Pixieset vs Zenfolio:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Pixieset had more branded searches than Zenfolio among photographer client gallery platforms in New Zealand. Pixieset had about 2,900 branded searches, while Zenfolio had 40. Pixieset made up 64.7% of all photographer client gallery platform searches we track, and Zenfolio accounted for 0.89%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about photographer client gallery platforms, Pixieset appeared in four of the five answers and Zenfolio in one. Pixieset was mentioned before Zenfolio in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Pixieset, about 73 searches for every 1 for Zenfolio
Who does AI mention more?
Pixieset, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Zenfolio in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Pixieset, named ahead of Zenfolio in 4 of 4 answers
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Top photographer client gallery platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pixieset was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Zenfolio was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pixieset was listed before Zenfolio in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
ShootProof5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CloudSpot5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Pixieset4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pic-Time4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zenfolio1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SmugMug0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pass0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which photographer client gallery platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best photographer client gallery platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best photographer client gallery platform in New Zealand for delivering photos to clients?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“client proofing software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo delivery platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Pixieset or Zenfolio more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pixieset and Zenfolio by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven photographer client gallery platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Pixieset, Zenfolio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pixieset | Pic-Time | SmugMug | ShootProof | Zenfolio | CloudSpot | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 64.9% | 23.8% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.54% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 64% | 22.3% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 0.88% | 0.66% | 0.44% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.2% | 25.3% | 8% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.8% | 27.5% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 0.84% | 0.21% | 0.42% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.4% | 23.4% | 7% | 3.8% | 0.72% | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.5% | 27.6% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 0.84% | 0.63% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 59.8% | 27% | 8% | 3.5% | 0.41% | 0.62% | 0.62% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.5% | 26.9% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 0.62% | 0.41% | 0.41% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.9% | 23% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 0.68% | 0.23% | 0.45% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.7% | 22.2% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 0.66% | 0.44% | 0.66% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.8% | 23.1% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 0.68% | 0.45% | 0.23% |
| Oct 2026 | 64.7% | 23.4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 0.89% | 0.45% | 0.22% |
How has branded search for Pixieset and Zenfolio changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pixieset was ahead of Zenfolio in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pixieset’s share of searches among photographer client gallery platforms in New Zealand moved from 64.9% to 64.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Zenfolio’s share of searches among photographer client gallery platforms in New Zealand moved from 0.9% to 0.89%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand photographer client gallery platforms in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Pixieset lost share of searches among photographer client gallery platforms in New Zealand, from 65.8% to 64.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zenfolio in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 40 in October 2026.
How are Pixieset’s and Zenfolio’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pixieset’s and Zenfolio’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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