ShootProof's current public plans use storage limits, not the old 1,500 / 5,000 / 25,000-photo ladder. The table below records the dollar-denominated offer displayed on its official plans page on October 5, 2026. Check the currency, tax and account-specific renewal terms before buying.
| Plan | Monthly billing | Displayed monthly equivalent, billed annually | Hosted storage allowance | Planning use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 3 GB photos only | A small photo-only set |
| Starter | $9.99 | $8.33 | 20 GB photos and video combined | Smaller mixed-media library |
| Standard | $19.99 | $16.67 | 100 GB photos and video combined | Larger active delivery set |
| Professional | $31.99 | $26.67 | 1,000 GB photos plus 50 GB video | Large photo library with a separate video allowance |
| Premium | $60 | $50 | Unlimited photos plus 150 GB video | Large photo archive; video still limited |
The annual column is a monthly equivalent, not a month-to-month payment option. Rounded display rates are not an exact annual invoice. A plan name is also not a recommendation for every photographer of that type: measure the files that must remain hosted, including overlapping projects and video.
The decision is whether the subscription and any additional services fit your studio. Replacing contracts, invoices or a print-selling workflow can have value; paying less for gallery storage does not automatically replace those tools. Use the photo-hosting checklist to define the job first.
Table of Contents
- How This ShootProof Pricing Review Was Evaluated
- Why Storage and Billing Need Separate Checks
- ShootProof Plans and What Each Tier Really Costs
- Side-by-Side Comparison with SendPhoto
- Illustrative Costs for Photographer Workflows
- Plan a ShootProof Migration Around Active Clients
- Which ShootProof Plan Fits Which Photographer
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Decision Checklist Before You Renew or Switch
How This ShootProof Pricing Review Was Evaluated
This comparison uses current public pricing, ShootProof support guidance, SendPhoto's published plans and its implementation. It is a documentary comparison, rather than an account trial or a measured client-speed test. The displayed offer was checked on October 5, 2026; your checkout and renewal notice control your actual bill.
The earlier photo-count names are historical. Current public storage allowances differ from the old photo-count limits and their approximate GB equivalents. Do not treat an estimated number of photos as a guaranteed allowance, or assume the plan's video allocation is unlimited because photo storage is.
Why Storage and Billing Need Separate Checks
Three questions drive the comparison: how much must stay online, which business tools you use, and how long you expect to keep the subscription. Photo count alone does not answer the first question. Files from different cameras, edits and video exports can have very different sizes.
The second question is about replacement cost. If you use integrated contracts and sales, a cheaper delivery service might still require additional software and staff time. If you already have those jobs covered, you can compare gallery delivery separately. Neither outcome follows just from counting features.
Measure the library that stays online
Calculate peak concurrent storage: the files you need hosted at the same time, including previous galleries that clients still need, new deliveries and a sensible working margin. Annual shooting volume helps forecast growth, but is not the storage balance a plan must accommodate on a given day.
For a rough estimate, 4,000 files averaging 10 MB occupy about 40 GB using decimal units, before any separately counted media. That is a planning assumption, not a measurement of your account. Inspect your actual exports and retained galleries. For video, estimate both duration and export size rather than adding a photo-equivalent count.
Practical rule: compare the cost of the complete workflow you need, using the library that must remain accessible. Do not choose a plan from a busy-month shoot count alone.
ShootProof Plans and What Each Tier Really Costs
Source: ShootProof's public plans page, captured in Chrome on October 5, 2026. This is the displayed offer, not a checkout quote or an account result. The text table above also lists the storage allowances.
Start with the opening table, then add tax, optional services and any sales costs relevant to your business. Confirm the renewal period and amount directly in your account. If you have an existing or individually offered plan, compare its actual terms with the public offer instead of assuming the name maps to identical limits.
What the plan allowance means for your workflow
Photo and video capacity need separate attention. A combined allowance can be consumed by either type; separate allowances require both to fit. Leave room for overlapping delivery dates and avoid assuming that closing a sharing link frees stored space.
ShootProof advertises a 14-day trial without a credit card and lists booking and archiving as potential additional costs on its plans page. Confirm the add-ons you would enable. Keep your source files backed up separately; a delivery subscription is not your only archive.
Side-by-Side Comparison with SendPhoto
Compare equal storage needs and the business tasks you require. ShootProof's gallery overview includes photo and video delivery, proofing and selling. SendPhoto focuses on delivering galleries with collections and access/download controls. This does not establish a universal winner or a faster recipient experience.
| Criterion | ShootProof | SendPhoto |
|---|---|---|
| Storage limits | Current allowances in the opening table; check video separately | GB-based tiers; match your whole stored library |
| Gallery counts | Public plans advertise unlimited client galleries | Paid plans support multiple galleries within storage; Free allows one |
| Password protection | Optional gallery password | Optional sharing password |
| Watermarks | Purchased lab prints and ShootProof-fulfilled digitals remove them; free-download rules can retain them | Image download behavior depends on watermark and collection settings; Original can be a derivative |
| Custom branding | Gallery appearance and custom subdomain options | Branding controls and custom-domain setup; Free retains specified SendPhoto branding |
| Client access | Configurable password/email entry; email needed for actions such as favoriting or downloading | Shared gallery viewing does not require a new viewer account, subject to access settings |
| Video support | Photo and video delivery with plan-specific allowances | Photo and video gallery delivery within the storage tier |
| Pricing and workflow | Budget subscription, add-ons, selling costs and tools it replaces | Budget storage plus any separate contracts, invoicing or selling tools you still need |
ShootProof's access documentation distinguishes viewing requirements from email entry for gallery actions. Entering an email is not evidence that every visitor must create a platform account. Its watermark guidance also distinguishes purchased and free downloads; avoid treating every output as identical.
For SendPhoto, an image watermark can affect an Original-quality download, with collections configured to disable watermarking as an exception; that image watermark behavior does not apply to videos. Passwords and links can be forwarded, downloads cannot be recalled, and expiry disables sharing rather than deleting stored media. Favorites are preferences, not automatic approvals or orders.
SendPhoto's current pricing, checked October 5, lists Starter at 20 GB for $3/month or $30/year, Standard at 200 GB for $10/month or $100/year, and Pro at 1 TB for $32/month or $320/year. Free provides 5 GB, one gallery and 10 GB lifetime upload credits. Paid branding removal applies to the public home page and invite emails. Include the separate software you need before calling a migration cheaper. The SendPhoto–ShootProof comparison covers broader workflow questions.
Illustrative Costs for Photographer Workflows
The following examples are planning calculations, not measured customer outcomes or guaranteed savings. Use the rates in the opening table and replace the storage assumptions with your actual files. Taxes, optional services, payment fees and migration labor are excluded from base subscription calculations.
Wedding, portrait, and commercial use cases
Portrait example: 900 finished JPEGs averaging 10 MB represent about 9 GB. With no video or other retained galleries, that fits Starter's allowance. Twelve monthly payments cost $119.88. An annual commitment can reduce the displayed monthly equivalent, but check the exact yearly total and whether you need the platform for a full year.
Wedding example: 4,000 such JPEGs represent about 40 GB, before other retained weddings or video. Standard fits that assumed photo-only library; twelve monthly payments cost $239.88. A wedding-film export could change the capacity calculation, so assess it rather than selecting a tier only from image count.
Commercial example: 12,000 such JPEGs represent about 120 GB. That exceeds Standard's allowance and fits Professional's photo allocation, assuming no other stored files push it over. Twelve monthly payments cost $383.88. For a delivery-only studio, compare the same retained library with an alternative and account for any separate business tools; a photographer's category alone does not decide value.
For U.S. studios, ShootProof Pay's support page lists card processing at 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction. For a hypothetical $1,000 processed in ten $100 card transactions, that is $29 plus $3, or $32 in card fees. Product/lab costs, tax, refunds and optional payout costs are separate. Automatic payouts have no additional transfer fee; eligible Instant Payouts cost 1.5%, with a $1.50 minimum. Do not apply this U.S. card example to every region or payment method.
Cost rule: base the capacity decision on peak hosted storage and the billing decision on the period you actually need. Add real selling and workflow costs before comparing net spend.
Plan a ShootProof Migration Around Active Clients
A switch can affect links, selections, download permissions and business records. Treat it as a planned handoff, rather than assuming the new service imports all those objects or automatically preserves old URLs. Keep an overlap window when active projects need it, and include that double-subscription cost.
A practical migration checklist
- Preserve active galleries: identify live client projects and record selections before changing links. Keep the old service available for the agreed overlap.
- Prepare client communication: explain the new URL, deadlines and where any password will arrive separately. Do not promise that old links redirect automatically.
- Recreate the branded presentation: configure the logo and supported domain options. Keep existing DNS and links working until the replacement setup is ready.
- Rebuild access settings: deliberately configure passwords, expiry and downloads. A copied collection name is not an access boundary, and a favorites list is not a final approval.
- Move the agreed files: retain independent masters, upload supported delivery formats, and account for video sizes. Do not assume camera RAW support or byte-identical output under watermark settings.
- Keep history accessible: preserve necessary order, invoice, contract and selection records separately. Keep cancellation and export timing clear before removing the old subscription.
Measure the work and costs of transition before committing to it. A lower gallery bill can be outweighed by overlap, setup or tools that need replacing. Renewing can be reasonable when the existing workflow still fits.
Which ShootProof Plan Fits Which Photographer
Start with measured storage, any separate video allowance and the actual tools you use. Choose enough capacity for planned overlap rather than a tier associated with a job title. Revisit the decision when retention or delivery requirements change.
A conditional recommendation by studio type
- Low-volume portrait work: a small photo-only library might fit Free; otherwise evaluate the lowest paid allowance that accommodates current files and expected overlap.
- Busy wedding work: total retained weddings and video exports matter more than the number of weddings booked. Set a clear client access and retention policy before estimating growth.
- High-volume studio: measure the account, include projects still in review, and assign responsibility for retention decisions. Do not remove agreed client access solely to avoid an upgrade.
- Delivery-only business: compare equivalent stored media and needed controls, plus separate software costs. Unused bundled tools do not by themselves prove that switching saves money.
- Large photo archive: Premium can suit substantial photo storage, but its video allowance remains finite. Confirm any archive or account-specific terms before relying on the label unlimited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ShootProof worth it?
It can be when the complete workflow saves enough cost or administrative time for your studio. Compare the actual subscription, services used, selling expenses and the cost of replacement tools. A delivery-only studio should make the same calculation rather than assume either platform is automatically better value.
Does ShootProof cost money to sell my photos?
Selling can involve payment processing and lab/product expenses in addition to the subscription. ShootProof's gallery materials advertise no sales commission, which does not mean no selling costs. The U.S. card-fee example above is one processing case; check the processor and region you will actually use.
Is ShootProof or Pixieset better?
Compare the specific products and plans you need: gallery delivery, proofing, selling, website and studio administration can have different packages. Price the same storage and workflow before deciding. The client-gallery software comparison provides a broader shortlist; a pricing review alone cannot establish a universally better client experience.
How much does ShootProof cost per month?
Use the dated opening table for the currently displayed public rates and capacity. Its annual-equivalent column requires annual billing. Existing, regional or individually offered terms may differ, so use the amount and currency shown in your own checkout or renewal notice.
Does annual billing make a meaningful difference?
It can lower the subscription cost for someone who needs a full year. Compare the exact annual invoice with the number of monthly payments you would otherwise make. A lower monthly equivalent may still cost more than a short seasonal subscription. Include cancellation, refund and renewal terms before committing.
Decision Checklist Before You Renew or Switch
Before renewal, record peak hosted photo and video storage, billing period and currency, exact renewal amount, add-ons, selling fees, staff tasks and any subscriptions the platform replaces. Then price an alternative for the same library and workflow, including migration and overlap costs.
Renew when the total workflow and cost still fit. Switch when a documented comparison shows a better fit and you can preserve active delivery commitments. Explore SendPhoto pricing if configurable photo/video gallery delivery is your main requirement, while keeping any separate business tools in the budget.