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Head-to-head · Photo Calendar Software

Snapfish vs Shutterfly

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Snapfish #4 in Photo Calendar Software 7.4/10 From $15.99 ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Snapfish
Shutterfly #7 in Photo Calendar Software 6.9/10 From $24.98 ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Shutterfly

Snapfish leads on 1 check, Shutterfly on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSnapfish · 7.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceSnapfish · $15.99one-time

Snapfish scores higher on our rubric for photo calendar software: 7.4 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Snapfish is cheaper to start at $15.99one-time against $24.98one-time.

Snapfish is the better fit for affordable mobile and web photo books. Shutterfly is the better fit for users wanting AI-assisted photo books.

  • Snapfish fits best

    Affordable mobile and web photo books

  • Shutterfly fits best

    Users wanting AI-assisted photo books

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Side by side

Feature Snapfish 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Shutterfly 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.9
Ranking #4 in Photo Calendar Software #7 in Photo Calendar Software
Best for Affordable mobile and web photo books Users wanting AI-assisted photo books
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $15.99one-time (best) $24.98one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Snapfish 1/4 · Shutterfly 1/4
Print ordering ✓ ✓
Date customization Not published Not published
Custom events Not published Not published
Bulk ordering Not published Not published
Specs
Calendar formats Not published Not published
Photo upload sources Not published Not published
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Autofill arranges photos chronologically
  • Works across web, iOS, and Android
  • Supports uploads from Facebook, Google Photos, Instagram, iCloud, and Camera Roll
  • AI Autofill arranges photos into book layouts
  • Manual editing covers pages, text, backgrounds, stickers, and embellishments
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps support creation and ordering
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Focused on photo books rather than dedicated photo calendars
  • Desktop app is not available
  • No verified calendar-specific features
  • No free plan; the listed starting price is $24.98 one time
  • PDF export is not included among the verified features
Our verdict

Snapfish is a consumer photo-book service for turning photos from computers, phones, and connected services into printed, personalized books. It suits individuals and families who want to create albums across web, iOS, or Android, then…

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Shutterfly is an online photo-book creation and ordering service for consumers preserving vacations, weddings, family milestones, school memories, and other occasions. Users can upload photos, choose templates or begin with a blank canvas,…

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  1. SnapfishPhoto Calendar Software 7.4From $15.99
  2. ShutterflyPhoto Calendar Software 6.9From $24.98

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Snapfish — where it wins

    • Autofill arranges photos chronologically
    • Works across web, iOS, and Android
    • Supports uploads from Facebook, Google Photos, Instagram, iCloud, and Camera Roll

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Focused on photo books rather than dedicated photo calendars
    • Desktop app is not available
  • Shutterfly — where it wins

    • AI Autofill arranges photos into book layouts
    • Manual editing covers pages, text, backgrounds, stickers, and embellishments
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps support creation and ordering

    Where it doesn't

    • No verified calendar-specific features
    • No free plan; the listed starting price is $24.98 one time
    • PDF export is not included among the verified features

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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