Studio Ninja
Studio Ninja: A deep photography workflow suite for studios that need integrations and team features. Ranked #3 of 23 in Photography Studio Management Software by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: 7-day trial; best for studios needing deep workflow and integrations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- Pricing7-day trial
- Best forStudios needing deep workflow and integrations
- Free planNo
- Paid from$160/yr
- Online bookingYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Booking, contracts, payments, portals, workflows, and reporting in one system
- Integrates with Google Calendar, Xero, QuickBooks, Stripe, and photography tools
- Web, iOS, and Android access supports studio and mobile work
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access starts at $16 per month
- Starter is limited to 5 active jobs and excludes booking forms and automation
- Master is needed for unlimited users, forms, jobs, and booking forms
Our verdict on Studio Ninja
Studio Ninja is cloud-based business management software for photographers and videographers, covering lead capture, booking, quotes, contracts, client communication, invoicing, payments, and reporting. It suits individual professionals as well as studios managing multiple brands or users. Clients can select sessions, sign electronic contracts, complete questionnaires, review invoices, and make payments through client-facing tools.
Pricing scales by operating capacity. Starter costs $16 per month or $160 per year for one brand, one user, one contact form, and five active jobs. Pro costs $27 per month or $270 per year and adds three users, three contact forms, unlimited jobs, three online booking forms, and workflow automation for emails, contracts, questionnaires, and tasks. Master costs $40 per month or $400 per year, with three brands and unlimited users, contact forms, jobs, booking forms, and workflow automation. There is also a seven-day trial. Starter is the entry point, but studios needing online booking and automated workflows need a higher plan.
Its integration set is well matched to photography operations: Gmail, Google Calendar, Xero, QuickBooks, Stripe, Pic-Time, ShootProof, Fundy Designer, and ProSelect are supported. Google Calendar synchronization, payment collection, reminders, client portals, and mobile apps for iOS and Android extend the system beyond lead tracking. Choose Studio Ninja if your studio needs connected booking, client, contract, payment, and workflow processes across web and mobile. Studios prioritizing a free starting plan or only needing basic contact management may prefer a simpler option.
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Studio Ninja fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $160/yr |
| Online booking | Yes |
| Contracts & e-signatures | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
| Client portal | Yes |
| Calendar sync | Yes |
| Invoicing & payments | Yes |
| Lead capture | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Email · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: Gmail, Google Calendar, Xero, QuickBooks, Stripe, Pic-Time … |
| Pricing | 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | studioninja.co |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Studio Ninja integrations
Studio Ninja lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- Gmail
- Google Calendar
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
- Pic-Time
- ShootProof
- Fundy Designer
- ProSelect
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