Uploader Performance Benchmarks?

[Fried]

Has anyone ran any kind of performance benchmarks for the various upload alternatives?

Right now, I'm trying to decide between the regular SmugMug uploader, the Lightroom plugin, or Star*Explorer. Upload 100 images with each, see how long each takes...

I appreciate how difficult it is to construct a valid benchmarking process but any hard data would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[Andy]

In my experience, the Simple uploader is fastest. Star Explorer is fast, and awesome with multi gallery, stop/start ability, and more. Lightroom plugin, for me, is the slower of the three but very convenient and I use it plenty.

When I upload large amounts, I use the Simple Uploader, and drag my files right from Bridge.

[Fried]

Thanks Andy!

Would it be fair to say the optimal use cases are...

1 In a hurry, on a reliable connection --> Simple
2 Need robustness/flexibility on a sketchy connection --> Star*Explorer
3 Editing in Lightroom, few photos, too lazy to launch :) --> Lightroom plugin

[Andy]

:nod