Compare Weebly and Format on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Website Builders tools, freemium vs Subscription pricing to decide which fits…
At a Glance
Weebly
Format
Primary category
Website Builders
Website Builders
Rating
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Pricing model
freemium
Subscription
Starting price
Free (paid plans from about $10/month billed annually)
$14/month (or $10/month billed annually)
Free plan
Yes
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Free trial
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Yes
Platforms
iOS
Web, iOS
Team collaboration
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AI features
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Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Weebly
Free — $0 N/A
Personal — About $10 to $15/month monthly or annual
Professional — About $12/month billed annually annual
Performance — $26/month monthly
Format
Basic — $14/month ($10/month billed annually) monthly or annual
Pro — $24/month ($12/month billed annually) monthly or annual
Pro Plus — $36/month ($15/month billed annually) monthly or annual
Pros & Cons
Weebly
Pros
Easy to use drag-and-drop editor with a minimal learning curve
Ecommerce features available even on the free plan
Tight integration with Square payments and point-of-sale for small businesses already on Square
Affordable entry-level pricing for paid plans
Reliable hosting backed by Square and Block infrastructure
Cons
Design flexibility is more limited than builders like Webflow or Wix for complex layouts
Free plan displays Weebly and Square branding with no custom domain
Fewer advanced ecommerce features than dedicated platforms like Shopify at scale
Smaller app and plugin ecosystem compared to WordPress or Wix
Format
Pros
Commission-free store means photographers keep 100 percent of print and product sale revenue on paid plans
Deep photography-specific workflow integration via Adobe Lightroom sync
Client proofing galleries are built into every plan rather than sold as an add-on
More than a decade of operating history and a large template library aimed specifically at visual portfolios
Annual billing offers a substantial discount versus month-to-month pricing
Cons
Higher standard monthly pricing than some general-purpose website builders if not committing to an annual plan
Feature set is narrowly focused on photography and visual portfolios, less suited to non-visual small businesses
Lower-tier Basic plan has meaningful limits on page count, images, and client galleries
Now owned by Zenfolio, which could eventually affect long-term product direction or brand independence
Use Cases
Weebly
Small Business Websites — Local service providers and small business owners build a professional site quickly without a developer.
Simple Online Stores — Entrepreneurs selling a handful of products, especially those already using Square for payments, launch a store fast.
Personal and Portfolio Sites — Freelancers and individuals build a simple personal or portfolio website without coding.
Format
Building a professional photography portfolio — Photographers use Format's templates and Lightroom integration to publish a polished, image-heavy portfolio site quickly.
Client proofing and print sales — Photographers share proofing galleries with clients for selection, then sell prints and digital downloads through Format's commission-free store.
Showcasing visual creative work beyond photography — Designers and illustrators use Format's portfolio themes to present visual work with a similarly image-focused layout.