ShootProof vs Studio Ninja (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Studio Ninja grades higher than ShootProof: 2.2 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Studio Ninja grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
ShootProof
Client galleries, print sales and studio tools for photographers
Studio Ninja
Studio management and CRM for photographers and videographers
Which one is for you
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
Pick Studio Ninja if
- Fits if you run a photography or video studio on your own
- Makes sense if you want contracts, invoices and booking in one app
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you start on Starter, with 1 user, 1 brand and 5 active jobs
- Skip it if you want online booking forms, which start on Pro at $27
- Not for you if you run a business other than photography, as templates and integrations like ShootProof and Pic-Time are photography-specific
- Watch out: the page shows pounds and Australian dollars too, so check the currency
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAShootProofFair | 2.2GPAStudio NinjaFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | C$16 a month on Starter, but booking forms and automation start on Pro at $27, just above the category's $25 middle. |
| Free plan and trial | CThe free plan stores 100 photos with unlimited client galleries and commission-free print sales. It has no video, invoicing or e-signed contracts. | CA 7-day trial with all features and no card needed. No free plan. |
| Features | CClient galleries, print and download sales, invoicing, contracts, booking and email marketing. Its CRM features are lighter than a general sales CRM. | CLeads, quotes, contracts, booking, automation, payments and reports. It does the photography job fully, which is a smaller job than a general CRM. |
| Ease of use | CA web app where you set up galleries, with no store rating on record. | CNo store rating on record. Templates, forms and workflows to build. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only on the listing, though it mentions a branded mobile gallery app, and no integrations are listed. | BWeb plus iOS and Android apps, with Gmail, Google Calendar, Xero, QuickBooks and Stripe. No desktop app. |
| Best for | photographers who sell galleries and prints | running a photography studio's leads, contracts and bookings |
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: ShootProof and Studio Ninja. How we grade
Where they differ
- ShootProof also covers booking links, file sharing, email campaigns, online store and digital downloads.
- Studio Ninja also covers tasks, sales pipeline, workflow automation, forms, quotes and estimates and appointment booking.
At a glance
| ShootProof | Studio Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | Not published | $16 per month, billed monthly ($160 billed yearly) |
| Free plan | 100 photos, unlimited client galleries, a simple portfolio website and commission-free print sales. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day free trial with all features, no credit card needed. |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | ShootProof | Studio Ninja PTY LTD |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | studioninja.co |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Studio Ninja
- Starter caps active jobs at 5 and leaves out online booking forms and workflow automation.
- Plans are limited by users and brands: 1 user on Starter, 3 on Pro.
- The pricing page also lists prices in pounds and Australian dollars; the dollar figures here are the USD column.
- Built for photography businesses, so some templates and integrations (ShootProof, Fundy, ProSelect, Pic-Time) are photography-specific.
Key features
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.
Studio Ninja
- Leads and jobs
- Track enquiries from lead sources through to booked jobs, with tasks, deadlines and invoice status in one place.
- Quotes, contracts and questionnaires
- Clients review quotes, sign contracts and pay through a branded client portal, with automatic payment reminders.
- Online booking
- Booking forms let clients choose a session and pay at the time of booking. They are not included on Starter.
- Workflow automation
- Pre-built or custom workflows send emails, contracts and questionnaires. Automation is not included on Starter.
- Payments and income reports
- Stripe integration for online payments, payment schedules and income reporting.
- Mobile app
- The vendor says every feature is available in its iOS and Android apps.
Plans
ShootProof
Pricing could not be confirmed. See shootproof.com.
Studio Ninja
Starter$16
per month, billed monthly ($160 billed yearly)
1 brand, 1 user, 1 contact form and 5 active jobs. No online booking forms or workflow automation.
Pro$27
per month, billed monthly ($270 billed yearly)
1 brand, 3 users, 3 contact forms, 3 online booking forms, unlimited jobs and workflow automation.
Master$40
per month, billed monthly ($400 billed yearly)
3 brands, unlimited users, contact forms, online booking forms and jobs, plus workflow automation.
Ways to pay less
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.
Studio Ninja
- Annual discount
Save 17% with yearly billing
The pricing page labels yearly billing as saving 17% against monthly, and its FAQ describes it as a two-month discount.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, ShootProof or Studio Ninja?
As of Nov 13, 2026, ShootProof has no price we could confirm, and Studio Ninja starts at $16 per month, billed monthly ($160 billed yearly).
Which has a free plan, ShootProof or Studio Ninja?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only ShootProof has a free plan. Studio Ninja does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do ShootProof and Studio Ninja run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Studio Ninja 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.