FASO vs ShootCal Websites
FASO
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| Figure | FASO | ShootCal Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 13 | 9 |
| Spec score · Portfolio Website Builders | 9.0 (#9) | 9.2 (#3) |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | FASO says plans include a discounted custom domain, listed at $14 per year for the included domain. | Plus and Pro support a custom website domain and a separate custom domain for client galleries. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Purpose | FASO helps artists create professional art websites to share and sell their work online. | ShootCal Websites is a photography portfolio builder connected to a photographer’s ShootCal client galleries. |
| Support | Chat and ticket support is included, while Gold and Platinum add phone support. | Support is provided by email, with the maker saying replies usually arrive within a day or two and linking to help guides. |
| What it does | FASO is a hosted website, storefront and marketing platform built for visual artists. | ShootCal Websites is a hosted photography-site builder connected to ShootCal galleries, booking availability, contact forms and studio information. |
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
ShootCal Websites
- FreeFree
- Plus$12 a month
- Pro$25 a month
- FreeFree
- Basic$5 a month
- Plus$12 a month
- Plus$12 a month
- Pro$25 a month
- Pro$25 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.
ShootCal Websites
ShootCal Websites is a portfolio builder for photographers that connects a website to existing ShootCal client galleries. Gallery blocks can draw from selected galleries without uploading another copy of the photos; public and link-only galleries are eligible, but password-protected galleries are not. The editor offers six looks and settings for text, blocks, fonts, colors and logos, with slider headers available on any page. Free websites contain Home and Contact pages; Plus and Pro provide six pages. A booking page can let visitors choose a session type and view availability, while contact inquiries go to the account email. A professional Instagram account linked to a Facebook Page can show recent posts, optionally filtered by caption hashtag. Plus and Pro support custom website and gallery domains, with hosting and secure connections included. Changes stay in a private draft until published, and checkpoints support revision previews and restoration as a draft. Pages are described as mobile-friendly and SEO-optimized, with editable titles and descriptions. Free costs nothing; Plus is $12 a month and Pro is $25 a month, both billed monthly with no annual contract.