Head-to-head · Portfolio Website Builders
Format vs Architects.pro
Format leads on 1 check, Architects.pro on 2, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFormat · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceArchitects.pro · $5.99/mo
- Free trialonly Format
- Most featuresFormat · 4 of 6
Format scores higher on our rubric for portfolio website builders: 8.7 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #14.
Architects.pro is cheaper to start at $5.99/mo against $14/mo. Architects.pro offers portfolio analytics; Format doesn't. Format offers video hosting; Architects.pro doesn't.
Format is the better fit for polished portfolios with galleries and commerce. Architects.pro is the better fit for architects showcasing visual project work.
- Format fits best
Polished portfolios with galleries and commerce
- Architects.pro fits best
Architects showcasing visual project work
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Format 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Architects.pro 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Portfolio Website Builders | #14 in Portfolio Website Builders |
| Best for | Polished portfolios with galleries and commerce | Architects showcasing visual project work |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $14/mo | $5.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Format 4/6 · Architects.pro 3/6 | ||
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client proofing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Portfolio analytics | — | ✓ (best) |
| Selling tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video hosting | ✓ (best) | — |
| Code export | — | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Published projects | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | Format is a hosted portfolio website builder for photographers and other creative professionals. Its responsive templates and visual editor support custom pages with images, text, forms, embeds, audio, and video. The platform also combines… Read the review → |
Architects.pro is a hosted website builder for independent architects, architecture firms, interior architects, landscape architects, space designers, and urban planners. Its core purpose is to present visual project work through… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Format — where it wins
- Responsive templates with visual editing and custom HTML/CSS on eligible plans
- Client galleries support feedback, favorites, downloads, and watermarking
- Commerce supports physical products, services, and digital downloads
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Basic does not include an online store
- Website content generally cannot be exported as code
Architects.pro — where it wins
- Portfolio galleries, photo albums, and customizable layouts
- Embeds for Sketchfab, Autodesk Viewer, BIMobject, YouTube, and Vimeo
- Multilingual publishing, analytics, SEO tools, and online-store support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Standard pricing starts at $5.99/month billed annually
- Video support centers on external embeds rather than direct video-file hosting
- Enterprise features require custom pricing and a more involved engagement
- Format8.7/10 · 14-day trial
A polished portfolio builder with galleries, video hosting, proofing, and commerce.
Visit FormatFull verdict → - Architects.pro7.8/10 · Paid
A focused portfolio builder with galleries, architecture embeds, SEO, and commerce.
Visit Architects.proFull verdict →
More comparisons
- Portfoliobox vs Format
- Zenfolio vs Format
- Pixpa vs Format
- Gesso vs Format
- Framer vs Format
- Format vs Grigora
- Format vs Wfolio
All portfolio website builders comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update