Which should you choose?
Choose Showplace if
You want a simple gallery with no commission on sales.
- 0% Showplace commission, where FASO lists 1% to 10% on Stripe card sales.
- Start free with up to 30 artworks, with no trial clock.
- Import from Instagram and sell prints with print-on-demand built in.
Choose FASO if
You want art marketing support bundled with your site.
- Get a marketing membership: library, private webinars and an artist community.
- Offer art prints on demand (listed as Beta), where buyers choose size and frame.
- Add unlimited images on Gold and Platinum, plus a blog and email newsletter.
Feature comparison
Each row is checked against the sources at the end of this page. “Not listed” means the official page does not mention it, not that the feature is missing. General platforms may offer it through apps or add-ons.
- Yes Included on the listed plans
- Limited Limited, plan-gated or fee-based
- No Not included on the listed plans
- Not listed Not listed on the official page
| Feature | Showplace | FASO |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Artists only | Artists |
| Starting price | Free plan; Pro from A$15/mo | Intro from US$12/mo, billed annually at US$144 |
| Free plan | Yes Up to 30 artworks, 2 images each | No No free plan listed; 30-day free trial, no card needed |
| Custom domain | Limited Pro plan only | Limited Discounted custom domain on all plans |
| Commission and fees on sales | Yes 0% Showplace commission; payment processor fees apply | Limited FASO fee on Stripe card sales: 10% Intro, 3% Silver, 2% Gold, 1% Platinum. None on PayPal |
| Online checkout | Yes Stripe checkout on all plans | Yes Integrated ecommerce on all plans, with Stripe or PayPal |
| Originals and enquiries | Yes Originals and enquiries on Free and Pro | Not listed Not listed on the pricing page |
| Print-on-demand | Yes Printful; standard rates on Free, 10% off on Pro | Yes Art prints on demand (listed as Beta); buyers choose size and frame |
| Image limits | Free: 2 per artwork; Pro: 5 per artwork | Intro: 40; Silver: 100; Gold and Platinum: unlimited (terms apply) |
| Watermarks | Limited Pro plan only | Not listed Not listed on the pricing page |
| Instagram import | Yes All plans | Not listed Not listed on the pricing page |
| Design and templates | Yes 4 layouts and 5 themes | Yes Templates for artist websites |
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Pricing overview
Showplace
- Free: up to 30 artworks, 2 images per artwork.
- Pro: from A$15/mo, with unlimited artworks, 5 images per artwork, a custom domain, watermarks and room previews.
FASO plans (billed annually, US dollars, as displayed):
- Intro from US$12/mo (US$144 a year)
- Silver from US$19/mo (US$228 a year)
- Gold from US$26/mo (US$312 a year)
- Platinum from US$40/mo (US$480 a year)
- Squarespace by FASO from US$35/mo (a Squarespace site plus FASO marketing resources)
FASO lists a 30-day free trial, no credit card required, and a fee on Stripe card sales that falls from 10% (Intro) to 1% (Platinum). Pricing can change, check FASO’s site before you decide. For Showplace plan details, see how Showplace works.
Start your Showplace gallery
Sign up for free, upload your artwork, and decide on a paid plan later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FASO have a free plan?
FASO lists a 30-day free trial with no credit card required, and paid plans after that. Showplace has a free plan.
Does FASO charge transaction fees?
FASO lists no fee on PayPal checkout. For card payments through Stripe it lists a FASO fee of 10% on Intro, 3% on Silver, 2% on Gold and 1% on Platinum. Showplace charges 0% commission, though Stripe’s processing fees apply.
Does FASO include printing?
FASO lists art prints on demand (marked Beta) with every plan, where buyers choose the size and frame.
Does Showplace include print-on-demand?
Yes, through Printful. Free uses standard fulfilment rates, and Pro gets 10% off print fulfilment costs.
How current is this comparison?
This page lists its sources and a last verified date. Pricing and features can change, so check FASO’s site before you decide.
Sources
Last verified 16 October 2026. Pricing and features can change.
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