Smugmug VS Zenfolio

[oldfulica]

I am experimenting with a  14 day free trial with Smugmug.  I have been using Zenfolio for years and this is what I have come up with so far.  The top picture is Smugmug and the bottom was uploaded from Zenfolio.  I don't see any difference.  The basic rate for Zenfolio is $60 a year and Smugmug is $48.  I pay $25 a year for Zenfolio and not sure why.  Perhaps I am grandfathered into the original plan.  Smugmug appears to be less complicated to operate however I have been using Zenfolio for so long I find it to be no problem.  You can upload raw images to both sites.  The above pictures are jpeg.  Both programs seem to have the same features.  I transferred all my pictures from Flikr to Smugmug and it was an easy process.  My conclusion is, if Flikr becomes obsolete, Smugmug is probably a good alternative if you want to pay.  I will stay with Zenfolio because of the rate I am getting.

[murraybrown]

Good information Len. As you say there doesn't seem to be any improvement in one over the other. Both very sharp and with nice colours.

[dpeppar]

Len, top one looks a little more contrasty. Smugmug has bought FlickR and us FlickR users will be moved to the Smugmug platform. I have not tried it but I would suggest staying on Zenfolio unless there is some features you need. Devil you know!

DaveP