Side by side
Claude CMS vs Sprout Studio
Both stand on photography website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Claude CMS combines photography-site publishing with client and sales features. Choose between a rolling licence, assisted setup, or a fully managed plan based on the support and hosting arrangement you need.
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Sprout Studio covers client workflows from inquiry and booking through gallery delivery, with plan limits to consider for active work. Lite and Basic have shoot caps, while two-way Google Calendar Sync is listed for Pro and Unlimited.
Visit Sprout StudioThe facts
| Claude CMS | Sprout Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Monthly only: £6.99 a month | Lite: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | claudecms.com | getsproutstudio.com |
| On photography website builders | #44 of 46 | #40 of 46 |
Claude CMS: what it does well
- Client galleries and proofing tools included
- Supports print sales and digital downloads
- Booking forms available
- Custom domain support
- 30-day trial offered
What to know first
- No free plan
- Monthly cancellation requires 30 days’ notice
- Hosting is extra on Setup + Monthly
- Full Build + SEO/AEO costs £249.99 per month
Sprout Studio: what it does well
- Booking Pages handle packages, contracts, payment, and booking
- Over 30 automations for reminders and follow-ups
- Galleries support digital delivery and print orders
- 30-day trial needs no credit card
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Lite is limited to 10 active shoots and galleries
- Basic is limited to 20 active shoots and galleries
- Google Calendar sync is specified for Pro and Unlimited
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