Amazon Photos vs SmugMug

Amazon Photos9.0Visit SmugMug8.6Visit

Higher score Amazon Photos #3 in Photo Storage Services 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Amazon Photos

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SmugMug #6 in Photo Storage Services 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 6 features Visit SmugMug

• Amazon Photos fits best

  Prime members needing full-resolution storage

• SmugMug fits best

  Photographers selling prints and downloads

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Side by side

Feature	Amazon Photos 9.0/10 Visit ↗	SmugMug 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Photo Storage Services	#6 in Photo Storage Services
Best for	Prime members needing full-resolution storage	Photographers selling prints and downloads
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$20/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	4 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amazon Photos 6/6 · SmugMug 4/6
Original-quality storage	✓	✓
Face search	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Shared albums	✓	✓
Family sharing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Desktop app	✓	✓
Video backup	✓	✓
Specs
Free storage	5 GB	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Unlimited full-resolution photo storage for Prime members in supported countries Automatic mobile backup plus Windows and Mac folder backup Face search, Family Vault, editing, and Amazon device integration	Unlimited full-resolution JPEG storage with automatic uploads Privacy controls, galleries, folders, and password protection Print and digital sales tools with fulfillment options
Cons	Prime storage benefits vary by country Non-Prime customers receive 5 GB of storage Extra plans are needed for videos and other files beyond included storage	No permanent free plan Listed prices are monthly equivalents billed annually RAW storage requires the Source add-on
Our verdict	Amazon Photos is a cloud storage service for backing up, organizing, searching, and sharing photos and videos. All Amazon customers receive 5 GB for photos and videos, while Prime members in supported countries receive unlimited… Read the review →	SmugMug combines online photo storage, organization, sharing, delivery, and sales tools for photographers, families, hobbyists, and photography businesses. Its core offering includes unlimited full-resolution JPEG storage, automatic… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Amazon Photos — where it wins

  • Unlimited full-resolution photo storage for Prime members in supported countries
  • Automatic mobile backup plus Windows and Mac folder backup
  • Face search, Family Vault, editing, and Amazon device integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Prime storage benefits vary by country
  • Non-Prime customers receive 5 GB of storage
  • Extra plans are needed for videos and other files beyond included storage

• SmugMug — where it wins

  • Unlimited full-resolution JPEG storage with automatic uploads
  • Privacy controls, galleries, folders, and password protection
  • Print and digital sales tools with fulfillment options

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan
  • Listed prices are monthly equivalents billed annually
  • RAW storage requires the Source add-on

• Amazon Photos9.0/10 · Free plan

  A capable photo backup and sharing service, especially for Prime members.

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• SmugMug8.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A full-resolution photo hub with strong galleries and built-in sales tools.

  Visit SmugMugFull verdict →