AI-Powered Event Photos vs Traditional Photo Hosting
Discover why event organizers are switching from SmugMug to 9Pic AI for superior photo discovery, automated processing, and participant satisfaction.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
AI-Powered Selfie Search
Upload a selfie, find all your photos instantly with 99.5% accuracy
Traditional Browsing
Manual scrolling through galleries or keyword searching
Built for Events
Designed specifically for large-scale events with thousands of photos
General Photo Hosting
General-purpose photo hosting with basic organization
Pay-Per-Photo
$0.02 per photo - pay only for what you use
Monthly Subscriptions
$7-40+ per month regardless of usage
Advanced AI Face Recognition
Proprietary AI trained specifically for event photography
Basic Face Detection
Limited face detection capabilities, not event-optimized
Choose 9Pic AI if:
- ✓ You organize events with multiple participants
- ✓ You need instant photo discovery for attendees
- ✓ You want automated photo processing
- ✓ You need AI-powered face recognition
- ✓ You prefer pay-per-use pricing
- ✓ You handle marathons, sports events, or conferences
Choose SmugMug if:
- • You're a professional photographer needing general hosting
- • You prefer traditional gallery organization
- • You have time for manual photo organization
- • You need extensive customization options
- • You prefer subscription-based pricing
- • You focus on personal/family photography
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9Pic AI a good SmugMug alternative for event photographers?
Yes, 9Pic AI is specifically designed for event photography where quick photo discovery matters. Unlike SmugMug's general photo hosting, 9Pic AI uses AI face recognition so event attendees can instantly find their photos with a selfie.
Can I migrate from SmugMug to 9Pic AI?
Yes! You can easily upload your event photos to 9Pic AI. Our team offers migration support for large events. Contact us for a seamless transition.
Which is more cost-effective: 9Pic AI or SmugMug?
For event photography, 9Pic AI is typically more cost-effective with pay-per-photo pricing ($0.02/photo). SmugMug requires monthly subscriptions ($7-40+/month) regardless of how many events you run.
Ready to Switch from SmugMug?
Join thousands of event organizers who've made the switch to AI-powered photo discovery. We'll help you migrate your existing events seamlessly.