Head-to-head · Portfolio Website Builders
Zenfolio vs Architects.pro
Zenfolio leads on 1 check, Architects.pro on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZenfolio · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceArchitects.pro · $5.99/mo
- Most featuresZenfolio · 5 of 6
Zenfolio scores higher on our rubric for portfolio website builders: 9.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #14.
Architects.pro is cheaper to start at $5.99/mo against $9/mo. Zenfolio offers video hosting; Architects.pro doesn't.
Zenfolio is the better fit for photographers selling and delivering media. Architects.pro is the better fit for architects showcasing visual project work.
- Zenfolio fits best
Photographers selling and delivering media
- Architects.pro fits best
Architects showcasing visual project work
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Side by side
| Feature | Zenfolio 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Architects.pro 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Portfolio Website Builders | #14 in Portfolio Website Builders |
| Best for | Photographers selling and delivering media | Architects showcasing visual project work |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9/mo | $5.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Email, Docs · 24/7 | |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Zenfolio 5/6 · Architects.pro 3/6 | ||
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client proofing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Portfolio analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Selling tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video hosting | ✓ (best) | — |
| Code export | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Published projects | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zenfolio is a web-based portfolio and business platform for photographers and videographers. It combines customizable portfolio websites, custom domains, client galleries, photo and video storage, proofing workflows, commerce, bookings,… 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
Zenfolio — where it wins
- Combines portfolio sites, galleries, proofing, storage, and commerce
- Supports digital, print, package, and video sales
- Adds booking, scheduling, payments, analytics, and AI gallery tools
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan
- Client proofing and shopping tools begin on the Professional plan
- The platform is available on the web rather than as a listed native app
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
- Zenfolio9.2/10 · Paid
A photography-focused website and client delivery platform with built-in commerce.
Visit ZenfolioFull verdict → - Architects.pro7.8/10 · Paid
A focused portfolio builder with galleries, architecture embeds, SEO, and commerce.
Visit Architects.proFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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