Designfolio vs FASO
Designfolio
designfolio.meFASO
faso.comSide by side
| Figure | Designfolio | FASO |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.42/mo | $12/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 13 |
| Spec score · Portfolio Website Builders | 8.5 (#25) | 9.0 (#9) |
| Audience | The homepage presents Designfolio as a tool for designers to build UX case studies, publish portfolios, and seek work. | FASO describes its platform as a place for artists to share their work and says it makes professional art websites for artists. |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | Designfolio provides a platform for creating and hosting portfolio websites. | FASO helps artists create professional art websites to share and sell their work online. |
| Support | Email support is available at [email protected], and the contact page says typical response time is 24–48 hours. | Chat and ticket support is included, while Gold and Platinum add phone support. |
| Templates | Users can choose portfolio templates and customize their sections. | FASO provides modern mobile-ready templates created with master artists. |
Plans
Designfolio
- FreeFree
- Pro Monthly$12 a month
- Pro Quarterly$29 a month
- Pro Quarterly$29 a year
- Pro Lifetime$69, paid once
FASO
- Intro$12 a month
- Silver$19 a month
- GoldPrice not published
- PlatinumPrice not published
- Squarespace by FASO Advanced CommercePrice not published
- Intro$12 a month
- Silver$19 a month
- Gold$26 a month
- Advanced Commerce Plan$35 a month
- FASO Squarespace Services$35 a month
In their own words
Designfolio
Designfolio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
FASO
FASO is a website platform for artists who want to share and sell their work online. Artist sites can include a blog, newsletter and social network, as well as video hosting and a custom domain. Artists can connect PayPal or Stripe to add purchase buttons to artwork; Stripe transaction fees vary by plan, while PayPal Checkout purchases on PayPal’s site have no FASO transaction fee. Every account includes Artful Mail newsletter software, a free SSL certificate and BoldBrush Circle membership. The paid service has a 30-day trial and runs on web, Android and iOS. Intro costs $12 a month, billed annually at $144 USD, and includes 40 images, 3 collections, 3 event listings and 50 newsletter subscribers. Silver costs $19 a month, billed annually at $228 USD, with 100 images, 7 collections, unlimited event listings, 100 newsletter subscribers and 60 video minutes. Other listed options include an Advanced Commerce Plan at $35 a month and Platinum Plus at $79 a month.