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StudioPlus Stratus

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Spec score 7.5 #20 of 23 in Photography Studio Management Software

What it is

StudioPlus Stratus brings client records, scheduling, communications, workflows, invoices, payments and reporting into one system for photographers and service businesses. Its client records can hold history, lead sources, referrals and family-member details. Scheduling includes online booking, Google Calendar syncing, conflict checks and daily, weekly and monthly views. Sessions and projects can use custom types and workflow statuses, with tasks and triggered communications. The listed integrations include Google Calendar and contacts, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Desktop, MYOB, Simply Accounting, Global Payments Integrated and eWAY, as well as meeting links for Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet. Stratus runs on Android, iOS, web and Windows. Standard costs $54.95 a month month-to-month; Professional costs $74.95 a month month-to-month. Each includes one user license and 5 GB of Stratus Drive storage, with additional licenses at $10/Month. A 30-day free trial requires a credit card, and billing begins afterward unless canceled.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Stratus brings client management, scheduling, communications, workflows, invoices, payments, and reporting into one system for photographers and service businesses.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Platforms
Stratus includes a full-featured Windows desktop application and a simplified browser-based web app; the desktop requires 64-bit Windows 11 or higher.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Trial
The vendor offers a 30-day free trial that requires a credit card and says billing begins after the trial unless canceled.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Integrations
Listed integrations include Google calendar and contacts, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Desktop, MYOB, Simply Accounting, Global Payments Integrated, eWAY, and meeting links for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Support
Phone, email, and chat support are included with every subscription, and the vendor provides help guides and training videos.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Founded
1995Read 28 Sep 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Company
StudioPlus describes itself as family-owned and says it was founded in 1995 by Matthew “Matt” Hunt.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Add-ons
Paid add-ons include Ecommerce, SMS Texting, Mail, Perfectly Clear, and a Web API.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
CRM
Client information is stored in one record, with client history, lead-source and referral tracking, and family-member details.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Payments
The feature page lists PCI-compliant credit card integration and EMV-compliant credit card processing in the US.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Scheduling
Calendar features include online booking, Google calendar syncing, conflict checks, and daily, weekly, and monthly views.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Security and backups
The vendor says the cloud service includes secure automatic database backups and describes its IT security as meeting international industry standards.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Workflow
The software tracks sessions and projects with custom types and workflow statuses, and supports tasks and triggered communications.Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com

Plans and prices

Stratus Standard $54.95 a month Month-to-month; no contracts Includes 1 user license · Each additional user license is $10/Month · 5 GB online Stratus Drive storage Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Stratus Professional $74.95 a month Month-to-month; no contracts Includes 1 user license · Each additional user license is $10/Month · 5 GB online Stratus Drive storage Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com
Stratus Enterprise Priced on request Get Quote For more than one location or 30 users Read 2 Oct 2026 · studioplussoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Client records include history and referral tracking
  • Online booking with conflict checks and calendar syncing
  • Tasks and triggered workflow communications
  • Phone, email and chat support included
  • Available on Android, iOS, web and Windows

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Trial requires a credit card
  • Additional user licenses cost $10/Month

Who it suits

Stratus suits photographers and service businesses that want client management, booking, project workflows and payments in one system. Its tools also support teams that use calendar syncing, lead tracking and client portals.

Verdict

Stratus combines client records, scheduling and operational workflows, with integrations for calendars, accounting and payments. Its 30-day trial requires a credit card, and the listed monthly plans start at $54.95 a month.

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