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Comparison 2026

Photographer Portfolio vs Squarespace

Squarespace has beautiful photo templates – but thousands of photographers use the same ones. And the loading times? Disastrous for image galleries.

Faster, more individual, more professional

nopex

Your custom solution

Squarespace

Website Builder

Cost Comparison

Cost Comparison

What does Squarespace cost you — and what about a custom solution?

Cost Type
nopex
Squarespace
Monthly costs
From €49/month
From €16/month (Personal)
Storage
Unlimited
Unlimited
Annual costs
€588/year
From €192/year
More value for more individualitySavings in Year 1

Nopex costs slightly more than a Squarespace subscription – but you get a unique portfolio with fast galleries, client areas, and individual design.

Feature Comparison

Features in Detail

Feature
individually built withnopex
Squarespace
Image galleries
Loading speed / performance

Squarespace often slow with images

Individual design
Client gallery (protected)
Image license sales
SEO for photographers
Contact / booking form
Blog / behind the scenes
Pricing packages display
Client testimonials
Full support
Limited
Not available
Your Advantages

Why a custom solution is better

Lightning-fast image galleries

Squarespace is slow with many images. Nopex builds optimized galleries with lazy loading and modern image formats.

Unique design

Thousands of photographers use the same Squarespace templates. Nopex builds you a portfolio as unique as your work.

Client galleries

Password-protected galleries for clients with selection features and downloads – a feature Squarespace only offers in limited form.

Booking & pricing

Pricing packages, availability calendar, and booking requests directly on your website – more professional than a Squarespace form.

Conclusion

Our Conclusion

Squarespace is the starting point for many photographers. But for a truly professional portfolio with fast galleries, client areas, and individual design, Nopex is the better choice.

This comparison is for informational purposes (§ 6 UWG). All information to the best of our knowledge, as of: March 2026. Prices and features are subject to change.

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