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Light Blue
What Light Blue is
Light Blue is business management software for photographers, bringing client enquiries, bookings, contracts, invoices, and payments into one system. Clients can submit enquiries through website forms, book shoots online, sign contracts online, and pay invoices online. Business tools include payment schedules, expense and mileage tracking, task management, workflows, and automation. Reporting includes customisable and financial reports, plus accounting exports. Installed apps can work without an internet connection and sync data to the company’s cloud servers when online. Light Blue runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. The maker says subscribers receive all features, while subscription pricing depends on device count. Listed plans billed per month cost 32.50 USD for up to 5 devices, 47.50 USD for up to 10, 62.50 USD for up to 15, and 77.50 USD for up to 20 devices. The pricing note also states From £30/mo · 30-day trial. Text messaging is available, with charges applying. The company offers free email support, one-to-one training, and migration or setup assistance.
Who it suits
Light Blue suits photographers and filmmakers who want to manage client enquiries, bookings, billing, and workflows. Its offline apps may suit users who need to work without an internet connection.
What it does well
- Clients can book shoots and sign contracts online.
- Installed apps can work offline.
- Includes expense and mileage tracking.
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
- Free email support is offered.
What to know first
- Subscription pricing depends on device count.
- Text messaging charges apply.
- More than 20 devices require contacting the company.
Limits
There is no free plan. Listed monthly tiers cover up to 5, 10, 15, or 20 devices; subscriptions for more than 20 devices require contacting the company. Text messaging charges apply.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Light Blue (up to 5 devices) | Per month · Up to 5 devices · all features | $32.50 a month |
| Light Blue (up to 10 devices) | Per month · Up to 10 devices · all features | $47.50 a month |
| Light Blue (up to 15 devices) | Per month · Up to 15 devices · all features | $62.50 a month |
| Light Blue (up to 20 devices) | Per month · Up to 20 devices · all features | $77.50 a month |
As lightbluesoftware.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Light Blue website.
- Choose a monthly subscription tier based on the number of devices.
- Start the 30-day trial.
- Install the app on Android, iOS, macOS, or Windows.
- Contact the company for subscriptions covering more than 20 devices.
Verdict
Light Blue combines client-facing booking and contract tools with business management, reporting, and offline apps. Consider device-count pricing and text messaging charges when assessing the subscription.
Questions
Does Light Blue have a free plan?
No. The pricing note includes a 30-day trial.
How much does Light Blue cost?
The pricing note says from £30/mo. Listed plans are $32.50 a month for up to 5 devices, $47.50 a month for up to 10, $62.50 a month for up to 15, and $77.50 a month for up to 20 devices.
Which platforms does Light Blue support?
It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Can clients book and pay online?
Yes. Clients can book shoots, sign contracts, and pay invoices online, and they can submit enquiries through website contact forms.
What integrations are listed?
The integrations page lists Zapier, ShootProof, Pic-Time, Fundy, Zoom, ProSelect, The Image File, GotPhoto, Stripe, Square, PayPal, QuickBooks, Xero, Mailchimp, MailerLite, and Google Calendar.
Does Light Blue work offline?
Yes. Installed apps can be used without an internet connection and sync data to the company’s cloud servers when online.
Facts from Light Blue's own pages
- Business management
- Features include invoicing, payments, payment schedules, expense and mileage tracking, task management, workflows, and automation. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Client tools
- Clients can book shoots online, submit enquiries through website contact forms, sign contracts online, and pay invoices online. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2008 · lightbluesoftware.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Google account access
- For Google account linking, the privacy notice says access is used to send emails created in Light Blue and that it does not access or store other Google account data or share that information with third parties. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, England, UK · lightbluesoftware.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists Zapier, ShootProof, Pic-Time, Fundy, Zoom, ProSelect, The Image File, GotPhoto, Stripe, Square, PayPal, QuickBooks, Xero, Mailchimp, MailerLite, and Google Calendar. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker says Light Blue is used by photographers and filmmakers across genres worldwide. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The installed apps can be used without an internet connection and sync data to the company’s cloud servers when online. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- Light Blue is business management software for photographers that brings enquiries, clients, bookings, and invoices together. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- Light Blue includes customisable and advanced reporting, financial reports, and accounting exports. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy notice says the company uses security procedures to try to prevent unauthorised access, while acknowledging it cannot guarantee security for information transmitted over the internet. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Subscription limits
- Subscription pricing depends on device count; the maker says all subscribers get all features, with more than 20 devices available by contacting the company. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company offers free email support, one-to-one training, and migration or setup assistance. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support response
- The help page says it aims to send an initial support response within a couple of hours during UK office hours. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Text messaging
- Text messaging is available, and the pricing page notes that charges apply. · lightbluesoftware.com, 7 Oct 2026