comparison · 2026

Focally vs Beacons: which fits photographers better?

Beacons is built for the creator economy. Focally is built for photographers — the page where someone decides whether to book your work.

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01 · side by side

Feature comparison

Feature
Focally
Beacons
Built specifically for photographers
Editorial gallery with lightbox
Image grid
Cover image + avatar layout
Limited
Custom domain
Pro
Paid plan
Client inquiry form
Pro
Built-in QR code
Packages & pricing display
Store add-on
Testimonials section
Analytics (views + clicks)
Basic
Remove platform branding
Pro
Paid plan
Free tier
Setup in under 10 minutes
02 · pricing

What you'll pay

Focally
Free
Full portfolio, unlimited links
$0
Pro
Custom domain, booking, no branding
$8.99/mo
Beacons
Free
Beacons branding
$0
Creator Pro
$10/mo
Store Pro
$25/mo
03 · honest take

When Beacons is the right pick

  • You are an influencer or creator selling digital products, courses, or coaching.
  • You want a creator-economy store with affiliate links and tip jars.
  • You make most of your revenue from social audiences, not client work.
04 · honest take

When Focally is the right pick

  • You take photos for clients — weddings, portraits, real estate — and need a booking-focused front door.
  • You want a portfolio that opens with your work, not a stack of monetization links.
  • You want a beautiful page in minutes without configuring a creator store.

Beacons is a creator storefront. Focally is a photographer portfolio. Pick the one that matches what you actually sell.