Cliqora vs SmugMug
SmugMug Storage + AI Superpowers
SmugMug offers unlimited storage. Cliqora offers that plus AI face recognition, photo culling, highlight reels, and smart editing — at a fraction of the price.
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CliqoraFaceSyncAI face recognition
SnapFindSelfie delivery
CullIQAI photo culling
ReelCraftAI highlight reels
LightMatchSmart batch editing
ScanDropQR code events
From $9/mo
All AI features included
SmugMug
AI face recognition
Selfie delivery
AI photo culling
AI highlight reels
Smart batch editing
QR code events
From $30/mo
No AI features
What is SmugMug?
SmugMug is a long-established photography platform (founded 2002) offering unlimited storage at all price tiers, portfolio websites, and print-on-demand sales. Plans range from $13/month to $42/month. SmugMug acquired Flickr in 2018.
Why Switch from SmugMug to Cliqora?
AI face recognition groups photos by person — SmugMug has no AI
Selfie delivery lets guests find their photos instantly
AI culling saves hours of manual photo selection
Starts at $9/mo vs SmugMug's $13/mo minimum
Modern event workflow with QR standees
Desktop app with smart batch editing
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cliqora | SmugMug |
|---|---|---|
| AI Face Recognition | Yes | No |
| Selfie Delivery | Yes | No |
| AI Culling | Yes | No |
| AI Reels | Yes | No |
| Client Galleries | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited Storage | Up to 2TB | Yes (all plans) |
| Print Sales | Coming soon | Yes |
| Website Builder | Portfolio page | Yes |
| Desktop App | Yes | No |
| FTP Upload | Yes | No |
| Starting Price | $9/mo | $13/mo |
Cliqora Plans
MonthlyAnnualSave 22%
Free
$0
1 GB storage
Starter
$7/month
$89 billed annually
50 GB storage
Business
$39/month
$468 billed annually
2 TB storage
Pay Per Event
$5 per event
Perfect for occasional events. Includes AI face matching, selfie delivery, QR standee, guest uploads, and event page. Valid for 7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
SmugMug has unlimited storage — how does Cliqora compare?
SmugMug offers unlimited storage but zero AI features. Cliqora's Business plan offers 2TB (enough for most photographers) plus AI face recognition, culling, reels, and smart editing.
Does Cliqora have print sales like SmugMug?
Print sales are on our roadmap. Cliqora currently focuses on AI-powered gallery management and delivery — features SmugMug doesn't offer.
Can I migrate from SmugMug?
Yes. Download your photos from SmugMug and batch upload to Cliqora. Our desktop app makes large uploads easy.