Alternatives · Website Builders
Pixpa alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Pixpa alternative for most people is Wix (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of website and landing page builders. It's also the best free one.
Pixpa compared with 12 alternatives: Squarespace, Format, Wix, Carrd, Pagecloud and 7 more.
Pixpa is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.40 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). 4 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PixpaThis tool | Free trial · from $5.40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Squarespace | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Format | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Wix | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Carrd | Free plan · from $9/yr | Yes | Web |
| Pagecloud | Free trial · from $22/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Adobe Portfolio | Paid | No | Web |
| Authory | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Carbonmade | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Cargo | From $14/mo | No | Web |
| Crevado | Free plan · from €7/mo | Yes | Web |
| PhotoDeck | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
| PhotoShelter | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Pixpa starts at $5.40 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 11 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Carrd.
Squarespace, Format, Wix, Pagecloud, Authory, Crevado and 1 more score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Pixpa
Squarespace
Template-based website builder with an online store and invoicing
- Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Squarespace also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Squarespace also covers forms and invoicing.
- Squarespace does not cover file sharing, online store, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Creatives and small businesses who want a polished site from a template
Format
Portfolio website builder for photographers and other creatives
- Format starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($14 billed monthly).
- Format also lists an iOS app.
- Format also covers no-code.
- Format does not cover online store, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Photographers who deliver proofs and files to clients from their own site
Wix
Drag-and-drop website builder with an AI agent and business apps
- Wix starts at $17 per site / month, billed yearly (Light).
- Wix has a free plan, which Pixpa lacks.
- Wix also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Wix also covers AI agents and no-code.
- Wix does not cover file sharing, online store, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Beginners who want to start free and upgrade when the site is ready
Carrd
One-page website builder with yearly plans from $9
- Carrd starts at $9 per year for up to 3 sites (Pro Lite).
- Carrd has a free plan, which Pixpa lacks.
- Carrd also covers no-code and forms.
- Carrd does not cover file sharing, online store, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Personal profiles, link-in-bio pages and simple portfolios
Pagecloud
AI website builder that drafts a small-business site from a chat
- Pagecloud starts at $22 per month, billed annually ($26 billed monthly).
- Pagecloud also covers no-code, forms and image generation.
- Pagecloud does not cover templates, file sharing, online store, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Small businesses that want a site without writing or designing it
Adobe Portfolio
Portfolio website builder included with Creative Cloud
- Adobe Portfolio also covers digital business card.
- Adobe Portfolio does not cover file sharing, online store, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Photographers and designers who already pay for Creative Cloud
Authory
Self-updating portfolio and backup archive for writers
- Authory starts at $9 per month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
- Authory has a free plan, which Pixpa lacks.
- Authory also lists a browser extension.
- Authory also covers web clipper, bookmarks and web analytics.
- Authory does not cover templates, file sharing, online store, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Freelance writers and journalists who publish in many outlets
Carbonmade
Drag-and-drop portfolio sites for creatives
- Carbonmade starts at $99 per year ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Carbonmade also covers no-code and web analytics.
- Carbonmade does not cover file sharing, online store, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Photographers, illustrators and designers who want a simple showcase site
Cargo
Site builder for designers and artists, one price for every site
- Cargo starts at $14 per month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Cargo does not cover file sharing, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Designers and artists who run several small sites
Crevado
Free portfolio builder for photographers and artists
- Crevado starts at €7 per month.
- Crevado has a free plan, which Pixpa lacks.
- Crevado also covers no-code and web analytics.
- Crevado does not cover templates, file sharing, digital downloads and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Photographers and illustrators who want a free portfolio site
PhotoDeck
Photographer websites with client galleries and print sales
- PhotoDeck starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed quarterly).
- PhotoDeck also covers print on demand.
- PhotoDeck does not cover templates and popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Working photographers who want a portfolio site, proofing and a store in one place
PhotoShelter
Photo storage, delivery and portfolio sites for photographers
- PhotoShelter starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12.99 billed monthly).
- PhotoShelter also covers print on demand.
- PhotoShelter does not cover popups, which Pixpa does.
Suits: Photographers with large libraries to store and search
Limits worth knowing in Pixpa
- Basic stops at 10 pages, 200 images and 3 store products.
- The store product limit rises by plan, from 3 on Basic to unlimited on Advanced.
- A domain is free for the first year through Ionos, with Ionos renewal pricing after that.
- A designer-built site setup is a separate add-on at a one-time $199 fee.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pixpa?
The alternatives to Pixpa in this directory are Squarespace, Format, Wix, Carrd, Pagecloud, Adobe Portfolio, Authory, Carbonmade, Cargo, Crevado, PhotoDeck and PhotoShelter. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pixpa.
Is there a free alternative to Pixpa?
Yes. Wix, Carrd, Authory and Crevado have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pixpa alternatives work on Android?
The Pixpa listing does not include an Android app. Squarespace and Wix list one.
Which Pixpa alternatives work on iOS?
The Pixpa listing does not include an iOS app. Squarespace, Format and Wix list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.