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Sprout Studio vs Studio Ninja
Both stand on client management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
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.
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Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose Studio Ninja if you are a photographer or videographer looking to combine enquiry tracking with client booking, documents, and payments. The main reason to look elsewhere is its paid-only model; the Starter plan also has five active jobs and excludes workflow automation.
Visit Studio NinjaThe facts
| Sprout Studio | Studio Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Lite: $19 a month | Starter: $160 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getsproutstudio.com | studioninja.co |
| On client management software | #21 of 27 | #17 of 27 |
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
Studio Ninja: what it does well
- Tracks enquiries and can trigger emails for website enquiries.
- Clients can book and pay online at any time.
- Workflows can automate emails, contracts, and questionnaires.
- Branded portals support quote review, contract signing, and payment.
- Integrates with Gmail, Google Calendar, accounting, payment, and photography services.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Starter is limited to five active jobs.
- Starter excludes workflow automation.
- Starter includes one user and one contact form.
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