Dubsado vs ShootProof (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Dubsado grades higher than ShootProof: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 6, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Dubsado grades higher on ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Dubsado
Client management, contracts and invoicing for service businesses
ShootProof
Client galleries, print sales and studio tools for photographers
Which one is for you
Pick Dubsado if
- Fits if every job means a proposal, a contract and an invoice, like shoots, weddings and coaching
- Works for studios of up to four people, since both plans include three extra team members
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you sell to other companies and need a sales pipeline, which Dubsado says it isn't built for
- Pricey if you want the scheduler, automations, Zapier or QuickBooks and Xero sync, as all need Premier at $525 a year
- Not for you if you want a free plan, because after 21 days it's $335 a year or $35 a month
- Tight if your team grows past 3 extra users, which costs $25 to $60 a month more
- Watch out: Starter allows 1 active lead capture form, and there's no desktop app or API listed
Pick ShootProof if
- Fits if you are a photographer who sells prints to clients
- Works for those starting on a 100-photo free plan
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, as it stops at 100 photos and has no video or invoicing
- Too light for a general sales pipeline, as the CRM features are photographer-focused
- Watch out: the plan prices on the page were part of a sale ending 12/1/2026
- Watch out: storage runs from 20 GB on Starter up to unlimited photos plus 150 GB video on Premium
How we grade them
| 2.4GPADubsadoFair | 2.0GPAShootProofFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CStarter is $335 a year, or $35 monthly, for the whole account with three extra team members included, which is middling against HoneyBook and the others it lists as rivals. The parts people actually come for, the scheduler and the Flows automations, wait for Premier at $525 a year. | CPlan prices could not be read: the page ran a 50% Cyber November sale ending 12/1/2026. That leaves it in the middle by default. |
| Free plan and trial | CNo free plan. You do get a 21-day trial with full access to Premier and no card, which is longer than most here. After that it's $335 a year or $35 a month. | CThe free plan stores 100 photos with unlimited client galleries and commission-free print sales. It has no video, invoicing or e-signed contracts. |
| Features | CProposals that carry the contract and the invoice, e-signatures, payment plans with autopay, lead capture forms, branded client portals, a scheduler and multi-step Flows. It covers the client-management job, and that is a smaller job than a CRM's: Dubsado says itself it isn't for sales pipelines. | CClient galleries, print and download sales, invoicing, contracts, booking and email marketing. Its CRM features are lighter than a general sales CRM. |
| Ease of use | B4.83 from about 570 App Store ratings, too few ratings for an A. Both plans come with form and email templates, so you aren't writing every contract from a blank page. | CA web app where you set up galleries, with no store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with no desktop app. Payments run through Stripe, PayPal or Square and it works with Gmail and Google Calendar. QuickBooks Online, Xero and Zapier are there too, but only on Premier, and no API is listed. | CWeb only on the listing, though it mentions a branded mobile gallery app, and no integrations are listed. |
| Best for | creative freelancers who book and bill clients | photographers who sell galleries and prints |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Dubsado and ShootProof. How we grade
Where they differ
- Dubsado also covers templates, workflow automation, time tracking, forms and reports.
- ShootProof also covers file sharing, email campaigns, online store and digital downloads.
At a glance
| Dubsado | ShootProof | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $335 / year for Starter ($35 billed monthly) | Not published |
| Free plan | None | 100 photos, unlimited client galleries, a simple portfolio website and commission-free print sales. |
| Free trial | 21-day free trial with full access to the Premier plan, no credit card required | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Dubsado | ShootProof |
| Price read from | dubsado.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Oct 6, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Dubsado
- There is no free plan: after the 21-day trial, Starter costs $335 a year or $35 a month.
- Scheduling, Flows automation, public proposals, Zapier and the QuickBooks and Xero integrations are only on Premier.
- The vendor describes it as client management for service businesses, not a CRM for B2B sales pipelines or prospecting.
- Teams with more than 3 additional users pay $25 to $60 a month extra, depending on size.
ShootProof
- Plan prices could not be read reliably: the page runs a Cyber November sale (50% off) that expires 12/1/2026.
- The free plan stores 100 photos and has no video, invoicing, e-signed contracts or multiple brands.
- Storage tiers run from 20 GB on Starter to unlimited photos plus 150 GB of video on Premium.
- It is aimed at photographers; its CRM features are lighter than a general sales CRM.
Key features
Dubsado
- Proposal, contract and invoice in one
- A single proposal can carry the contract and the invoice, so a client picks a package, signs with a legally binding e-signature and pays from one link.
- Invoicing and payment plans
- Invoices support packages, discounts, payment plans, recurring billing and autopay, with automatic reminders. Payments run through Dubsado Payments (powered by Stripe), PayPal or Square.
- Flows automation
- Multi-step workflows start on events such as a submitted form, signed contract, payment or booked appointment, then send emails, forms and invoices. Premier plan only.
- Scheduler
- Scheduling templates offer bookable times from custom availability windows, with two-way calendar sync and reminder emails. The scheduler is part of the Premier plan.
- Lead capture forms and client portals
- Embeddable lead capture forms bring in new inquiries, and each client gets a branded, password-protected portal. Starter allows 1 active lead capture form.
- Multiple brands and team members
- One account can run several businesses with separate branding at $10 a month per extra brand. Three additional users are free; larger teams pay from $25 a month.
ShootProof
- Client galleries
- Unlimited galleries with your logo and watermark, digital download controls, slideshows and reels.
- Selling prints and downloads
- Set your own prices, sell lab prints, products and videos, and keep sales commission-free.
- Invoicing and contracts
- Paid plans include invoices with customizable tipping and e-signed contracts; the free plan has neither.
- Online booking
- Clients can book sessions and pay online; the plan comparison lists booking as unlimited for a fee.
- Email marketing and reports
- Email campaigns and sales reports are listed on every plan, including the free one.
- Branded mobile gallery app
- Clients can view galleries in a custom app: up to 5 on the free plan and unlimited on paid plans.
Plans
Dubsado
Starter$335
per year ($35 billed monthly)
Unlimited projects and clients, invoicing and payment plans, form and email templates, client portals, 1 active lead capture form and 3 extra users.
Premier$525
per year ($55 billed monthly)
Adds the scheduler, automated workflows (Flows), public proposals, unlimited lead capture forms, QuickBooks and Xero sync and Zapier.
ShootProof
Pricing could not be confirmed. See shootproof.com.
Ways to pay less
Dubsado
- Annual discount
About 2 months free with annual billing
The pricing page says annual billing gives 2 months' worth of savings: Starter is $335 a year against $35 a month, and Premier is $525 a year against $55 a month.
ShootProof
- Other savings
Cyber November sale: 50% off any plan
ShootProof's plans page lists 50% off the first 12 months on monthly plans and the first year on annual plans, with the offer expiring 12/1/2026.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Dubsado or ShootProof?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Dubsado starts at $335 / year for Starter ($35 billed monthly), and ShootProof has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Dubsado or ShootProof?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only ShootProof has a free plan. Dubsado does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Dubsado and ShootProof run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Dubsado lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.