FASO vs PhotoDeck
FASO
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| Figure | FASO | PhotoDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12/mo | $12/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 13 | 5 |
| Spec score · Portfolio Website Builders | 9.0 (#9) | 8.8 (#15) |
| Selling tools | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | FASO says plans include a discounted custom domain, listed at $14 per year for the included domain. | Users can use their own domain with HTTPS/SSL-secured connections. |
| Founded | 2001 | 2010 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Mobile websites | All listed plans include mobile-optimized websites. | Websites are HTML5-based and optimized for mobile devices. |
| Video hosting | Yes | Yes |
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
PhotoDeck
- Essential$12 a month
- Standard$25 a month
- Business$45 a month
- Team$100 a month
- Brand$200 a month
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.