Pendro
7.5#9 in photography website buildersFrom $12 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitPendro vs SmugMug
What both publish
| Fact | Pendro | SmugMug |
|---|---|---|
| API limitation | The documented project PATCH endpoint accepts name, subdomain, and status; it does not support replacing a project's content tree. | SmugMug says API versions 1.3.0 and earlier were deprecated and removed in 2025. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Pendro documents outbound webhooks, a public REST API, a developer CLI, an MCP server for AI agents, and Zapier connection instructions. | Official integrations include Adobe Lightroom, Flickr uploads and Dropbox uploads. |
| Paid from | 12 | 20 |
| Product | Pendro generates websites for businesses and includes enquiry forms, bookings, a blog, and email. | SmugMug describes its service as an all-in-one platform for storing, sharing, and selling photography. |
Pendro plans
- FreeFree
- Beginner$12 a month
- Intermediate$29 a month
- Advanced$99 a month
SmugMug plans
- SmugMug Source RAW add-on$10 a month
- SmugMug Source RAW storage add-on$10 a month
- Direct$20 a month
- Portfolio$23.50 a month
- Pro$37 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Pendro if…
Pendro suits small businesses such as trades, restaurants, clinics, salons, studios, and shops that need a website with enquiries or service bookings. Its higher plans may suit users managing multiple sites or needing API and CLI access.
Pick SmugMug if…
SmugMug suits photographers who want to store, share, or sell their work, whether as a hobby, side-hustle, or business. Its Portfolio and Pro features are geared toward photographers selling prints or downloads and managing client access.