--- title: SmugMug Reviews meta\_title: 'SmugMug Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 39 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how SmugMug works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.2 review\_count: 39 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Photography url: https://www.g2.com/categories/photography --- # SmugMug Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by SmugMug but has limited features. Are you part of the SmugMug team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! For over 20 years, photographers across the globe have trusted SmugMug with more than just their photos. They trust us with their memories, their passion, and their businesses. SmugMug provides individual photographers and organizations of any size a platform to effortlessly sell, securely store, globally access, and beautifully share their photos. We are committed to continually thrilling our customers and building a better world through the power of photography. * * * Seller [SmugMug](https://www.g2.com/sellers/smugmug-a3df7616-5ae9-47be-adcb-bada944e69b7) Discussions [SmugMug Community](https://www.g2.com/products/smugmug/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Christine Fradenburg Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by SmugMug. ### SmugMug Pro plan $45.00 1 Subscription Per Month ### Portfolio plan $31.00 1 Subscription Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/smugmug/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![ShootProof](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ShootProof") ShootProof 4.9/5(92) ](https://www.g2.com/products/shootproof/reviews) [ ![Photobucket](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Photobucket") Photobucket 3.7/5(37) ](https://www.g2.com/products/photobucket/reviews) [ ![500px](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "500px") 500px 4.2/5(27) ](https://www.g2.com/products/500px/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/smugmug/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 39 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ Typical contract price $0k - $0k [Sign in to view](/login) Per Month [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Kiel M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kiel M.") KM Kiel M. Senior Country Research Specialist Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/13/2016 "One of the best options for an avid photographer" 4/5 What do you like best about SmugMug? The unlimited high-res photo storage is hard to beat overall. Many photo storage options charge by size limits, but Smugmug offers unlimited (at least for the tier I use). I like the customizable themes and colors. The price adjustments and variety of product offerings is also nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SmugMug? I would like more themes, as the pre-made ones are not always the best. While I like the service, support, and options overall, the price is a little high for me as an amateur photographer. Would be an unbelievably stellar service if I could store RAW files, in addition to JPG/movie files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SmugMug: The service is hard to beat with it's storage options. The only downside is no RAW file storage. The themes are easy to customize but the pre-made ones are not always very professional looking. There are only a few other comparable options, and SmugMug fits in with the best of them, depending on your needs and expectations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SmugMug solving and how is that benefiting you? Photo storage, photo sales, and an online portfolio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Higher Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Higher Education") UH Verified User in Higher Education Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 12/28/2017 "Smugmug Review" 4/5 What do you like best about SmugMug? Interface, ease of download, password protection Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SmugMug? Search functionality isn’t very intuitive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SmugMug solving and how is that benefiting you? Sharing photos with many different constituents with varying levels of privileges Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Photography](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Photography") UP Verified User in Photography Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/13/2017 "Smugmug" 5/5 What do you like best about SmugMug? I like how my clients can download their high res photos the same size I uploaded them as. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SmugMug? I had to upgrade my account to send the zip file to my clients. They should offer that feature at the $5.99 package. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SmugMug solving and how is that benefiting you? None. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Jenn C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jenn C.") JC Jenn C. Co-Owner and Photographer Photography Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/1/2016 "I've used it for many years to sell prints and deliver downloads to my photo clients." 4.5/5 What do you like best about SmugMug? I like the customization options available for setting prices and gallery options. Each customer can personalize their website through Smugmug. Also, their customer service, including live chat, is very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SmugMug? Learning how to work the back end is a little clumsy. I also dislike the payment system. They hold my earnings longer than I'd like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SmugMug: This is a good system for professional photographers. The intro level plan has some very limiting factors. However, the pro level is wonderful and a great solution for selling photo prints and digital images. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SmugMug solving and how is that benefiting you? It takes the place of me mailing cd disks to clients. It makes me and my business much more contemporary and streamlines my precess. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Jessica F.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jessica F.") JF Jessica F. Photographer Photography Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/12/2016 "I love Smugmug for my photography business! " 5/5 What do you like best about SmugMug? Smugmug is so easy to use. I was able to make a very professional looking website with my own domain name very quickly without needing to know any code! The price is so reasonable and my site is always up and working! As a photographer I LOVE that I get unlimited photo storage! I use Smugmug as my cloud backup! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SmugMug? The only thing I dislike about Smugmug is the lack of features on the galleries. I was using Smugmug for my client proofing galleries for a few years but moved that service to another provider because Smugmug just doesn't have all of the user friendly features that I need, such as no needing to create a folder and then separate galleries for weddings, or having client-friendly features like favorites lists. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SmugMug: I recommend Smugmug definitely to photographers and photographers starting out. When I first started out I was able to use them for everything: Website, Client Galleries, print sales, you name it. Now that my business has grown I have moved my proofing galleries to a new site but still LOVE Smugmug for my website and backing up. It is an easy to use, dependable service at a great price. I have also seen the benefits of their search engine optimization. They make keywording very easy and they work with Google to help your website be seen, which is key! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SmugMug solving and how is that benefiting you? The biggest problem I have solved with Smugmug is the ability to back up all of my sessions and weddings for a very low monthly cost. That peace of mind is invaluable to me! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Melissa N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Melissa N.") MN Melissa N. Photographer/Owner Photography Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/22/2016 "Great photo sharing site. " 4.5/5 What do you like best about SmugMug? I really like that I can create my own webpage with smugmug. It is an interesting lay out and they give you a free trial to see if you like it. As a photographer it is essential to find the best sites to showcase the work that you want everyone to see. With Smugmug that is possible. The other great thing about the site is the different pricing plans based on your needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SmugMug? I think that as with most websites there needs to be a free option when it comes to usage. I know that some sites will are a hit and miss when it comes to photography and having people viewing the work that you do and the possibility of buying said work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SmugMug: As with any product I would recommend trying out the website to make sure it would work for you before you decide to go into any full plan with the company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SmugMug solving and how is that benefiting you? The problems that I am working on solving with my business is getting a bigger viewer base when it comes to my work and selling it stock. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Heather B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Heather B.") HB Heather B. Director of Operations and Program Development Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/23/2016 "Amazing Visual Experience" 3.5/5 What do you like best about SmugMug? Stunning array of visual images, recently added feature, photo tagging multiple images, keyword array. Our team depends on visual images to sell to clients, and this allows them to quickly pull images that catch their eyes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SmugMug? Hard to get back to the home page (we have a company site and I always end up at the external smug mug site. Have to download photos to desktop to pop them into our proposals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SmugMug: Have a plan for loading, organizing and tagging photos. When you have thousands of photos loaded without a plan, it's overwhelming to go back and properly sort and tag. Additionally, be sure to share that strategy internal, and train your team on how to use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SmugMug solving and how is that benefiting you? We need to have quick access to photos for event proposals to our clients. We needed an easily searchable, visual library of images to choose from. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Public Relations and Communications](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Public Relations and Communications") AP Verified User in Public Relations and Communications Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/20/2016 "great" 5/5 What do you like best about SmugMug? very easy to use and navigate. makes photo sharing and purchase easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SmugMug? there isn't anything I dislike about this producg Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SmugMug solving and how is that benefiting you? gives us a way to share and sell photos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Marketing and Advertising](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Marketing and Advertising") UM Verified User in Marketing and Advertising Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/7/2016 "SmugMug is a great answer to team projects but has some flaws" 3.5/5 What do you like best about SmugMug? SmugMug has an attractive display and intuitive user experience. I use SmugMug as part of a shared team and the team members and I are able to easily work on projects simultaneously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about SmugMug? The categorization and caption features are poor, and there doesn't seem to be a way to choose recent projects chronologically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering SmugMug: Try it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is SmugMug solving and how is that benefiting you? Shared visual projects, easily coordinated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about SmugMug? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about SmugMug ](https://www.g2.com/products/smugmug/discussions/new) GU Guest User • Last activity almost 3 years ago Which is Better Flickr or SmugMug? 0 Upvotes 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-flickr-or-smugmug) GU Guest User • Last activity almost 3 years ago What labs does SmugMug use? 0 Upvotes 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-labs-does-smugmug-use) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/smugmug/discuss) ## Pricing Options Pricing provided by SmugMug. ### SmugMug Pro plan $45.00 1 Subscription Per Month ### Portfolio plan $31.00 1 Subscription Per Month ### Venture plan Contact Us 1 Subscription Per Year [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/smugmug/pricing) SmugMug Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_b824202b7e58c9f9fcf1ac1cae16289b/500px.jpg "Product Avatar Image") 500px 4.2/5(27) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/500px-vs-smugmug) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_1ebcb4626c56117f3e526fc356a84d38/shootproof.png "Product Avatar Image") ShootProof 4.9/5(92) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/shootproof-vs-smugmug) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_c75c89b4fac13845d686cefe97f83b14/photobucket.png "Product Avatar Image") Photobucket 3.7/5(37) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/photobucket-vs-smugmug) ##### Categories on G2 [Photo Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-management) ##### Explore More [Achieve vs Jenzabar One: which academic advising platform is better for coordinating student placements and clinical rotations across multiple schools?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/achieve-vs-jenzabar-one-which-academic-advising-platform-is-better-for-coordinating-student-placements-and-clinical-rotations-across-multiple-schools)[Which ERM platforms are rated highest for mid-market organizations looking for a balance between cost and capability?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-erm-platforms-are-rated-highest-for-mid-market-organizations-looking-for-a-balance-between-cost-and-capability)[Top-rated AP tools for compliance and audit readiness](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-top-rated-ap-tools-for-compliance-and-audit-readiness) [What are the top-rated demand planning software for inventory optimization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-top-rated-demand-planning-software-for-inventory-optimization)[AWS Batch vs Azure Batch for a data engineering team with heavy workloads: which batch management platform is worth the setup effort?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/aws-batch-vs-azure-batch-for-a-data-engineering-team-with-heavy-workloads-which-batch-management-platform-is-worth-the-setup-effort)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/smugmug/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)