ShootQ
ShootQ: A sales-focused studio platform combining booking, workflows, payments, and reporting. Ranked #12 of 23 in Photography Studio Management Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for sales-led studios needing reporting and templates.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forSales-led studios needing reporting and templates
- Free planNo
- Paid from$149/yr
- Online bookingYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Lead tracking, pipeline management, proposals, and reusable templates
- Online booking supports payments and contract signing
- Calendar sync plus workflow automation, invoicing, and reporting
Where it doesn't
- The platform is available only on the web
- Fuller capabilities require higher-priced plans
- Use is currently limited to people located in the United States
Our verdict on ShootQ
ShootQ is cloud-based business management software for photographers and creative studios. It brings lead tracking, sales-pipeline management, scheduling, online booking, contracts, proposals, questionnaires, invoicing, payments, workflows, and reporting into one platform. The booking module lets clients select sessions, pay, and sign contracts online. It suits solo photographers and growing studios that want to connect sales activity with operational tasks and client-facing processes.
Pricing is structured around four plan levels, with monthly and annual billing. Booking Only costs $14.95 per month or $149 per year and includes unlimited bookings, one user, one brand, contracts, and invoices. Essential costs $39.95 per month or $399 per year, adding unlimited jobs, unlimited job themes, proposals, and questionnaires. Studio costs $59.95 per month or $599 per year and includes everything in Essential, while Hub costs $79.95 per month or $799 per year and includes everything in Studio. A 14-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. The lower tier is suited to booking-led needs; studios wanting broader sales and workflow coverage should evaluate the higher tiers.
Its strongest fit is for studios that need structured sales follow-up and repeatable client processes. Automated emails, questionnaires, tasks, reminders, late-payment notices, customizable lead forms, and client-facing themes support a template-driven workflow. Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook Calendar synchronization connect scheduling with external calendars, while Square, Stripe, Authorize.net, Braintree, and PayPal Pro support payment options. ShootQ is web-only and currently intended for users located in the United States, so studios needing a native app or broader geographic availability should consider another option.
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ShootQ 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 |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook Calendar, Square, Stripe, Authorize.net … See all → |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | shootq.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
ShootQ integrations
ShootQ lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Google Calendar
- Apple Calendar
- Outlook Calendar
- Square
- Stripe
- Authorize.net
- Braintree
- PayPal Pro
Alternatives to ShootQ
- 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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