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Folio vs VSCO
Both stand on portfolio website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Folio combines portfolio publishing with resume and cover letter creation, analytics, and API access. Its free plan covers one published portfolio, while higher plans list larger storage, generation, and call allowances.
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Pick VSCO if you want a multi-platform photo editor with batch editing, RAW support, cloud sync, and AI retouching. Starter provides 15 presets at no cost; look to paid plans for 200+ presets or unlimited AI Lab and client galleries, with VSCO One billed annually at $499.99 USD.
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| Folio | VSCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $1,499 a month | Plus: $29.99 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | VSCO |
| Website | portfolio.wrxstack.com | vsco.co |
| On portfolio website builders | #23 of 81 | #19 of 81 |
Folio: what it does well
- 60 live designs; switching designs preserves content
- Custom domains with TLS certificate issued by Folio
- Analytics show opens and sections read
- Read-only REST API and MCP server
- Free plan includes one published portfolio
What to know first
- Free plan allows one published portfolio
- Free plan includes 512 MB storage
- Free plan includes 10 AI generations monthly
- Not SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certified
VSCO: what it does well
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
- Supports batch editing and RAW photos
- Cloud sync and AI retouching are listed
- Free Starter plan includes 15 presets
- Pro includes unlimited AI Lab and client galleries
What to know first
- Starter includes 15 presets
- Plus costs $29.99 a year
- VSCO One is billed annually at $499.99 USD