Format alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Format: no free plan, and narrow focus on image-led portfolios. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Format, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Pixpa currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Wix	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	59.6
2	Adobe Express	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	2 of 3	46.5

1. WixTop pick
Best for: Small businesses and individuals who want a hosted site with lots of add-on features
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Format
Free plan and many portfolio templates with more apps.
Pros
Free-form editor with a large template library
Bookings, stores, events and blogs available as built-in apps
Hosting, SSL and maintenance handled for you
Cons
No practical way to export a site and move hosts
Free plan shows Wix ads and a Wix subdomain
Free placement can make mobile layouts fiddly
Visit Wix Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Wix a good Format alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, no credit card required
Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Money-back guarantee
14 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
300M+ worldwide
Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2006
Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
Templates
2,000+
Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Adobe Express
Best for: Creative Cloud users making quick social and marketing content
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
46.5
score / 100
Why switch from Format
Quick pages and graphics if you already use Adobe tools.
Pros
Adobe Stock and Fonts built in
Firefly generative AI
Quick actions for common edits
Cons
Fewer templates than Canva in some niches
Best value only with other Adobe apps
Visit Adobe Express Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.338
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1577
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Adobe Express a good Format alternative?
Verified facts
2 of 3 verified
Free plan
Yes
Not checked yetadobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Generative AI
Adobe Firefly
Checked Oct 24, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Checked Oct 24, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Format alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Format alternative for most people

Pixpa

Similar portfolio, store and client gallery tools with a longer trial.

Best Format alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Wix

Free plan and many portfolio templates with more apps.

Best Format alternative for Mac

Framer

Design freedom and animation for standout creative portfolios.

Best Format alternative for Windows

Framer

Design freedom and animation for standout creative portfolios.

Best Format alternative for iPhone and Android

Squarespace

Beautiful image-led templates plus broader business features.

Best Format alternative for working in the browser

Adobe Express

Quick pages and graphics if you already use Adobe tools.

Format alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Format?

Pixpa ranks first right now. Similar portfolio, store and client gallery tools with a longer trial. Squarespace and Wix follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Format?

Yes. Wix (free plan + paid), Framer (free plan + paid) and Adobe Express (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Format?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Format?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; narrow focus on image-led portfolios; branded email costs extra.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Format, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.