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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Pixpa logoPixpaPaidNoWeb3 of 366.5
2Squarespace logoSquarespacePaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 462.6
3Wix logoWixFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.6
4Framer logoFramerFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows4 of 457.2
5Adobe Express logoAdobe ExpressFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android2 of 346.5
  1. Pixpa logo

    1. PixpaTop pick

    Best for: Working photographers who want portfolio, store and client galleries in one plan

    PaidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Format

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

    Pros

    • Client galleries included alongside the website
    • No commissions on sales
    • 15-day trial without a credit card

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Less layout flexibility than larger builders
    • Small app ecosystem
    Visit Pixpa Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Pixpa a good Format alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free trial
    15 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pixpa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pixpa.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Commissions
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pixpa.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Squarespace logo

    2. Squarespace

    Best for: Creatives and small businesses who want a polished site with minimal setup

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Format

    Beautiful image-led templates plus broader business features.

    Pros

    • Consistently well-designed templates
    • Stores, scheduling, memberships and email under one account
    • Editor makes it hard to end up with a messy layout

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • Less layout freedom than Wix or Webflow
    • Basic plan charges a fee on online store sales
    Visit Squarespace Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Squarespace a good Format alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026squarespace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Store fee on Basic plan
    2% per online sale
    Checked Oct 25, 2026squarespace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Digital content fee
    7% on content and memberships
    Checked Oct 25, 2026squarespace.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2003
    Checked Oct 25, 2026squarespace.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Wix logo

    3. Wix

    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)
  4. Framer logo

    4. Framer

    Best for: Designers and startups who want animated, polished sites built like a design file

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Format

    Design freedom and animation for standout creative portfolios.

    Pros

    • Canvas editing that feels familiar to Figma users
    • Easy scroll and hover animations
    • Free plan for trying ideas before paying

    Cons

    • Page, CMS and bandwidth limits tied to each site plan
    • Extra editors cost more per month
    • No serious built-in ecommerce
    Visit Framer Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Framer a good Format alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, on a Framer domain
    Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic plan
    $10 per month (yearly billing)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $30 per month (yearly billing)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extra editors
    $20/month each, viewers free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Adobe Express logo

    5. 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.

Pixpa logo

Best Format alternative for most people

Pixpa

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

Wix logo

Best Format alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Wix

Free plan and many portfolio templates with more apps.

Framer logo

Best Format alternative for Mac

Framer

Design freedom and animation for standout creative portfolios.

Framer logo

Best Format alternative for Windows

Framer

Design freedom and animation for standout creative portfolios.

Squarespace logo

Best Format alternative for iPhone and Android

Squarespace

Beautiful image-led templates plus broader business features.

Adobe Express logo

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.