Mpix vs Snapfish:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Snapfish had more branded searches than Mpix among photo printing services in the United States. Snapfish had about 201,000 branded searches, while Mpix had 111,000. Snapfish made up 16.7% of all photo printing service searches we track, and Mpix accounted for 9.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about photo printing services, Mpix appeared in all four answers and Snapfish in two. Mpix was mentioned before Snapfish in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Snapfish, about 81% more searches than Mpix
Who does AI mention more?
Mpix, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Mpix, named ahead of Snapfish in 3 of 4 answers
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Top photo printing services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Mpix appeared in all four answers. Snapfish was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Mpix was listed before Snapfish in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Mpix1st
Nations Photo Lab2nd
Printique3rd- Snapfish4th
Shutterfly5th
Bay Photo6th
WhiteWall7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Mpix4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Nations Photo Lab4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Printique3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Shutterfly2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Snapfish2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Bay Photo2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- WhiteWall2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about photo printing services
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which photo printing service should I buy in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best photo printing service brands in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best photo printing service in the US for high quality prints?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo printing”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“photo prints online”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Mpix or Snapfish more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mpix and Snapfish by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven photo printing services we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Snapfish, Mpix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Shutterfly | Snapfish | Mpix | Nations Photo Lab | Bay Photo | Printique | WhiteWall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.6% | 14.6% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 0.98% | 1.5% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.6% | 15.2% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 0.56% | 0.9% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.9% | 15.3% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.93% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 73.4% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 0.99% | 1.5% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.3% | 14.3% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.8% | 12.2% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 72.1% | 14.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.4% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.3% | 16.7% | 9.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 68.1% | 16.6% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.6% | 16.7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.01% |
How has the Mpix and Snapfish comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Snapfish was ahead of Mpix in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mpix’s share of searches among photo printing services in the United States moved from 8.6% to 9.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 145K to 111K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Snapfish’s share of searches among photo printing services in the United States moved from 14.6% to 16.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for United States photo printing services in September 2026?
2 changes
Mpix’s share of searches among photo printing services in the United States has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 9.8% to 9.3% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Snapfish in the United States fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 201K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mpix’s and Snapfish’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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