Iris Works
Iris Works: A broad photography CRM with flexible booking, marketing, automation, and calendar tools. Ranked #4 of 23 in Photography Studio Management Software by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for studios needing marketing and calendar flexibility.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forStudios needing marketing and calendar flexibility
- Free planNo
- Paid from$149/yr
- Online bookingYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines booking, contracts, payments, CRM, and automation
- Syncs with Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars
- Supports lead capture, questionnaires, and email marketing
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The Pro plan offers Online Booking or Email Marketing
- Studios needing a client portal should compare alternatives
Our verdict on Iris Works
Iris Works is a photography business CRM for photographers and photography studio owners. It brings online booking, session-specific booking pages, electronic contracts, invoices, quotes, deposits, online payments, client profiles, questionnaires, lead capture, email marketing, calendar management, and workflow automation into one system. It supports photography niches including weddings, portraits, family, senior, newborn, maternity, boudoir, commercial, and event photography, with access through web, iOS, and Android.
Pricing starts with Starter at $14.95 per month or $149 per year, covering online booking, a booking website, online payment processing, e-contracts, and invoice templates on booking. Basic costs $29.95 monthly or $299 annually and adds workflows and automation, a custom integrated lead page, invoices and quotes, and locations. Pro costs $39.95 monthly or $399 annually, with the choice of Online Booking or Email Marketing alongside the Basic features. Pro Plus costs $49.95 monthly or $499 annually and includes both Online Booking and Email Marketing. A 14-day trial is available without a credit card.
Its strongest fit is for studios that want marketing and scheduling flexibility alongside core business administration. Integrations include Square, Stripe, PayPal, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and Office 365. Trigger-based workflows can connect booking and client processes, while mobile access covers clients, leads, calendars, invoices, contracts, and questionnaires. Studios seeking one system for lead capture, booking, payments, and follow-up should consider Iris Works. Those that require a client portal or prefer a narrower scheduling tool should compare alternatives before choosing.
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Iris Works fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $149/yr |
| Online booking | Yes |
| Contracts & e-signatures | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
| Client portal | Not verified |
| Calendar sync | Yes |
| Invoicing & payments | Yes |
| Lead capture | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Square, Stripe, PayPal, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook Calendar … |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | iris-works.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Iris Works integrations
Iris Works lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Square
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Google Calendar
- Apple Calendar
- Outlook Calendar
- Office 365
Alternatives to Iris Works
- PhotoCRMA free photography business suite with paid storage, white-label branding, and payment fees.9.4
- Pixieset Studio ManagerA focused studio manager with strong core workflows and accessible paid plans.9.2
- Studio NinjaA deep photography workflow suite for studios that need integrations and team features.9.0
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