Authory

Auto-imports and permanently archives all your published work. Self-updating portfolio with full-text backups — not screenshots.

Publishing

Built for journalism

Adequate

https://authory.com · Reviewed 2026-04-03 · Editorial assessment by Mike Schneider — not an independent security audit

What should journalists know about Authory?

Authory's core value is archival. Point it at your byline sources, and it auto-imports every past article, podcast, and video, then monitors for new work going forward. The backups are full-text — not screenshots — so your archive is searchable and exportable as XML or HTML. That matters when publications disappear. McClatchy, BuzzFeed News, Deadspin — journalists at all three lost online bylines. Authory is the insurance policy. The SPJ partnership (seven years running, 30% member discount) adds institutional credibility that competitors lack. The tradeoff is price. At $144/year (Standard) or $216/year (Professional), Authory costs 3x what Journo Portfolio charges for a Pro plan. You are paying for automation and archival depth, not design flexibility. The portfolio templates are functional but limited compared to a custom WordPress site or even Journo Portfolio's layout options. Analytics track social shares across Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest — useful for freelancers pitching editors with engagement data. The newsletter feature supports up to 500 subscribers on all plans. For journalists who publish frequently across multiple outlets, the auto-import alone justifies the cost. For someone with a handful of clips who just needs a portfolio page, it is overkill.

Best for

Prolific journalists publishing across multiple outlets who need automated archival. Freelancers building a searchable clip library. Writers who have lost work to publication shutdowns and want permanent backups. SPJ members who can use the 30% discount.

Not for

Writers who publish infrequently and just need a simple portfolio page — the automation is wasted at this price point. Designers or photographers who need visual-first layouts. Anyone who wants granular design control over their portfolio site. Budget-conscious freelancers — Journo Portfolio or a free WordPress.com site covers basic portfolio needs at a fraction of the cost.

Security & Privacy

Encryption in transit Yes

Data is scrambled while being sent to their servers

Encryption at rest Unknown

Data is scrambled when stored on their servers

Data jurisdiction Germany (EU). Authory GmbH is registered in Potsdam, Brandenburg. IP anonymization occurs within the EU/EEA. Google Analytics data processed per EU standards.

Where servers are located — affects which governments can request your data

Security rating Adequate

Authory collects account data, IP addresses, device info, and browser details. Uses Google Analytics (pseudonymous data deleted after 14 months, IP anonymized within EU). Uses Intercom for customer support chat — processor agreement in place. Google Web Fonts load from Google servers, exposing IP addresses. Does not sell data to PR firms or AI companies. Full GDPR compliance with rights to access, correction, erasure, portability, and objection. Archived content remains private — only the portfolio owner can access full-text backups.

How to protect yourself:

Export your archive regularly using the XML or HTML export. Keep a local backup of your most important clips. Use the custom domain option (Professional plan) so your portfolio URL is portable if you leave. Understand that Google Analytics tracks visitor behavior on your portfolio page. The newsletter subscriber list is yours — export it before canceling. Test the auto-import on a few sources before committing to a paid plan to verify it finds your bylines accurately.

Standard web platform security with TLS in transit. German/EU jurisdiction provides GDPR protections. Authory does not sell data to PR firms or AI companies — a meaningful differentiator from platforms like Muck Rack. The privacy policy is straightforward but does not detail encryption at rest or infrastructure specifics. Google Analytics and Intercom are the main third-party data processors. The archival model is the real trust signal: full-text backups are private to the account holder, and data is exportable in XML or HTML. For journalists, the risk is not data exposure — it is platform dependency on a small company. Export regularly.

Who Owns This

Owner Authory GmbH (Germany). Founded by Eric Hauch (CEO) and Emanuel Jöbstl (CTO). Headquartered in Potsdam, Brandenburg. Approximately 8 employees.

Funding Bootstrapped / privately held. No disclosed venture funding rounds. Revenue-funded with an estimated $4M in annual revenue.

Business model SaaS subscription. Revenue comes from Standard ($144/year) and Professional ($216/year) plans. No advertising, no data sales, no AI training on user content. SPJ partnership provides distribution channel and institutional credibility.

Pricing

Free plan: up to 10 portfolio items, no auto-import. Standard: $15/month or $12/month billed annually ($144/year) — unlimited items, auto-import, archive, analytics, blog, newsletter. Professional: $24/month or $18/month billed annually ($216/year) — adds custom domain, Zapier integration, API access, highest update frequency. 14-day free trial on paid plans. SPJ members get 30% off all plans.

This is an editorial assessment based on publicly available information as of 2026-04-03, using our published methodology. Independent security review is pending. Security posture can change at any time. This is not a guarantee of safety.

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