Walgreens Photo vs Shutterfly

Walgreens Photo7.1Visit Shutterfly6.9Visit

Higher score Walgreens Photo #6 in Photo Calendar Software 7.1/10 From $9.99 ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Walgreens

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Shutterfly #7 in Photo Calendar Software 6.9/10 From $24.98 ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Shutterfly

• Walgreens Photo fits best

  Low-cost photo-book pickup and shipping

• Shutterfly fits best

  Users wanting AI-assisted photo books

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Side by side

Feature	Walgreens Photo 7.1/10 Visit ↗	Shutterfly 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	6.9
Ranking	#6 in Photo Calendar Software	#7 in Photo Calendar Software
Best for	Low-cost photo-book pickup and shipping	Users wanting AI-assisted photo books
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$9.99one-time (best)	$24.98one-time
Free plan	Not published	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	2 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Walgreens Photo 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	Automatic chronological arrangement simplifies initial page design Same-day pickup is available on select photo-book products Google Photos and Dropbox integrations support photo uploads	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	Its documented scope centers on photo books, not photo calendars No desktop app is listed among its supported platforms Pricing is one-time per book rather than subscription-based	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	Walgreens Photo is a consumer photo-book creation and ordering service for people who want to turn computer or smartphone photos into printed books. Its website design tool and Walgreens mobile app support personalized projects with… 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

• Walgreens Photo — where it wins

  • Automatic chronological arrangement simplifies initial page design
  • Same-day pickup is available on select photo-book products
  • Google Photos and Dropbox integrations support photo uploads

  Where it doesn't

  • Its documented scope centers on photo books, not photo calendars
  • No desktop app is listed among its supported platforms
  • Pricing is one-time per book rather than subscription-based

• 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

• Walgreens Photo7.1/10 · From $9.99

  A low-cost photo-book service with automatic layouts, editing tools, and pickup or shipping.

  Visit WalgreensFull verdict →
• Shutterfly6.9/10 · From $24.98

  A flexible, AI-assisted photo-book service—not a calendar-focused tool.

  Visit ShutterflyFull verdict →