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About VSCO
What is VSCO?
VSCO is an all-in-one photography platform that combines professional photo editing tools, a creative community, and business management features. It solves the problem of juggling separate apps for editing, client galleries, portfolio sites, and booking—offering a unified workflow for photographers at every level.
Who is it for?
VSCO is built for photographers—from hobbyists finding their eye to serious professionals running a real business. It is not for casual social media users who only want quick filters; its strength lies in studio-grade editing, client collaboration, and business automation tools like VSCO Workspace and Client Galleries.
Real use cases
Use VSCO to edit photos with iconic film-inspired presets on mobile or desktop, build a custom portfolio site with your own domain, collaborate with clients via shared galleries and messaging, and learn from pros through video education. The AI Photo Editor and AI Remove tools speed up retouching. Events and Brand Challenges help grow your network and find paid work.
Key features
- Photo Filters & Presets — Edit with 15+ presets on Starter, or 200+ on Plus and Pro, including iconic film looks.
- AI Photo Editor — Use AI-powered tools for quick edits, object removal, and advanced corrections.
- Studio Pro & Desktop Studio — Access professional batch editing, film grain, and video editing on both mobile and desktop.
- VSCO Workspace — Manage your photography business with booking, scheduling, client communication, and automations.
- Client Galleries — Share unlimited private galleries with clients, download high-res images, and get rehired.
- VSCO Sites — Build a custom portfolio website with your own domain and no coding required.
- VSCO Canvas — Collaborate on moodboards with team members or clients for project planning.
SaaSpartout Score
6.9
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
VSCO Pricing
VSCO pricing: from Free. Billing model: Freemium.
Starter (Free)
For photographers just finding their eye. Includes 15 popular presets, access to global community, and VSCO Spaces.
Plus — $7.99/month
For photographers who work from their phone. Advanced mobile editing with 200+ presets, video editing, ad-free experience, and profile building tools.
Pro — $19.99/month
Most popular. Studio-grade editing on mobile and desktop, unlimited AI Lab and client galleries, a portfolio site with custom domain, plus VSCO Canvas, video, and more.
VSCO One — Pricing upon request
For photographers ready to run a real business. Includes VSCO Workspace, unlimited client galleries, studio-grade tools built for client work, and a video education library.
Starter plan is free; all paid plans offer a free trial. Pricing may vary by region.
Frequently asked questions
Is VSCO free to use?
Yes, VSCO offers a free Starter plan with 15 popular presets, community access, and VSCO Spaces. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for Plus.
How much does VSCO Pro cost?
VSCO Pro costs $19.99/month (or an annual subscription). It includes desktop editing, unlimited AI Lab, client galleries, and a custom domain portfolio site.
What is VSCO One?
VSCO One is a new all-in-one system for pro photographers that includes VSCO Workspace for business management, unlimited client galleries, studio-grade editing tools, and video education. Pricing is available upon request.
Who is VSCO best for?
VSCO is best for photographers at all levels, from hobbyists to business owners. It is especially useful for those who want to edit, share, and manage client work—all in one platform.
What are the best VSCO alternatives?
Top alternatives include Adobe Lightroom (advanced editing), Canva (design + simple photo editing), and Pixpa (portfolio + business management). VSCO uniquely combines a creative community with business tools.
Does VSCO have a desktop app?
Yes, VSCO offers a Desktop Studio and VSCO Capture for professional editing and capture on desktop, plus VSCO Sites for portfolio building. The Pro and VSCO One plans include full desktop access.
