Frame Focal vs Zenfolio
Photography website, client galleries, and print sales with AI-powered tools. Here's how Frame Focal compares — and why photographers are making the switch.
Automatic gallery archiving can lock out your photos without warning
No bulk export feature — photographers report severe data lock-in
Uploads frequently hang and preview generation is very slow
No mobile app for photographers or clients
History of technical issues and poor communication from the company
| Feature | Frame Focal | Zenfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Client Proofing | ||
| Client favorites / selection tool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password-protected galleries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gallery expiration dates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Download tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gallery Design & Customization | ||
| Custom watermarks (position, opacity) | ✓ | ✓ |
| White-label / remove branding | Pro+ | ✓ |
| AI photo culling / refinement | ✗ | Advanced only |
| Storage & Delivery | ||
| Global CDN delivery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full-resolution downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video hosting | Pro+ | ✓ |
| Pricing & Plans | ||
| Free plan available | ✓ | ✗ |
| Monthly billing option | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-commerce & Print Sales | ||
| Built-in print store | ✗ | ✓ |
| Booking and scheduling | ✗ | Advanced |
| Mobile Experience | ||
| Mobile-responsive galleries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native mobile app | ✗ | ✗ |
| Branding & White-Label | ||
| Custom domain | Studio | ✓ |
| Portfolio website builder | ✗ | ✓ |
Simple, transparent plans. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
Starting at $9/mo (no free plan)
Three tiers from $9–$40/month. No free plan. Basic includes 15 GB, Professional includes 150 GB, Advanced includes unlimited JPEG storage. Annual billing discounts available (e.g. Professional at $11.50/month).
No photo-count limits, no hidden commissions. You know exactly what you get at every tier.
Set galleries to expire automatically — keep your storage clean without manual cleanup.
Position, style, and opacity controls so your watermarks look intentional, not slapped on.
Your galleries load fast for clients anywhere in the world, not just in North America.
Yes, but be aware that Zenfolio does not offer a bulk export tool. You may need to download galleries individually. Once you have your files, Frame Focal's uploader handles large batches.
No. Your galleries stay accessible as long as your account is active. We also offer gallery expiration dates that you control — nothing happens automatically without your consent.
Frame Focal focuses on gallery delivery and client proofing. For a portfolio website, we recommend using a dedicated website builder alongside Frame Focal.
Frame Focal uses direct-to-CDN uploads with progress tracking. Photographers consistently report faster, more reliable uploads compared to Zenfolio.
Free plan includes 2 GB storage, 3 galleries, and password protection.
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