Why Frameology is the best online framing service
We live in an era where everything is accessible online, but when our founder, Ben Koren, started Frameology in 2015, he couldn’t find an easy way to get custom picture frames online. We’ve been in the online frame game for over 10 years, but our origin story dates all the way back to 1986, inside the Koren family’s brick-and-mortar Manhattan frame shop. So at this point, we’ve heard it all — we know that online framing services get mixed reviews compared to local frame shops. But we strongly believe that museum-quality photo printing and framing should be accessible to anyone, so we’re on a mission to change the perception of online framing services.
Our unique combination of museum-quality materials, straightforward user experience, fast shipping, and affordable custom framing is what makes us the #1 place online to frame moments that matter.
What makes Frameology the best place to get custom picture frames online?
Here are seven reasons why Frameology is the best online framing service out there — so you can feel comfortable in your decision to frame your most special memories, art, and photography with us.
1. Lowest price for the best quality
At Frameology, we believe that framing photos of any size shouldn't come with a "custom-made" tax that breaks the bank. By streamlining our production within the United States and focusing on what truly matters, we’ve managed to offer the lowest prices in the industry without cutting corners on the craftsmanship you expect.
When you compare us to other major players in the frame game, the savings are clear.
| Frameology | Framebridge | Artifact Uprising | Level Frames | Simply Framed | |
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| Product | Classic Wall | Mercer | Gallery Frame | Black Maple | Gallery Black |
| Frame size: 8x10 | $59 | $70 | $69 | $89 | $82 |
| Frame size: 11x14 | $75 | $90 | $89 | $113 | $97 |
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Note: prices listed above are as of February 25, 2026 |
As you can see in the comparison chart above, Frameology consistently beats the competition on price, making us one of the most budget-friendly custom framing options on the web.
2. High-quality materials
A low price doesn't mean low standards. We treat every digital upload and physical print with the reverence it deserves. In fact, Frameology utilizes the same museum-quality materials you’d find at a high-end local gallery, such as:
- Acid-free matting
- UV-protecting, museum-grade acrylic glazing
- Premium wood and metal moldings
- Fuji Crystal Archive premium photo paper for Classic frames
- Entrada Archival 100% cotton fine art paper for Luxe frames
- Scratch resistant, UV resistant, waterproof metal prints
- Giclée fine art canvas prints
Every component is selected to preserve your photos for a lifetime. Our printing process produces vibrant, true-to-life colors, ensuring your memories look just as vivid on your wall as they do in your heart.
3. Everything is hand-framed in the USA
Quality control is easy when you’re close to the craft, which is why every single Frameology product is printed and hand-framed right here in the USA. By keeping our production local, we support domestic artisans and maintain a level of oversight that mass-produced, overseas alternatives simply cannot match.
4. Most straightforward shopping experience
Other online frame companies have a complicated shopping experience. Some require multiple steps and tabs that redirect you to various webpages, while others have too many frame styles, causing decision fatigue. Our website is extremely simple.
To put our UX’s simplicity to the test, we’re outlining the minimum amount of clicks it takes to get from homepage to cart via desktop — including uploading a photo while ordering your frame — and comparing it to other online framing sites below.
| Frameology | Framebridge | Artifact Uprising* | Level Frames* | Simply Framed | |
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| Clicks from homepage to cart | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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* Requires logging into your account before checkout |
Instead of offering pages of frame styles, we’ve carefully selected a collection of timeless frame styles and materials to choose from. Simply pick your frame, upload a photo, then click through the customization options before adding your frame to cart. You can even use our augmented reality (AR) feature to see exactly how your frame looks on your wall.
Our frame builder will even notify you if your image’s resolution is too low, so you can avoid accidentally printing a pixelated photo. This is particularly useful if you’re looking for affordable framing for large format art. We offer frames that scale as big as 30x40 inches and canvas sizes as large as 40x60 inches!
5. Wide selection of materials you can custom print
As mentioned earlier, we carry a curated selection of frames, but that doesn’t mean your options are limited. You can upload and print your photo a wide range of materials including:
- Wooden picture frames
- Metal photo frames and prints
- Acrylic frames and prints
- Canvas picture frames and prints
- Glass prints
6. Fast shipping
Made-to-order frames from other online stores can take a few weeks to arrive at your doorstep, but we’re cutting that shipping time in half by printing, framing, and delivering your order within 10 days — although most customers receive their orders in under a week. To make the process even more seamless, we use exceptionally professional packaging designed to withstand the rigors of transit.
7. Top-tier customer service
Our relationship with you doesn’t end the moment your package leaves our facility. If your custom frame isn’t exactly what you envisioned, we will work with you to make it right and ensure you’re completely satisfied with your purchase.
Our dedicated customer service team is genuinely excited to help you resolve any issues or answer styling questions. Simply send them a message at hello@frameology.com if you have any questions or concerns!
