Pique vs Pic-Time for client selections.
Pique and Pic-Time overlap at client selections, then head in different directions. Pique is intentionally limited to turning Dropbox proofs into picks. Pic-Time is a broader client-gallery platform built around delivery, sales, automation and presentation.
Pique fits a photographer who wants a lightweight Dropbox selection step. Pic-Time fits a photographer who wants selections inside a larger delivery and sales system.
Feature comparison.
| Question | Pique | Pic-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Focused proof selection | Client gallery, delivery and sales platform |
| Starting point | An existing Dropbox folder | A gallery created in Pic-Time |
| Selection constraints | Open, exact or maximum count | Selection requests can specify a count and deadline |
| Reminders | Not currently included | Selection reminder emails are documented |
| Commerce and delivery | Not included | Core parts of the wider platform |
| Best fit | Minimal Dropbox-to-Lightroom handoff | A richer client gallery ecosystem |
Reviewed 31 August 2026. Features can change; check the linked first-party sources before purchasing.
Focused tool or gallery ecosystem?
Pique begins after you export JPEG proofs to Dropbox. The client receives a private browser gallery, submits picks, and you receive those unchanged filenames. There is no attempt to become the final delivery system.
Pic-Time positions selections within a much larger gallery workflow. Its official help material documents multiple selection requests, selection counts, deadlines and reminder emails. Those capabilities suit studios that want more client communication and automation in the platform.
Avoid paying twice in workflow complexity
The most capable platform is not automatically the most efficient. If you already use Pic-Time for delivery and sales, keeping selection there may be the natural choice. If Dropbox is already the dependable centre of your proof workflow, Pique lets it stay there.
- Map where JPEGs are exported.
- Note whether clients need comments, reminders, downloads or purchases.
- Decide where final delivery belongs.
- Choose the smallest system that covers those requirements.
Where Pique deliberately stops
Pique currently has no print store, sales automations, final delivery, custom gallery design or deadline reminders. It is built for a narrower job: collect an unambiguous set of filenames and per-image notes with less setup.
Common questions.
Is Pique cheaper because it has fewer features?+
Pique is priced as a focused tool, including a free tier. Price should be considered alongside what you already use; a broader platform may be better value when you need its delivery and sales features.
Can Pique limit how many photos a client chooses?+
Yes. A gallery can allow any number of picks, require an exact count, or set a maximum count.
Does Pique deliver finished photographs?+
No. It handles proof selection only. You continue to use your preferred final-delivery method.