Folio
7.7#21 in portfolio website buildersFrom $1,499 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitFolio vs ShootCal Websites
ShootCal Websites
8.1#1 in photography website buildersFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | Folio | ShootCal Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | Pro users can connect up to three custom domains using two DNS records, with TLS certificates issued automatically. | Plus and Pro support a custom website domain and a separate custom domain for client galleries. |
| Designs | Folio offers 60 live portfolio designs, and changing a design does not change the content. | The builder provides Glass, Editorial, Aperture and Simple designs, each with light and dark variants, for eight looks. |
| Documentation depth | Developer documentation includes endpoint tables, authentication guidance, curl examples, OpenAPI downloads, Postman collection, pagination, errors, and rate-limit behavior. | The Help Center includes guides for websites, galleries, booking, contracts, payments, devices, architecture, privacy and security. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Folio supports optional Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and PostHog identifiers on public sites. | Website galleries connect to ShootCal Galleries, and the site describes Google Calendar-powered booking availability and Instagram feed support. |
Folio plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$1,499 a month
- Team$4,999 a month
ShootCal Websites plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$5 a month
- Plus$12 a month
- Pro$25 a month
Pick Folio if…
The Free plan suits someone publishing one portfolio. Pro is positioned for professionals, while Team is intended for studios and teams collaborating on a portfolio.
Pick ShootCal Websites if…
ShootCal Websites suits photographers who want a portfolio with service pages, client galleries, availability, and contact information. It is less suited to someone who needs a blog, general online shop, or custom page templates.