Side by side
Plot vs SmugMug
Both stand on photography website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Plot combines a clinic-oriented website setup with appointment requests, editable sections and a free preview stage. Compare the monthly plan limits for publishing, domains, bookings and AI generation before choosing a tier.
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Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3
SmugMug combines photo storage, sharing, protection, and sales tools across web, mobile, and desktop apps. Its paid plans separate selling and professional workflow features, while RAW storage requires an add-on.
Visit SmugMugThe facts
| Plot | SmugMug | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter annual: $191.88 a year | Direct: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 17 | 6 |
| Maker | Plot | SmugMug |
| Website | getplot.ai | smugmug.com |
| On photography website builders | #17 of 46 | #29 of 46 |
Plot: what it does well
- Clinic pages can include services, profiles and first-visit details.
- Patients can request appointments and receive email confirmation.
- 168 designs are listed.
- Sections can be rearranged without changing other sections.
- Free build and preview requires no card.
What to know first
- Publishing requires a paid plan.
- Starter includes 5 AI generations per month.
- AI generation allowances vary by plan.
- AI-selected content is sent to Google through Cloudflare services.
SmugMug: what it does well
- Unlimited full-resolution JPEG storage
- Print and digital photo sales
- Automatic desktop photo uploading
- Privacy controls and watermarks
- 24/7 live human support
What to know first
- No free plan
- RAW storage costs extra
- API versions 1.3.0 and earlier removed