Zenfolio

zenfolio.com
E-commerce
Weekend Project

Where simplicity meets power

How to Replace Zenfolio

Overview

Zenfolio is a complete platform for photographers to organize, showcase, and sell their photos. It provides website building, client galleries, online stores, and business management tools designed specifically for photography professionals.

Features

31 features across 22 categories

AI(1)

AI Gallery Creation & TaggingAI

Automatically create and tag galleries using AI

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Access Control(1)

Gallery Registration + Paid Access

Restrict gallery access and charge clients for gallery viewing

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Lacework, LastPass

Asset Management(2)

Folder Organization

Intuitive folder tools to organize and manage assets

Photo Culling

Tools to efficiently cull and organize photos

Business Management(1)

Booking & Scheduling

Built-in booking and scheduling tools for client sessions

Also in: Jobber, Setmore, Acuity Scheduling

Client Management(2)

Client Management

Comprehensive client management tools for volume photographers

Online Proofing

Allow clients to proof and select photos online

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Communication(1)

Email Templates

Pre-designed email templates for client communication

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Content Management(1)

Integrated Blog

Built-in blogging functionality to create and manage blog posts

Also in: Juro, Notion, WordPress.com

Customization(1)

Customizable Layouts

Infinitely customizable gallery and website layouts designed for photographers

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

E-commerce(5)

Beautiful Photo Products

Professional photo products available for purchase

Digital Downloads

Allow clients to purchase and download digital images

Online Store

Sell photos online 24/7 from prints and packages to digital images and video downloads

Secure Payment Options

Secure payment processing for client purchases

Self-fulfillment Option

Option to manage your own order fulfillment

Marketing(2)

Automated Marketing

Automated marketing tools to promote your work

Customizable Coupons

Create and manage promotional coupons

Media Management(1)

Custom Video Clips

Add custom video content to galleries

Navigation(1)

Sitewide Search

Searchable content across the entire website

Pricing(1)

Smart Pricing

Intelligent pricing tools to optimize revenue

Product Management(1)

Product Builder

Create and customize photo products for sale

SEO(1)

SEO Optimization

Built-in SEO tools to optimize website visibility

Sales(1)

Smart Upselling

Earn 2x revenue with smart upselling capabilities

Social Media(2)

Instagram Feed Integration

Embed Instagram feed on your website

Social Sharing

Enable clients to share gallery content on social media platforms

Social Proof(1)

Built-in Testimonials

Display client testimonials on your website

Storage(1)

Unlimited Storage

Unlimited cloud storage for photos and media

Website Building(2)

Custom Domain

Add your own custom domain to your website

Website Templates

Easy-to-use, professionally designed website templates for photographers

Workflow(1)

QR Code Workflow

Generate QR codes for gallery access and sharing

Pricing

Basic

Free

Advanced

Save up to 50% off annual plans

Professional

Save up to 50% off annual plans

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Zenfolio. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Zenfolio alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 31 features.

Buy Zenfolio

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Zenfolio saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 31 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations

InstagramProfessional Print Labs