Checked Sep 26, 2026
How much does Format cost?
Published plans run $14–$36 per month. Online portfolio website builder for photographers and creatives, with client galleries, proofing, contracts and a commission-free store.
Prices are as published by Format on Sep 26, 2026. Check the linked source before buying.
Published rates
Plans and add-ons
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Basic10 pages, 70 images, no store, 3 client galleries; $10/mo billed annually | $14/mo | Monthly |
| Prounlimited pages, 1500 images, 100GB, 15 store products; $17/mo annual list, $12 with first-year promo | $24/mo | Monthly |
| Pro Plusunlimited images, 1TB, 1000 products; $26/mo annual list, $15 with first-year promo | $36/mo | Monthly |
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Professional Branded Email$100/year | Not published |
Pricing source: format.com ↗, checked Sep 26, 2026.
Beyond the plan price
Terms worth checking
- Setup
- $0
- Contract & cancellation
- monthly or annual · Renewal: yes · cancel anytime at /subscription/cancel; no refunds
- Payments
- not stated · Store described as commission-free
- Data export
- unknown
Source notes
What the headline misses
Each point is tied to a dated statement on Format's site. Open the source to read the full context.
- The advertised annual discount applies to the first year only.
“Discount applies to the first year only. Cannot be combined with any other promotion.”
format.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The free custom domain is for the first year only and not on Basic.
“Free Custom Domain (First Year) No”
format.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - No refunds on cancellation; inactivity does not stop renewal.
“NO REFUNDS ARE PROVIDED IF YOU CANCEL.”
format.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Inactivity is treated as acceptance and the subscription keeps renewing until cancelled.
“Inactivity on the Services is treated as continuous acceptance, meaning your subscription will automatically renew until formally canceled.”
format.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Domains registered through Format are charged for renewal 45 days before expiry.
“You will be charged for auto-renewal on the applicable default renewal cycle forty-five (45) calendar days before your domain expires”
format.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗
Who it sells to
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