Behance
Creative portfolio management software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is Behance
Behance is an online creative portfolio platform used to publish, organize, and share creative work as projects. It targets individual creatives and teams who want a public-facing portfolio and discovery channel, including designers, illustrators, photographers, and motion artists. The product emphasizes community discovery features (feeds, follows, appreciations) and integrates with Adobe’s ecosystem for account identity and related workflows.
Large discovery-focused community
Behance functions as both a portfolio and a social discovery network, which can increase exposure beyond a standalone portfolio site. Users can follow creators, browse curated galleries, and engage through appreciations and comments. This community layer is a differentiator versus tools that focus primarily on private proofing or brand asset libraries.
Structured project publishing
Behance supports project-based presentation with multiple media types, allowing creators to document process and outcomes in a single narrative. Projects can be organized into collections and displayed on a profile for consistent browsing. This structure suits creatives who need a public portfolio that is easy to update and share via a single profile URL.
Adobe ecosystem integration
Behance is owned and operated by Adobe and uses Adobe identity and account infrastructure. This can simplify access for organizations and individuals already using Adobe products and services. It also supports workflows where creators publish work that originates in common creative toolchains.
Limited brand and domain control
Behance profiles and project pages follow Behance’s templates and URL structure, which can limit customization compared with dedicated portfolio website builders. Options for fully branded experiences (custom domains, bespoke layouts, and advanced theming) are more constrained. This can be a drawback for agencies or professionals who require strict brand presentation.
Not a full DAM system
Behance is primarily designed for showcasing work publicly rather than managing internal brand assets. It lacks many enterprise digital asset management capabilities such as granular rights management, approval workflows, and controlled distribution for teams. Organizations needing governed asset libraries typically require additional systems.
Public-first sharing model
Behance is oriented toward public publishing and community engagement, which may not fit confidential client work or pre-release materials. While users can choose what to publish, the platform is not designed as a client proofing portal with private galleries and review tools. Teams may need separate tools for private review, delivery, and client approvals.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Publish projects, discover and save inspiration, offer freelance services, send client proposals, sell assets, message others, access job board; transactions subject to Behance platform fees (platform fees apply to non-Pro users). |
| Pro | US$9.99 per month (starts at; pricing varies by geography and commitment) | 0% platform fees on transactions, advanced analytics, boosted projects, exclusive freelance job recommendations, Adobe Portfolio access (up to 5 sites), Adobe Fonts and 100GB storage, password-protected & link-only projects, scheduled publishing, Pro badge, profile customizations, pricing guidance, promotional credits; includes a 7-day free trial. |
Seller details
Adobe Inc.
San Jose, California, USA
1982
Public
https://www.adobe.com/
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