For Photographers
Pixeva vs Sprout Studio
Sprout Studio runs your photography business. Pixeva delivers photos to guests with AI face recognition — QR access, selfie search, and live walls. Most photographers need both.
Quick verdict
Run your business in Sprout. Deliver photos with Pixeva.
They solve different parts of the photographer workflow.
Choose Pixeva for
Guest delivery
- ✓AI selfie search — guests find their photos in 2s
- ✓Camera FTP: Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji tethering
- ✓Dropbox & Google Drive auto-sync with dedup
- ✓Live reception photo wall, WhatsApp delivery
- ✓QR table cards — no guest app download
Keep Sprout Studio for
Studio ops
- •Lead tracking and client pipelines
- •Online booking, packages, and invoicing
- •Contracts, questionnaires, second-shooters
- •Scheduling and calendar management
- •Studio financials and reporting
Feature by feature
| Feature | Pixeva | Sprout Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Guest photo delivery + face recognition | Studio CRM, contracts, invoicing, scheduling |
| Guest selfie photo search | Yes — AI match in under 2 seconds | No — guests browse manually |
| QR code reception delivery | Built-in: table cards, tent cards, place cards | Share gallery link only |
| Live photo wall | Yes — AI-filtered real-time slideshow | No |
| Camera FTP tethering | Yes — Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji | No direct Camera FTP |
| Dropbox / Google Drive sync | Yes — delta sync, dedup, AI indexing | Manual upload |
| WhatsApp photo delivery | Yes | No |
| CRM / client management | Not offered | Full-featured: leads, pipelines, contracts |
| Online booking & invoicing | Not offered | Yes — questionnaires, packages, payments |
| Free plan | Yes — free tier with AI search | Free trial only; paid plans from $19/mo |
The photographer workflow that wins
Book, contract, and invoice in Sprout Studio. After the wedding, tether via Camera FTP or sync from Dropbox into Pixeva. Guests get a QR on their tent card, take a selfie, and find every photo of themselves without calling you. See the full wedding workflow.
Sprout Studio vs Pixeva FAQ
- Is Pixeva a replacement for Sprout Studio?
- No — they solve different problems. Sprout Studio handles your studio business: CRM, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and scheduling. Pixeva handles the guest-facing side: face recognition delivery, QR access, live walls, and selfie search. Many photographers use Sprout for business and Pixeva for delivery.
- Does Sprout Studio have AI face recognition for guests?
- Sprout Studio has client galleries but no AI face matching. Guests in a Sprout gallery still need to browse thousands of photos manually. Pixeva lets each guest take a selfie and find every photo of themselves in seconds.
- Can I use Camera FTP or Dropbox with Pixeva?
- Yes. Pixeva supports Camera FTP tethering (Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji), Dropbox sync, and Google Drive import. Photos land in the guest gallery automatically, faces are indexed, and guests can self-serve instantly.
- Which is better for a live photo wall at the reception?
- Pixeva. It has a built-in live photo wall you can project on any TV or screen at the venue. Sprout Studio does not offer a live wall feature.
Add face recognition to your wedding delivery
Set up a Pixeva gallery in 30 seconds. Camera FTP, Dropbox, and QR delivery included free.