Behance
Design · behance.net
Illustrators and photographers use Behance, a creative network, to share portfolio projects, get discovered by clients, offer freelance services and sell downloadable assets. A paid Behance Pro plan adds advanced analytics, password-protected projects and up to five Adobe Portfolio websites with custom domains.
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Based on 2 sources, 208K ratings.
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Included: App Store 4.6 (weight 1,000), Google Play 4.5 (weight 1,000).
Facts at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Adobe Inc., San Jose, California | adobe.com/about-adobe/contact.html, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Launched | 2006. Founding year, as stated on its about page | behance.net/about, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Free plan | Freemium: a free plan exists | help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/23707509178011-Guide-Behance-Pro-Features, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Free trial | 7 days | help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/23707936129947-Behance-Pro-FAQ, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Starting price | $9.99/mo · billed yearly | help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/23707936129947-Behance-Pro-FAQ, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | behance.net/about, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
Pricing & plans
Pricing
Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo
USD, billed yearly
Model
Freemium
Free plan available
Trial
Yes
7 days
Price tiers
| Plan | Per month | Usage, as the vendor states it |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Core publishing and freelance features, with standard platform fees and without Pro-only tools |
| Behance Pro | Listed from 9.99 USD per month with an annual commitment; adds analytics, project settings, 0% platform fees and Adobe Portfolio sites |
Prices are the vendor's list prices in USD.
No password-protected, link-only or scheduled projects
No advanced analytics on traffic sources and search terms
Behance platform fee applies to freelance projects, asset sales and subscriptions
Source: help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/23707936129947-Behance-Pro-FAQ, checked 5 Nov 2026
Features & platforms
Portfolio projects shown to a creative community
Freelance jobs with proposals and direct payment
Sale of downloadable creative assets
Service listings with set prices and timelines
Pro analytics on viewers, traffic sources and searches
Adobe Portfolio sites on custom domains with Pro
- Web
- iOS
- Android
Sources: behance.net/about, help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/23707509178011-Guide-Behance-Pro-Features, help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/23707936129947-Behance-Pro-FAQ, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alternatives
Free plan allows one service listing and up to 10 shot uploads a day, while paid Pro plans add ranking boosts and client leads.
Positions itself as commission-free for creatives getting paid, and lets clients post a job for free so creatives apply directly.
Runs logo design contests where clients receive dozens of custom options from freelance designers, with logos listed from US$249.
Sources: dribbble.com/pro, contra.com, 99designs.com
Data & privacy
Adobe says it analyzes user content with techniques such as machine learning to improve its services, and describes how to opt out
Most personal information is kept while an account is active, and some is retained after closure for contract and legal reasons
Adobe Inc. is the data controller for residents of North America
Source: adobe.com/privacy/policy.html, policy last updated October 24, 2025, checked 5 Nov 2026. These points restate the policy and are not legal advice.
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Sources and dates
- App Store: checked 6 Nov 2026, listing
- Google Play: checked 5 Nov 2026, listing
- Plan facts: help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/23707936129947-Behance-Pro-FAQ, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Official site: behance.net
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