Vault
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Vault vs SmugMug
Vault is an archive. SmugMug is a storefront.
SmugMug is a gallery and ecommerce product first, with storage attached. Vault is storage first, with nothing attached. If you already have a portfolio site and what you need is a place to put the working originals, the right tool is the smaller one.
Why people end up looking
- SmugMug optimizes for displaying photos. Vault optimizes for safely holding them.
- RAW handling on portfolio products is usually secondary. Originals can be downsized for previews.
- You pay for portfolio features (themes, ecommerce, custom domains) you may not need if your website already exists.
- Storage and portfolio in one product means losing both if the vendor changes direction.
Side by side
| Thing | SmugMug | Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Product shape | Portfolio site + storage | Storage only |
| RAW originals | Stored, but the product is built around display copies | Stored as uploaded, retrieved bit-for-bit |
| Pricing model | Tiered, with portfolio and ecommerce features bundled | Flat monthly by storage tier only |
| Best use | You want a public portfolio with selling tools attached | You want the working archive separated from public-facing tools |
When Vault is the better fit
Your portfolio already lives somewhere (or you do not need one). You want a clean separation between the work you show and the work you store. You would rather pay less for storage and have a portfolio you control elsewhere.
Plans
| Tier | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 100 GB | $9 / mo |
| Core | 500 GB | $19 / mo |
| Pro | 2 TB | $39 / mo |
| Studio | 10 TB | $99 / mo |
| Archive | 20 TB | $179 / mo |
| Estate | 50 TB | $399 / mo |
Capacity above 50 TB is quoted individually.
Get an account
Email scott@brightpresencedigital.com with the tier you want. Your login will be ready within one business day.
Email ScottThe studio behind Vault
Vault is operated by Bright Presence Digital, a Pittsburgh-area web design and hosting studio. If you also need a website built or hosted, that is a separate product line and the same person picks up the phone.