StudioPlus Stratus review
A mature, wide-ranging studio system for teams that can justify its monthly cost.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
StudioPlus Stratus is cloud-based business management software for photographers and photography studios. It brings client and prospect management, online booking, calendar scheduling, session tracking, workflow management, communications, invoicing, payments, image management, galleries, and reporting into one product. Browser access is complemented by Windows, iOS, and Android applications, making it suited to studios that need business operations available across desktop and mobile environments.
Pricing is structured around monthly plans. Stratus Standard costs $54.95 per month and includes CRM and session tracking, online booking, invoicing and payments, client galleries, email marketing, tasks, and reporting. Stratus Professional costs $74.95 per month and adds organization and event workflows, digital workflow and order tracking, automated triggers, and advanced reporting. Stratus Enterprise includes multi-location management and is designed for teams with more than 30 users. The published plans also state that additional user licenses and add-ons cost extra. A 30-day trial is available, with a credit card required to start it.
The product’s breadth is its defining strength. Integrations include Google Calendar and Contacts, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Desktop, MYOB, Simply Accounting, Global Payments Integrated, eWAY, the Stratus Web API, and InspiredByYou. Standard supports core studio administration, while Professional is better suited to organizations that need more structured workflows and automation. Studios seeking a broad system for client management, sales administration, production tracking, and image delivery should consider Stratus. Smaller studios with simple scheduling needs or tighter budgets may prefer a narrower, lower-cost tool.
StudioPlus Stratus pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Covers CRM, booking, workflows, payments, contracts, galleries, and reporting
- Available across web, Windows, iOS, and Android
- Professional and Enterprise editions support advanced workflows and multi-location teams
- Where it doesn't
- Starts at $54.95 per month, making it a higher-cost option
- Additional user licenses and add-ons cost extra
- A credit card is required to start the 30-day trial
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