Head-to-head · Photo Calendar Software
Snapfish vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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
- Snapfish7.4/10 · From $15.99
A flexible photo-book creator with automatic layouts and direct print ordering.
Visit SnapfishFull verdict → - Shutterfly6.9/10 · From $24.98
A flexible, AI-assisted photo-book service—not a calendar-focused tool.
Visit ShutterflyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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