Gesso
8.1#11 in portfolio website buildersFrom $120 a yearFree planWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | Gesso | Readymag |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | Paid plans support connecting an artist-owned domain with one DNS record and automatic SSL provisioning. | Custom-domain mapping is a paid-plan feature and requires DNS configuration through a six-step setup process. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Gesso says it syncs sales from Square and Shopify and connects to Mailchimp and MailerLite. | The help center lists Figma, Plausible, Mailchimp, Optimizely and Userway integrations. |
| Product | Gesso is all-in-one studio management and portfolio software for visual artists. | Readymag is a web-based design tool for creating websites, landing pages, portfolios, and other online projects. |
Gesso plans
- FreeFree
- Portfolio$12 a month
- Studio$24 a month
- Pro$39 a month
- Portfolio annual$120 a year
- Studio annual$240 a year
Readymag plans
- FreeFree
- Personal$15 a month
- Freelancer$25 a month
- Studio$40 a month
- Business$65 a month
- Business (Advanced)—
Pick Gesso if…
Gesso fits visual artists who need an online portfolio alongside records for sales, inventory, contacts and opportunities. It also suits artists wanting custom domains, analytics, selling connections or print-fulfillment integrations.
Pick Readymag if…
Readymag suits designers building web-based publications, portfolios, landing pages, or other online projects. The Free plan may fit a small project, while teams needing custom code must use a paid plan.