storage, unlimited products, inventory management, abandoned cart recovery and customer accounts.
Annual billing runs at roughly 40 percent off the monthly rate, and two-year plans carry a deeper discount still. There are no sales commissions on any tier, though standard card processing fees from Stripe or PayPal apply on top.
Prices change over time. Figures above are based on Pixpa.com/pricing.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Intuitive editor, widely described by reviewers as easy to set up without coding knowledge | Builder is section-based rather than true free-form drag-and-drop, so layout flexibility has limits |
| 24/7 live chat support that reviewers consistently rate as fast and helpful | Fewer third-party app integrations than larger builders like Wix or Squarespace |
| Cheaper entry point than most competing all-in-one builders | Basic plan drops the free custom domain and caps storage tightly, so it suits testing more than a real launch |
| Client galleries with proofing and download controls are genuinely useful for photographers billing clients | No built-in contract or booking system, so service-based creatives need a separate tool for that |
| Zero commission on store sales across every tier | Some users report occasional glitches or slow reloads while editing |
Who it’s best for
Pixpa fits Moroccan and diaspora photographers, illustrators, designers and artisan brands who need a portfolio site with a small store attached, and who value straightforward setup over deep customization. It also suits anyone running paid client galleries, since the proofing and download permission tools are built in rather than bolted on. For a one-person creative business selling to a mix of local and international clients, the Creator or Professional tier covers a store, a blog and a portfolio without stacking three separate subscriptions.
It is a weaker fit for a growing e-commerce brand that needs deep catalog management, third-party app integrations, or fully custom page layouts. Businesses that already run bookings and contracts through another platform, or that expect to scale past a few hundred products, will likely outgrow Pixpa’s store tools faster than they outgrow the design templates.
How to get started
- Start the 15-day free trial, which does not require a credit card.
- Pick a template built for your category (portfolio, photography, or store) and swap in your own images and text.
- Connect Stripe or PayPal so you can accept payments from clients inside and outside Morocco.
- Set up client galleries if you deliver photo or design work directly to clients.
- Connect a custom domain, then compare the Creator and Professional tiers against how many products or contributors you actually need before you commit to annual billing.
FAQ
Does Pixpa charge a commission on sales? No. Pixpa does not take a cut of store sales on any plan, though your payment processor (Stripe or PayPal) still charges its standard card fees.
Can I use Pixpa for client photo delivery only, without a store? Yes. The client gallery tools work on their own for proofing and delivering images, and you can add a store later if you start selling prints or downloads.
Is there a free plan? Pixpa does not offer a permanent free plan, but it gives a 15-day free trial with no credit card required before you choose a paid tier.
Does Pixpa work well for selling to clients outside Morocco? Since it integrates with Stripe and PayPal, it can accept international payments, which matters if your clients or buyers are mostly abroad rather than local.
Disclosure: Moroccopreneur 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.
