Pixieset Studio Manager vs Stoodio

Pixieset Studio Manager is a CRM for photographers to manage bookings, payments and client work. Clients can check availability, book sessions and pay through an online booking site. The system supports invoices, contracts, questionnaires and quotes, with options for branded documents. Its Mini Sessions Creator builds a schedule from a chosen date and number of spots. A visual project board groups work by stage and can include client details, documents and sessions. Contact management tracks clients and leads, and customizable forms can be embedded on a website to collect inquiries. Integrations include Google Calendar, Google Meet and Zoom. Payment methods include Pixieset Payments, Stripe, PayPal and manual payment; Pixieset Payments is available in the United States and Canada. Apps for iOS and Android support messaging, booking inquiries, documents and project management. A free plan is available. Plus costs $12 a month when billed annually, or $15/month; Pro costs $18 a month when billed annually, or $24/month.

Stoodio is studio management software for photographers, videographers, and studio owners. It brings bookings, project tracking, client records, scheduling, and finance tools together. Clients can self-book through a public booking portal, and the free plan includes unlimited bookings. Project status updates follow work from shoots through editing to delivery. Client and project records keep client, contract, and project details together, while scheduling includes a studio calendar and automatic reminders. Finance tools cover expenses, payment tracking, and professional invoices. Stoodio is a Progressive Web App installable on iOS and Android; installation instructions are also listed for macOS Chrome and Windows Edge. The free plan includes booking, CRM, finance, calendar availability, and schedule management. Two one-time add-ons are listed: Team Collab Unlock costs 99 PHP as a one-time purchase and adds team roles and booking coordination; Gears Unlock costs 99 PHP as a one-time purchase and adds equipment organization and rental and availability tracking. Stoodio says users own uploaded data and can access, export, or request deletion of it. Its privacy policy says data is encrypted in transit and at rest.