PhotoStage
7.9#1 in photo slideshow makersFrom $34.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitPhotoStage vs Smilebox
What both publish
| Fact | PhotoStage | Smilebox |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The product page says PhotoStage works with Express Burn for Blu-ray disc burning and MixPad for mixing music tracks. | Smilebox names Facebook and Instagram as photo upload sources, and email and social media as sharing options. |
| Purpose | PhotoStage creates video slideshows from digital pictures, photos, video files, music, and narration. | Smilebox lets users create online photo slideshows for occasions such as holidays, graduations, and family events. |
| Sharing and export | Slideshows can be burned to DVD, uploaded directly to YouTube, Vimeo, or Flickr, saved to mobile devices, or exported as HTML5 video. | Users can share slideshows by email or social media, save them to a computer, or download them as MP4 files. |
| Support | NCH provides PhotoStage video tutorials, a user forum, help manual, and a contact link for its technical support team. | Smilebox says it provides service-related technical support through a helpdesk or online portal, including support.smilebox.com. |
PhotoStage plans
- Free versionFree
- PhotoStage Slideshow Software Pro Edition Quarterly$4.44 a month
- PhotoStage Slideshow Software Home Edition$34.99 a year
- PhotoStage Slideshow Software Pro Edition$49.99 a year
Smilebox plans
- FreeFree
Pick PhotoStage if…
PhotoStage suits people making personal slideshows or presentations for business, including real estate, product showcases, and marketing. It can serve users who need photo, video, music, and narration in one slideshow workflow.
Pick Smilebox if…
Smilebox suits people making photo slideshows to share with family and friends, as well as businesses creating branded slideshows. It may appeal to users who want to combine photos, music, captions, and animations in a template.