The Format alternative for photographers who deliver every week.
Format is a portfolio website builder. Client galleries come with it, capped at 10 on Basic, 50 on Pro and 250 on Pro Plus, and hosted video runs 15 to 120 minutes.
PixelPort is only client delivery. Unlimited galleries on paid plans, 1 TB on Professional, and 4K video measured in hours.
Why photographers are switching from Format
Client galleries are capped at 10, 50 or 250
PixelPort paid plans have unlimited active galleries.
Hosted video is 15 minutes on Pro and 120 minutes on Pro Plus
PixelPort Starter includes 2 hours of 4K. Professional 5 hours. Studio 20.
Basic has no image storage and no store
Every PixelPort plan includes storage and selling, including Free.
Store products are capped at 15 on Pro
No product cap. Every image in a gallery can be priced.
Proofing is a portfolio feature, not a workflow
Favorites, proofing, per-gallery download rules and real-time client activity.
Format vs PixelPort.
A side-by-side comparison of key features.
| Feature | Format | PixelPort |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Client galleries | 10, 50 or 250 by plan | Unlimited on paid plans |
| Hosted video | 0, 15 or 120 minutes | 2 to 20 hours of 4K |
| Storage | None, 100 GB or 1 TB | 3 GB, 100 GB, 1 TB or 3 TB |
| Commission on store sales | Commission free | 0% |
| Portfolio website | Included, with themes | Not included |
| Price | $10 to $15/mo billed annually | Free, $15, $39 or $99/mo billed annually |
Format vs PixelPort FAQ.
Stop counting galleries.
Start free. Move to Starter when you want 100 GB, a custom domain and 2 hours of 4K video.