Arcadina
6.3#30 in photography website buildersFrom $10 a monthWeb
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Lightfolio
7.8#3 in photography website buildersFrom $7 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Arcadina | Lightfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Arcadina says its online shops and private client areas also suit videographers, architects, creatives, designers and other small businesses. | Lightfolio says it serves independent photographers and small studios across more than 140 countries. |
| Founded | 2002 | The reviewed official company page does not state a founding year. |
| Headquarters | Alzira, Valencia, Spain | Lightfolio lists its base as St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. |
| Integrations | Arcadina lists integrations for Lightroom, Instagram, WhatsApp Business, Google Reviews, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo. | Lightfolio advertises a Lightroom Classic plug-in and print fulfillment through Bay Photo Lab and Loxley Colour. |
| Online sales | The platform supports selling digital downloads, videos, prints and photography services through an online shop. | Photographers can offer prints and digital downloads, set prices and shipping, and use supported photo lab partners. |
| Security | Arcadina includes free SSL certificates using 4096-bit keys and SHA-256 signatures for its websites. | The maker lists SSL/TLS for its website product and describes PIN or password access controls for galleries. |
| Support | Arcadina advertises technical support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with replies within 24 hours. | Lightfolio offers email and knowledge-base support, with priority support listed for some paid plans. |
Arcadina plans
- Professional$10 a month
- Aperture$12 a month
- Studio$16 a month
- Exposure$24 a month
- Pro$24 a month
- Focus$36 a month
Lightfolio plans
- FreeFree
- Client Galleries — FreeFree
- Websites — FreeFree
- Studio Manager — FreeFree
- Client Galleries — Lite$7 a month
- Websites — Pro$10 a month
Pick Arcadina if…
Arcadina suits professional photographers who want a website, client proofing galleries, bookings, and sales in one web platform. Its online shops and private client areas may also suit videographers, architects, designers, and other small businesses.
Pick Lightfolio if…
Lightfolio suits independent photographers and small studios that want clients to select, discuss, and purchase images through online galleries. The free plan may fit photographers who can work within its storage, gallery, and commission limits.