Smartmockups is a browser catalog of pre-built scenes. Muckup is a native Mac app that turns your own photos into mockups, with print finishes and whole-project export.
Side by side
| Smartmockups | Muckup | |
|---|---|---|
| Scenes | Catalog | Your own photos |
| Print finishes | Limited | Foil, varnish, embossing, with light |
| Many designs, many scenes | Image by image | Synced folders, tags, batch export |
| Where it runs | Browser | On your Mac, offline |
Based on each product's public pages in November 2026. Features change: check their site for the current offer.
Who should switch
If your work already lives in your own photography, or catalog scenes feel generic to your clients, Muckup fits. If you only need a quick device mockup from a list, a catalog is fine.
The difference is the scene
A client recognizes a stock scene. Your own photo, your own light and a real finish say the identity was made for them.