FASO vs PhotoBiz
FASO
faso.comPhotoBiz
photobiz.comSide by side
| Figure | FASO | PhotoBiz |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 13 | 3 |
| Spec score · Portfolio Website Builders | 9.0 (#9) | 8.7 (#18) |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2001 | 2004 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Support | Chat and ticket support is included, while Gold and Platinum add phone support. | PhotoBiz offers U.S.-based phone, email, and live-chat support; its contact page lists weekday support hours of 9 AM to 6 PM ET. |
| What it does | FASO is a hosted website, storefront and marketing platform built for visual artists. | PhotoBiz is an all-in-one website platform crafted specifically for photographers, combining websites, client galleries, and studio management. |
Plans
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
PhotoBiz
- Website Package$29 a month
- Build It Yourself$29 a month
- Custom Website$750, paid once
In their own words
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.