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Bablab

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What Bablab is

Bablab is a web-based website builder for photographers and other visual professionals who need portfolio websites and private client galleries. Its drag-and-drop editor lets users arrange customizable content blocks without code. Photo galleries can be tailored with layouts and grids, plus fullscreen lightboxes and keyboard controls. For client proofing, clients can choose favorite photos on desktop or mobile, while the site owner can set a selection cap and export filenames. Video blocks accept computer uploads and embeds from YouTube or Vimeo.

Bablab includes page metadata, structured data, and Open Graph controls for search visibility. It says portfolio sites do not use cookies or collect personal data by default, and offers analytics based on anonymous server logs. Mailing-list connections listed in its changelog include Mailchimp, Sendgrid, Loops, and GetResponse. Sites run on Bablab’s managed cloud infrastructure and cannot be downloaded for outside hosting. Paid plans allow a custom domain and include automatically issued and renewed SSL/TLS certificates. The free plan has 1GB storage; paid plans start at $10/mo (annual). Bablab was founded in 2018 by Adi and Sivan and is an independent, self-funded business.

Who it suits

Bablab suits photographers, artists, designers, and other visual professionals who want a portfolio site with client galleries and proofing. It can also suit creators who need video blocks, search controls, or mailing-list integrations.

What it does well

Build pages with customizable drag-and-drop blocks, without code.
Clients can select favorite photos on desktop and mobile.
Video blocks support computer uploads and YouTube or Vimeo embeds.
Offers page metadata, structured data, and Open Graph controls.
Paid subscribers can connect a custom domain with SSL/TLS certificates.

What to know first

Sites must remain on Bablab's managed infrastructure.
Print sales are not included.
The free plan has 1GB storage and no custom domain.

Limits

The free plan includes 1GB storage, a portfolio website, private client galleries, design customization, and an SSL certificate. Paid plans start at 3GB storage with unlimited bandwidth and a custom domain; the sites must still remain on Bablab's managed infrastructure.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
FREE	1GB · portfolio website · private client galleries · unlimited bandwidth · customize design · SSL certificate · own domain	Free
SMALL	Billed annually or $12 monthly · 3GB · portfolio website · private client galleries · unlimited bandwidth · customize design · SSL certificate · own domain	$10 a month
MEDIUM	Billed annually or $22 monthly · 10GB · portfolio website · private client galleries · unlimited bandwidth · customize design · SSL certificate · own domain	$20 a month
LARGE	Billed annually or $34 monthly · 100GB · portfolio website · private client galleries · unlimited bandwidth · customize design · SSL certificate · own domain	$30 a month

As bablab.com lists them, read 21 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Bablab website in a browser.
Choose the Free plan or a paid plan.
Use the drag-and-drop editor to customize content blocks and design.
Create a portfolio website and private client galleries.
If you have a paid plan, connect a custom domain.

Verdict

Choose Bablab if you want a portfolio site with private client galleries and photo proofing in a web-based builder. Look elsewhere if you need print sales or the option to download your site and host it elsewhere.

Questions

Is Bablab free?

Yes. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes 1GB storage, a portfolio website, private client galleries, design customization, and an SSL certificate.

How much do paid plans cost?

Small costs $10 a month when billed annually, or $12 monthly. Medium is $20 a month billed annually, or $22 monthly; Large is $30 a month billed annually, or $34 monthly.

What platforms does Bablab support?

Bablab is available on the web.

Can clients proof photos in Bablab?

Yes. Clients can select favorite photos on desktop and mobile. Site owners can set selection caps and export filenames.

Can I use my own domain?

Paid subscribers can connect a custom domain. Bablab automatically issues and renews SSL/TLS certificates.

Can I host a Bablab site elsewhere?

No. Sites must stay on Bablab's managed cloud infrastructure and cannot be downloaded for hosting elsewhere.

Facts from Bablab's own pages

Analytics: The features page describes privacy-first traffic analytics without invasive tracking. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Audience: Bablab describes the product as designed for photographers and artists, and its homepage also names designers and other visual professionals. · bablab.com, 8 Oct 2026
Block editor: The editor uses drag-and-drop content blocks and avoids themes, plugins and coding. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Builder: The editor uses drag-and-drop content blocks that users can customize without code. · bablab.com, 8 Oct 2026
Client proofing: Private client galleries let clients select favorite photos on desktop or mobile. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Company: Bablab says it was founded in 2018 by Adi and Sivan and is an independent, self-funded business. · bablab.com, 8 Oct 2026
Company founding: Bablab says it was founded in 2018 by Adi and Sivan and is independent and self-funded. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Company headquarters: LinkedIn lists headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel. · linkedin.com, 21 Oct 2026
Company size: LinkedIn lists Bablab.com as a privately held company with 2–10 employees. · linkedin.com, 21 Oct 2026
Content license: The terms grant Bablab a worldwide royalty-free license to host and use uploaded content to provide the service. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Custom domains: Custom domains are available after upgrading to a paid subscription. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Data collected: Bablab collects account details, log data, usage information and information from integrated third-party services. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Deletion after cancellation: After cancellation, images are retained for 30 days and then removed if the account is not reactivated. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
E-commerce limitation: Bablab says it focuses on portfolios and recommends Shopify for e-commerce. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Founded: 2018 · bablab.com, 28 Sept 2026
Galleries: Gallery layouts support configurable photo sizing, spacing, animation and ordering, with fullscreen lightbox viewing. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Gallery access controls: Client galleries use secure links and can additionally be protected with passwords. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Google Maps integration: A map block supports Google Maps. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Hosting: Sites are hosted on Bablab-managed cloud infrastructure and include SSL certificates. · bablab.com, 21 Oct 2026
Hosting and domains: Sites are hosted on Bablab's managed cloud infrastructure, and paid subscribers can connect a custom domain with automatically issued and renewed SSL/TLS certificates. · bablab.com, 8 Oct 2026
Hosting limit: Bablab sites must stay on its managed infrastructure and cannot be downloaded for hosting elsewhere. · bablab.com, 8 Oct 2026
Independent listing: Slashdot lists Bablab as web-based, with online support and training videos. · slashdot.org, 21 Oct 2026
Integrations: Bablab's changelog lists mailing-list integrations with Mailchimp, Sendgrid, Loops, and GetResponse. · bablab.com, 8 Oct 2026
Limit: customization: An independent review describes customization as potentially limited for advanced users. · spotsaas.com, 21 Oct 2026

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