StudioPlus Stratus

What StudioPlus Stratus is

StudioPlus Stratus is a business management system for photographers and service businesses, bringing client records, scheduling, communications, workflows, invoices, payments, and reporting into one system. A client record can hold history, lead-source and referral details, and information about family members. Calendar tools include online booking, Google Calendar syncing, conflict checks, and daily, weekly, and monthly views. Sessions and projects can be organized with custom types and workflow statuses, alongside tasks and triggered communications. Stratus also supports contracts and e-signatures, lead capture, a client portal, invoicing, and payments. Listed connections include Google Calendar and contacts, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Desktop, MYOB, Simply Accounting, Global Payments Integrated, eWAY, and meeting links for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet. It is available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows. Standard costs $54.95 per month and Professional costs $74.95 per month, both month-to-month with no contracts. Each includes one user license and 5 GB of Stratus Drive storage; extra user licenses cost $10/Month. A 30-day free trial requires a credit card, and billing starts afterward unless canceled. Subscriptions include phone, email, and chat support.

Who it suits

Stratus suits photographers and service businesses that want client records, booking, project workflows, invoicing, and payments in one system. Its scheduling and client history tools may also fit teams that track leads, referrals, and family-member details.

Limits

The Standard and Professional plans each include one user license and 5 GB of online Stratus Drive storage. Additional user licenses cost $10/Month. The free trial lasts 30 days, requires a credit card, and billing begins afterward unless canceled.

Getting started

1. Open the StudioPlus website.
2. Choose a month-to-month Standard or Professional subscription, or request an Enterprise quote if applicable.
3. Start the 30-day free trial with a credit card; cancel before it ends to avoid billing.
4. Use the service on Android, iOS, web, or Windows.
5. Add user licenses if needed; each additional license costs $10/Month.

Verdict

Choose Stratus if your photography or service business needs client records, scheduling, workflow tracking, and payments together. The Standard plan starts at $54.95 per month, and the trial requires a credit card; businesses with more than one location or 30 users need to request an Enterprise quote.