EasySite
6.9#17 in photography website buildersFrom $199 a yearFree planWeb
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Lightfolio
7.8#3 in photography website buildersFrom $7 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | EasySite | Lightfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | EasySite describes its current service as designed for small businesses and organizations. | Lightfolio says it serves independent photographers and small studios across more than 140 countries. |
| Founded | 2005 | The reviewed official company page does not state a founding year. |
| Integrations | The site identifies Google Business Profile, Facebook, and Instagram as sources for generating website content. | Lightfolio advertises a Lightroom Classic plug-in and print fulfillment through Bay Photo Lab and Loxley Colour. |
| Privacy | EasySite's privacy policy says it limits employee access to personal information and uses physical and procedural safeguards. | The privacy policy identifies Lightfolio in St. Petersburg, Florida as the company and GDPR data controller, and says it cannot guarantee absolute security. |
| Product | EasySite is a browser-based website builder for creating and publishing business websites without coding. | Lightfolio combines client photo galleries, proofing, studio management, and website tools for photographers. |
| Support | EasySite offers phone and email support to subscribers, and says email support generally responds within 1–2 business days. | Lightfolio offers email and knowledge-base support, with priority support listed for some paid plans. |
EasySite plans
- STARTERFree
- PRO$19.95 a month
- PRO$199 a year
Lightfolio plans
- FreeFree
- Client Galleries — FreeFree
- Websites — FreeFree
- Studio Manager — FreeFree
- Client Galleries — Lite$7 a month
- Websites — Pro$10 a month
Pick EasySite if…
EasySite suits small businesses and organizations that want to build a website without coding. Its AI generation options may suit users starting from a prompt or an existing business or social profile.
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.