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Every day, people upload billions of photos. SmugMug, Inc., was founded in 2002 to make sure those photos, and their photographers, have a safe, beautiful home online and a thriving, accessible community around the world. In 2018, we acquired Flickr, the best photo community site in the world for inspiration, connection, and sharing. Today, SmugMug and Flickr help photographers of all kinds protect, share, and sell their photos. From casual smartphone shutterbugs to professional portrait artists, we provide the essential tools that photographers need to grow their skillset, their following, and their profits. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 300

CEO: Don MacAskill

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SmugMug Retention Score

SmugMug is in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 100% of employees would not leave SmugMug if they were offered a job for more money while 63% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 33% of SmugMug's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 67% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks SmugMug's Retention

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In the Bottom 40% of 2026 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 40% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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1st place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

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C69 / 100

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Who Ranks SmugMug's Retention the Highest?

Gender - Female 64/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 61/100

Department - Engineering 60/100

Who Ranks SmugMug's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - Over 10 Years 57/100

SmugMug Retention At a Glance

SmugMug's Retention score is rated a "C" by 20 employees. The category helps understand SmugMug's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, SmugMug's Retention score has remained steady at 69/100. SmugMug ranks in 1st place versus 3 competitors which include PhotoShelter, 500px, and Zenfolio. The Engineering department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

SmugMug's Retention score is in the Bottom 40% of 2026 similar sized companies (51-200 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 40% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

SmugMug's Retention Trendline

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How SmugMug's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	75%
Once a year	25%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	50%
Secure Enough	50%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	50%
Never	50%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

SmugMug's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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40%

SmugMug ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Retention Score.

SmugMug's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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40%

SmugMug ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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