PixioDoc vs PhotoDoc: Which Medical Photo App Is Right for Your Practice?
Medical photo documentation app with cloud storage and before/after comparisons
PixioDoc and PhotoDoc are both security-focused medical photo documentation apps, but they differ in pricing, feature focus, and who they fit. PixioDoc Pro is €8.99/month for unlimited patients and sessions. PhotoDoc Starter is $9.99/month for 1,000 photos. PixioDoc also includes video capture and playback on the patient record, and PDF progress reports from selected individual photos on Pro and Teams.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Free tier
PixioDoc leads
PixioDoc. Up to 10 patients and 5 sessions per patient, no time limit
PhotoDoc. Trial of 50 photos, no permanent free tier
Starting price
PixioDoc leads
PixioDoc. €8.99/month (unlimited patients)
PhotoDoc. $9.99/month (1,000 photos)
Pricing model
PixioDoc leads
PixioDoc. No photo-count pricing (Free: 10 patients, 5 sessions; Pro and Teams: unlimited)
PhotoDoc. Per photo (storage caps)
Pro plan price
PixioDoc leads
PixioDoc. €8.99/month or €79.99/year
PhotoDoc. $59.99/month (100,000 photos)
Teams pricing
PixioDoc leads
PixioDoc. Custom, starts at 4 seats
PhotoDoc. $349.99/month (Pro Teams)
Video comparison
PixioDoc leads
PixioDoc. Native video capture, compression, playback
PhotoDoc. Not available
Progress slider
Tie
PixioDoc. Interactive before/after slider (Free)
PhotoDoc. Before/after comparison
Patient PDF progress reports
PixioDoc leads
PixioDoc. PDFs of selected individual photos (Pro and Teams); comparison layouts stay in the app
PhotoDoc. Not built in — manual export and assembly
Patient timeline
Tie
PixioDoc. Chronological timeline by visit date
PhotoDoc. Chronological organization
AI facial analysis
PhotoDoc leads
PixioDoc. Not included
PhotoDoc. Available on Pro plan ($59.99/mo)
Framing templates
PhotoDoc leads
PixioDoc. Not included
PhotoDoc. Available
Ghost photo overlay
Tie
PixioDoc. Adjustable ghost overlay (every plan)
PhotoDoc. Available
Data hosting
Tie
PixioDoc. Primary clinical data hosted in the EU/EEA; GDPR-aligned
PhotoDoc. Vendor states compliant
Self-serve signup
Tie
PixioDoc. Yes — download and start
PhotoDoc. Yes
Interface complexity
PixioDoc leads
PixioDoc. Simple, focused on daily workflows
PhotoDoc. Feature-rich, steeper learning curve
| Feature | PixioDoc | PhotoDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier. PixioDoc leads | Up to 10 patients and 5 sessions per patient, no time limit | Trial of 50 photos, no permanent free tier |
| Starting price. PixioDoc leads | €8.99/month (unlimited patients) | $9.99/month (1,000 photos) |
| Pricing model. PixioDoc leads | No photo-count pricing (Free: 10 patients, 5 sessions; Pro and Teams: unlimited) | Per photo (storage caps) |
| Pro plan price. PixioDoc leads | €8.99/month or €79.99/year | $59.99/month (100,000 photos) |
| Teams pricing. PixioDoc leads | Custom, starts at 4 seats | $349.99/month (Pro Teams) |
| Video comparison. PixioDoc leads | Native video capture, compression, playback | Not available |
| Progress slider. Tie | Interactive before/after slider (Free) | Before/after comparison |
| Patient PDF progress reports. PixioDoc leads | PDFs of selected individual photos (Pro and Teams); comparison layouts stay in the app | Not built in — manual export and assembly |
| Patient timeline. Tie | Chronological timeline by visit date | Chronological organization |
| AI facial analysis. PhotoDoc leads | Not included | Available on Pro plan ($59.99/mo) |
| Framing templates. PhotoDoc leads | Not included | Available |
| Ghost photo overlay. Tie | Adjustable ghost overlay (every plan) | Available |
| Data hosting. Tie | Primary clinical data hosted in the EU/EEA; GDPR-aligned | Vendor states compliant |
| Self-serve signup. Tie | Yes — download and start | Yes |
| Interface complexity. PixioDoc leads | Simple, focused on daily workflows | Feature-rich, steeper learning curve |
Patient timelines and PDF reports in one workflow
PhotoDoc and PixioDoc both organize clinical photos. PixioDoc is built around the handoff: capture, compare in the room, then generate a PDF from selected individual photos on Pro and Teams. Comparison layouts stay in the app.
- Unlimited patients and sessions on Pro and Teams — no photo-count plan
- PDF patient reports from selected photos on Pro and Teams
- Video capture and playback on the same patient record
Where PixioDoc excels
- Unlimited patients and sessions on Pro and Teams, against PhotoDoc's photo-count plans
- Significantly lower pricing — €8.99/month vs PhotoDoc's $59.99/month for comparable features
- Video capture and playback on the patient record, for mobility and range of motion
- PDF progress reports on Pro and Teams — selected individual photos, not a comparison layout
- Simpler, more focused interface designed for daily clinical capture-compare-share workflows
- Free tier with no time limit — up to 10 patients and 5 sessions per patient
- Patient-based pricing matches how clinicians actually think and work
Where PhotoDoc excels
- AI facial analysis for automated measurements (available on Pro plan)
- Framing templates for consistent photo positioning across visits
- More feature-rich for practices that need advanced photography tools
Common questions about PixioDoc vs PhotoDoc
Try PixioDoc free
Up to 10 patients and 5 sessions each, including ghost overlay and the progress slider. No demo call.