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9 Best Photography Portfolio Websites of 2026
This list is for portrait, wedding, commercial, event and fine art photographers who need a website that shows their best work and also helps them sell it, through prints, digital downloads, client galleries or booked sessions. We compared documented features and published prices for nine services: portfolio builders made for photographers (Format, Pixieset, Pixpa, Zenfolio, SmugMug), client gallery platforms that include a portfolio page or site (Pic-Time, ShootProof) and general website builders with photography templates (Squarespace, Wix). Scores weigh features at 40 percent, ease of use at 30 percent and value at 30 percent. Prices are in USD as shown on each vendor's own page in November 2026.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · 9 tools compared · Prices checked on vendor pages, latest November 12, 2026
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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Format is our top pick because it was built for photographers: every plan includes client galleries, client contracts, gallery password protection and Lightroom integration next to the portfolio, and Pro adds a commission-free store and a free custom domain for the first year. Pixieset is the best way to start for free and grow into paid client galleries and a store. Squarespace is the strongest general builder if you also sell services or run a newsletter, and SmugMug is the pick for photographers who want unlimited photo storage behind their portfolio. Event and school photographers who sell in volume should compare Zenfolio, Pic-Time and ShootProof.
Top picks
Best overall
Format
8.8 / 10
Working photographers who want portfolio and client tools in one plan
Read the review →Runner-up
Pixieset
8.7 / 10
Photographers who want to start free and add paid client galleries later
Read the review →Also great
Squarespace
8.5 / 10
Photographers who also sell services, products or run a newsletter
Read the review →Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Format | Working photographers who want portfolio and client tools in one plan | Basic $10 per month billed annually or $14 monthly; Pro $9.35 per month billed annually for the first year (normally $24 monthly); 14-day free trial | 8.8 |
| 2 | Pixieset | Photographers who want to start free and add paid client galleries later | Free Website plan; Website Plus $12 per month billed annually or $15 monthly; Suite with all apps from $28 per month | 8.7 |
| 3 | Squarespace | Photographers who also sell services, products or run a newsletter | See vendor pricing (USD check pending); Basic, Core and Advanced plans with a 14-day free trial | 8.5 |
| 4 |  SmugMug | Photographers with large archives who sell prints and downloads | Direct $20 per month billed annually; Portfolio, which adds website templates and selling, $23.50 per month billed annually; 14-day free trial | 8.3 |
| 5 |  Zenfolio | Sports, school and event photographers selling in volume | Basic $7 per month billed annually or $9 monthly; Professional $11.50 and Advanced $20 per month billed annually; free trial with no credit card | 8.2 |
| 6 |  Pixpa | Photographers who want portfolio, store and client galleries on one domain | See vendor pricing (USD check pending); Basic, Creator, Professional and Advanced plans with a 15-day free trial | 8.1 |
| 7 |  Wix | Photographers who want full layout control and a free plan to start | Free plan; paid plans from $17 to $159 per month billed yearly | 8.0 |
| 8 |  Pic-Time | Wedding and portrait photographers focused on print and album sales | Free plan; Beginner US$7 per month billed annually or $8 monthly; Professional US$21 billed annually | 7.9 |
| 9 |  ShootProof | Photographers on a tight budget who need galleries, contracts and invoices | Free plan; Starter $4.33 per month billed annually during a 50% off first-year sale ending December 1, 2026; 14-day free trial | 7.8 |
Scoring weights
Every tool gets three editorial scores out of 10, from vendor documentation, product pages and the published price. The overall score is the weighted average below, the same method on every list. Full method
The full ranking
Rank 1 · Best overall
Format
A portfolio website builder for photographers and creatives that adds client galleries, contracts and a store to the portfolio.
format.com8.8
out of 10
Best for: Working photographers who want portfolio and client tools in one plan
Format is a portfolio builder made for photographers and other visual creatives, and its plans show it. Even Basic, at $10 a month billed annually, includes client galleries, client contracts, gallery password protection, a light CRM, Lightroom integration and copyright protection next to the portfolio. Pro is the plan most selling photographers will want: unlimited pages, 1,500 high-resolution images, 100 GB of storage, 50 client galleries, a commission-free store for 15 products and a free custom domain for the first year, at $9.35 a month billed annually in the first year. Pro Plus raises the limits to unlimited images, 1 TB of storage, 120 minutes of hosted video, 250 client galleries and 1,000 products. The trade-offs are the entry plan, which has no store and caps images at 70, and Pro's first-year pricing, which renews at a higher regular rate. There is a 14-day free trial with no card required.
Standout feature
Format is the best choice for working photographers because every plan, from $10 a month billed annually, includes client galleries, client contracts and Lightroom integration.
Use cases
Wedding and portrait photographers
Show a public portfolio and deliver private client galleries
Outcome: Portfolio, galleries and contracts on one subscription
Fine art photographers
Sell a small print collection from the portfolio
Outcome: Commission-free store for up to 15 products on Pro
Key features
- Client galleries on every plan: 3 on Basic, 50 on Pro and 250 on Pro Plus
- Client contracts, gallery password protection and a light CRM on all plans
- Lightroom integration, copyright protection and a free mobile app on all plans
- Commission-free online store with 15 products on Pro and 1,000 on Pro Plus
- Pro includes unlimited pages, 1,500 images, 100 GB storage and a free custom domain for the first year
Pros
- Client delivery and contracts come with the portfolio, so there is no second subscription for galleries
- 14-day free trial with no credit card required
- Store sales are commission free on Pro and Pro Plus
Cons
- Basic has no online store and only 70 high-resolution images
- The $9.35 Pro rate is a first-year price; Pro is normally $24 a month on monthly billing
- No permanent free plan
Rank 2 · Runner-up
Pixieset
A photography platform with separate Website, Client Gallery, Store and Studio Manager apps, each with a free plan.
pixieset.com8.7
out of 10
Best for: Photographers who want to start free and add paid client galleries later
Pixieset splits its platform into separate apps, which makes it easy to start small. The Website app has a free plan with 15 pages, 100 photos, 5 blog posts, unlimited bandwidth and SSL, which is enough for a first portfolio. Website Plus, at $12 a month billed annually or $15 monthly, removes the limits, connects a custom domain and removes the Pixieset banner, and Pro adds custom code, custom fonts and AI copywriting. Selling happens in the Client Gallery and Store apps: the free gallery plan gives 3 GB and a storefront with a 15% commission, while Basic at $8 a month billed annually removes commissions and adds custom branding and a custom domain. Photographers who want everything can buy the Suite, which bundles Client Gallery, Studio Manager, Website, Store and Mobile Gallery App from $28 a month. The catch is that costs add up when you pay for several apps separately.
Standout feature
Pixieset is the best free option for photographers because its Website plan publishes 15 pages and 100 photos at no cost.
Use cases
New photographers
Publish a first portfolio with no monthly cost
Outcome: A free website with 15 pages and 100 photos
Portrait photographers
Deliver galleries and sell prints without commissions
Outcome: Client Gallery Basic with commission-free sales
Key features
- Free Website plan with 15 pages, 100 photos and 5 blog posts
- Website Plus adds unlimited pages, photos and blog posts plus a custom domain
- Website Pro adds custom code, custom fonts, AI alt text and AI copywriting
- Client Gallery plans from $8 a month billed annually with commission-free sales
- Pixieset Suite bundles Client Gallery, Studio Manager, Website, Store and Mobile Gallery App from $28 a month
Pros
- Every Pixieset product has a permanent free plan
- Paid Client Gallery plans remove store commissions and add custom branding
- Unlimited bandwidth and SSL on the free website plan
Cons
- The free website shows a Pixieset banner and has no custom domain
- The free Client Gallery store charges a 15% commission
- Website and Client Gallery are billed separately unless you buy the Suite
Rank 3 · Also great
Squarespace
A general website builder with photography templates, selling tools, scheduling and email campaigns.
squarespace.com8.5
out of 10
Best for: Photographers who also sell services, products or run a newsletter
Squarespace is a general website builder, so it is the right choice when your photography site has to do more than show galleries. Every plan includes built-in AI tools, secure hosting, unlimited bandwidth and selling functionality, and annual plans add a free custom domain for one year. On the same site you can run an online store for prints, send invoices, take bookings through scheduling and send Email Campaigns or SMS Campaigns to past clients. Built-in SEO and mobile optimization come with every plan. What it lacks compared with photography platforms is a private client gallery with proofing, favorites and lab fulfillment, so wedding and portrait photographers may need a second tool for delivery. There is no free plan, Basic charges a 2% online store transaction fee and allows 2 contributors, and our checker saw only local currency on the pricing page, so we list the price as pending.
Standout feature
Squarespace is the best choice for photographers who run a broader business online because every plan includes selling functionality and unlimited bandwidth.
Use cases
Commercial photographers
Book shoots and invoice clients from the portfolio site
Outcome: Scheduling, invoicing and portfolio on one domain
Travel photographers
Sell prints and run a newsletter
Outcome: Online store and Email Campaigns on the same site
Key features
- Every plan includes built-in AI tools, secure hosting, unlimited bandwidth and selling functionality
- Free custom domain for one year on annual plans
- Online stores, invoicing and scheduling tools on the same site
- Email Campaigns and SMS Campaigns for marketing to clients
- Built-in SEO and mobile optimization on every plan
Pros
- Selling functionality is included on every plan
- 14-day free trial with no credit card required
- Scheduling and invoicing suit photographers who sell sessions
Cons
- No free plan
- Basic charges a 2% online store transaction fee and allows 2 contributors
- Proofing galleries with lab fulfillment are not documented on the pricing page; our checker saw local currency, so the USD price is pending
Rank 4
SmugMug
A photo hosting and selling platform with unlimited storage, client galleries, print sales and website templates.
smugmug.com8.3
out of 10
Best for: Photographers with large archives who sell prints and downloads
SmugMug started as photo hosting and still leads with storage: every plan includes unlimited full resolution JPEG storage, Lightroom sync and uploads from Flickr and Dropbox, with a RAW add-on at $10 a month for up to 1 TB. For a portfolio, the plan that matters is Portfolio at $23.50 a month billed annually, which adds website templates, a custom domain, watermark and theft protection tools, and print and digital download sales with full-service order fulfillment. Pro at $37 adds multiple custom pricelists, coupons, packages, client favoriting and download limits, which suits event and portrait work. SmugMug lists no credit card processing fees on its selling plans, and support runs 24/7 with real people. The downsides are price and the entry plan: Direct at $20 a month billed annually is storage and delivery only, without website templates or sales, and there is no free plan.
Standout feature
SmugMug is the best choice for high-volume photographers because every plan includes unlimited full resolution photo storage.
Use cases
Nature and wildlife photographers
Keep a full archive online and sell prints
Outcome: Unlimited storage with lab-fulfilled print sales
Event photographers
Sell packages and limit client downloads
Outcome: Custom pricelists and download limits on Pro
Key features
- Unlimited full resolution JPEG storage on every plan
- Portfolio plan adds website templates, a custom domain, watermarks and print and download sales
- Full-service order fulfillment with print lab integrations
- Lightroom sync plus uploads from Flickr and Dropbox
- RAW file storage add-on: up to 1 TB for $10 a month
Pros
- Unlimited storage means you never delete photos to stay under a cap
- 24/7 support by real people on every plan
- No credit card processing fees listed on selling plans
Cons
- The cheapest Direct plan has no website templates, custom domain or sales
- No free plan, only a 14-day trial
- Custom pricelists, packages and coupons need the $37 Pro plan
Rank 5
Zenfolio
A photography platform with websites, client galleries, proofing, lab-fulfilled sales and high-volume workflow tools.
zenfolio.com8.2
out of 10
Best for: Sports, school and event photographers selling in volume
Zenfolio covers the full photography workflow: every plan includes a custom website, client galleries, proofing and 24/7 support, starting at $7 a month billed annually for Basic with 15 GB of storage. Selling starts on Professional at $11.50 a month billed annually, which adds print, digital and package sales, integrated lab fulfillment from labs such as Miller's, Mpix, Bay Photo and Fujifilm, and 150 GB of storage. Its strength is volume work: Volume Wizard and QR Code Workflow handle registration and delivery for sports, school and event sessions, with unlimited uses on Advanced, which also includes unlimited JPEG storage, 4K video, up to 15 team members and Booking and Scheduling. The main cost to watch is the 7% commerce fee charged per order on top of payment processing, which makes Zenfolio more expensive for high sellers than its plan prices suggest. Booking is a $10 a month add-on on lower plans.
Standout feature
Zenfolio is the best choice for volume photographers because its plans include QR Code Workflow and lab-fulfilled sales from $11.50 a month billed annually.
Use cases
School and sports photographers
Register subjects and deliver galleries by QR code
Outcome: Volume Wizard and QR Code Workflow sessions
Part-time portrait photographers
Run a site and client galleries on a small budget
Outcome: Website and galleries from $7 a month billed annually
Key features
- Every plan includes a custom website, client galleries, proofing and 24/7 support
- Professional adds print, digital and package sales with integrated lab fulfillment and 150 GB of storage
- Labs include Miller's, Mpix, Bay Photo and Fujifilm
- Volume Wizard and QR Code Workflow for sports, school and event sessions
- Advanced includes unlimited JPEG storage, 4K video, up to 15 team members and booking
Pros
- Basic costs $7 a month billed annually and still includes a website and client galleries
- Website and client galleries are included on every plan
- High-volume tools such as QR Code Workflow suit school and sports work
Cons
- A 7% commerce fee applies to every order
- Selling tools start on Professional, not Basic
- Booking and Scheduling is a $10 a month add-on below Advanced
Rank 6
Pixpa
An all-in-one platform for a portfolio website, online store, blog and client galleries.
pixpa.com8.1
out of 10
Best for: Photographers who want portfolio, store and client galleries on one domain
Pixpa puts a portfolio website, online store, blog and client galleries on one subscription, so the work a visitor sees and the gallery a client picks from share the same upload and domain. Every plan includes unlimited private client gallery albums with proofing, favorites, comments and ratings, plus secure delivery. You can sell images as prints or downloads, auto-fulfill orders through WHCC or a custom lab, and Pixpa takes no commission on any plan. The template library has 200+ premium designs, and a free domain for year 1 comes through Ionos. Basic is tight for a working photographer: 10 pages or galleries, 200 website gallery images, 3 store products and 3 GB of storage for originals, so most sellers will need Creator or above. There is a 15-day free trial with no card and a 30-day money-back guarantee, and students and educators get up to 55% off. Our checker did not see USD plan prices, so the price is pending.
Standout feature
Pixpa is the best choice for photographers who want fewer subscriptions because portfolio, store and client galleries share one plan with no sales commission.
Use cases
Family and newborn photographers
Proof and deliver sessions from the portfolio site
Outcome: Client galleries with favorites on the same domain
Photography students
Build a first professional portfolio on a budget
Outcome: Edu discount of up to 55% off
Key features
- Portfolio website, online store, blog and client galleries on one subscription
- Unlimited private client gallery albums with proofing, favorites and comments on all plans
- Sell images as prints or downloads with auto-fulfillment through WHCC or a custom lab
- No commissions on sales on any plan
- 200+ premium templates and a free domain for year 1 through Ionos
Pros
- Public portfolio and private client galleries run from the same upload and domain
- 15-day free trial with no card required and a 30-day money-back guarantee
- Up to 55% off for students and educators
Cons
- Basic is limited to 10 pages or galleries, 200 website gallery images and 3 store products
- Basic storage for original files is 3 GB
- Our checker saw no USD plan prices on the pricing page, so the price is pending
Rank 7
Wix
A general website builder with free portfolio templates, an AI Portfolio Generator and add-on selling tools.
wix.com8.0
out of 10
Best for: Photographers who want full layout control and a free plan to start
Wix is a general website builder with a dedicated portfolio maker. You start from one of hundreds of free portfolio templates or describe what you want to the AI Portfolio Generator, then upload images and let AI sort them into titled projects. Because it is a full builder, you can add an online store for prints or downloads, sell print-on-demand merchandise, take bookings with payments and send email campaigns from the same site. The free plan publishes a portfolio at no cost, while paid plans from $17 to $159 a month billed yearly connect a custom domain, remove Wix ads and add storage, and select yearly plans include a free domain for a year. For photographers, the gap is client work: Wix does not document proofing galleries with lab fulfillment the way Pixieset, SmugMug or Zenfolio do, and its paid entry price is higher than most photography platforms here.
Standout feature
Wix is the best choice for photographers who want design freedom on a free plan because its portfolio maker starts at $0.
Use cases
Hobbyist photographers
Publish a portfolio without paying
Outcome: A free Wix site from a portfolio template
Photographers selling merchandise
Sell prints and branded products
Outcome: Online store with print-on-demand on the same site
Key features
- Hundreds of free portfolio templates, including photography templates
- AI Portfolio Generator drafts a portfolio, and AI sorts uploaded images into titled projects
- Online store for digital and physical products and print-on-demand merchandise
- Scheduling with instant bookings and payments
- Free domain for one year with select yearly plans
Pros
- Free plan lets you build and publish before paying
- Paid plans connect a custom domain and remove Wix ads
- Store and booking tools are available on the same site
Cons
- No photographer client galleries with proofing and lab fulfillment like Pixieset or Zenfolio
- The free plan shows Wix ads and has no custom domain
- Paid plans start at $17 a month billed yearly, above most photography platforms
Rank 8
Pic-Time
A client gallery and print store platform for photographers, with a portfolio page, blogs and album design.
pic-time.com7.9
out of 10
Best for: Wedding and portrait photographers focused on print and album sales
Pic-Time is built around the client gallery and the print sale rather than the public website. Every plan includes a Portfolio Page, a mobile app and 24/7 support, and the gallery side is deep: a print store with 30+ global labs, online payments and automatic fulfillment, an album builder, sales automations with coupons and gift cards, and Smart Search that lets clients find themselves by face, keyword or selfie. The free plan starts with 10 GB of photo storage, reduced to 3 GB after 3 months, and Beginner at US$7 a month billed annually raises that to 20 GB with 5 GB of video and custom branding. Professional at US$21 adds commission-free sales, custom products, self-fulfillment, slideshows and blogs. For a showcase portfolio, Pic-Time is thinner than Format or Squarespace because it offers a portfolio page rather than a full site builder, so many photographers pair it with a separate website.
Standout feature
Pic-Time is the best choice for photographers who sell prints and albums because every plan connects galleries to a print store with 30+ global labs.
Use cases
Wedding photographers
Sell albums and prints after the wedding
Outcome: Gallery print store with album builder and lab fulfillment
Event photographers
Let guests find their own photos
Outcome: Smart Search by person, keyword or selfie
Key features
- Portfolio Page, mobile app and 24/7 support on all plans
- Print store with 30+ global labs, online payments, automatic fulfillment and an album builder
- Smart Search lets clients find photos by person, keyword or selfie
- Sales automations with marketing campaigns, coupons and gift cards
- Professional adds commission-free sales, custom products, self-fulfillment, slideshows and blogs
Pros
- Free plan with 10 GB of photo storage to start
- Print store with 30+ labs is included from the free plan
- Album design and slideshows support high-value print sales
Cons
- A portfolio page, not a full multi-page website builder
- Free plan storage drops to 3 GB after 3 months
- Commission-free sales and self-fulfillment start on the $21 Professional plan
Rank 9
ShootProof
A client gallery, selling and studio management platform that includes a simple portfolio website.
shootproof.com7.8
out of 10
Best for: Photographers on a tight budget who need galleries, contracts and invoices
ShootProof is a client gallery and studio management platform first, and it includes a simple portfolio website on every plan, including the free one. Even the free plan offers unlimited client galleries, a portfolio site, branding with your logo and watermark, and commission-free sales of lab prints, products and videos, though storage is capped at 100 photos. Starter, shown at $4.33 a month billed annually during a sale that takes 50% off the first 12 months until December 1, 2026, adds 20 GB of storage for 6,600+ photos, 4K video, invoicing with tipping, e-sign contracts and unlimited mobile gallery apps. Higher plans add storage up to unlimited photos on Premium. Email marketing, sales reports and 1-1 phone support are included across plans. The limits are on the showcase side: ShootProof describes its portfolio as simple, so photographers who want a richly designed site will likely pair it with a dedicated builder.
Standout feature
ShootProof is the best low-cost choice for photographers because even its free plan includes a portfolio website and commission-free sales.
Use cases
Photographers starting a business
Deliver galleries and send contracts and invoices
Outcome: Galleries, e-sign contracts and invoicing on Starter
Second shooters
Keep a simple portfolio online for free
Outcome: A free portfolio website with client galleries
Key features
- Simple portfolio website and unlimited client galleries on every plan, including Free
- Commission-free sales of lab prints, products and videos
- Starter adds 20 GB of storage (6,600+ photos), invoicing, e-sign contracts and unlimited mobile gallery apps
- Email marketing, sales reports and set-your-own pricing
- 1-1 phone support on all plans
Pros
- Free plan includes a portfolio website and commission-free sales
- Contracts and invoicing are included from Starter
- 14-day free trial with no credit card required
Cons
- The portfolio website is described as simple, with fewer design options than Format or Squarespace
- The free plan stores only 100 photos and has no invoicing or contracts
- The $4.33 rate is a sale price for the first year; plan for the regular rate at renewal
Frequently asked questions
+What is the best website for a photography portfolio?
Format is the best website for a photography portfolio for most working photographers in 2026. Every Format plan includes client galleries, client contracts and Lightroom integration next to the portfolio, starting at $10 a month billed annually. Pixieset is the best free option, and Squarespace is the best general builder for photographers who also sell services.
+What is the best free website for a photography portfolio?
Pixieset is the best free website for a photography portfolio. Its free Website plan includes 15 pages, 100 photos, 5 blog posts and unlimited bandwidth. Wix, ShootProof and Pic-Time also have free plans, with ShootProof's free plan including client galleries and commission-free sales.
+How much does a photography portfolio website cost?
Most photography portfolio websites cost $7 to $24 a month. As of November 2026, Zenfolio Basic and Pic-Time Beginner cost $7 a month billed annually, Format Basic $10, Pixieset Website Plus $12, Wix paid plans start at $17 and SmugMug Portfolio costs $23.50 a month billed annually. ShootProof Starter is $4.33 a month billed annually during a sale that ends December 1, 2026.
+Which photography portfolio website is best for selling prints?
SmugMug, Zenfolio and Pic-Time are the strongest for selling prints. SmugMug's Portfolio plan adds print and download sales with full-service order fulfillment, Zenfolio Professional adds integrated lab fulfillment from labs such as Miller's, Mpix and Bay Photo, and Pic-Time connects galleries to 30+ global labs. Check commissions: Zenfolio charges a 7% commerce fee per order.
+Is Squarespace or Format better for photographers?
Format is better for photographers who deliver client galleries, and Squarespace is better for photographers who run a broader business online. Format includes client galleries, contracts and Lightroom integration on every plan, while Squarespace includes selling functionality, scheduling, invoicing and email campaigns but does not document proofing galleries with lab fulfillment.
+Do I need a separate client gallery tool if I have a portfolio website?
Not if you choose a platform that includes both. Format, Pixpa, Zenfolio, SmugMug and ShootProof put a portfolio and client galleries on one plan. General builders such as Squarespace and Wix do not document proofing galleries with lab fulfillment, so many photographers on those builders add a gallery service.
About this list
Updated November 12, 2026 by the Mojolin research desk. Mojolin is self-funded
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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