5 active jobs on the Starter plan
Studio Ninja's Starter plan allows 5 active jobs at a time. A studio with steady portrait, event or commercial work reaches that quickly and has to upgrade or archive jobs to stay under it.
Alternative to Studio Ninja
More room on the entry plan, and galleries built in
Studio Ninja's Starter plan allows 5 active jobs and sends gallery delivery to third-party services. Karavex counts bookings per month instead — 20 even on the free plan — and includes client galleries on the booking record.
Why studios leave Studio Ninja
What drives photographers to look for alternatives
One user on Starter
Starter is a single-user plan. Adding a second shooter or an assistant means moving to Pro, which includes 3 users.
Gallery delivery is a separate subscription
Studio Ninja connects to Pic-Time, ShootProof and Pixieset for galleries, each a separate paid service. Delivery happens outside the job record you manage in Studio Ninja.
Side by side
Karavex vs Studio Ninja
| Feature | Studio Ninja | Karavex |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $16/month (Starter) | Free plan; paid plans on the pricing page |
| Entry plan limit | 5 active jobs (Starter) | 20 bookings a month (Free) |
| Client galleries | Via Pic-Time, ShootProof or Pixieset (extra cost) | Built in |
| Online booking pages | Yes | Yes |
| Contracts | Yes | Yes |
| Invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| Users | 1 on Starter, 3 on Pro, unlimited on Master | 1 to 15 staff users by plan |
| Photography-specific | Yes | Yes |
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Why Karavex
What you get when you switch
Limits counted per month, not per open job
Karavex plans count bookings per month: 20 on Free, 100 on Starter, 500 on Pro and 1,000 on Studio. A finished shoot never holds a slot, so you never archive work to stay under a cap.
Booking links for bios and DMs
From the Starter plan, Karavex booking links go in a social bio or message and take the client straight to the right service, time, intake and deposit.
Galleries on every booking — no extra subscription
Client galleries, selections, reactions and downloads are part of Karavex and connected to each booking, from the shoot to the final download.
Team scheduling as you grow
Assign team members to sessions and manage their availability in the same system. Staff users grow with the plan, from 1 on Free to 15 on Studio.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Karavex a good Studio Ninja alternative for photographers?
It suits studios that outgrow a 5-active-job limit or want client galleries without a separate Pic-Time or ShootProof subscription. Karavex counts bookings per month and keeps galleries on the booking record.
Can I get client galleries in Karavex without paying for Pic-Time or ShootProof?
Yes. Karavex includes client galleries with selections, reactions and download delivery, connected to the booking. No separate gallery subscription is needed.
How does Karavex handle team and multi-photographer studios?
Karavex includes staff scheduling, availability and session assignment. The number of staff users depends on the plan, from 1 on Free to 15 on Studio.
How do I switch from Studio Ninja to Karavex?
Export your clients from Studio Ninja as a CSV file and import them into Karavex. Past jobs can stay in Studio Ninja for reference while new bookings and galleries run through Karavex.
Comparisons
Alternative to HoneyBook
A booking-first studio platform with published limits
Alternative to Dubsado
Booking-first workflow, with client galleries built in
Alternative to Pixieset
One studio platform instead of two separate subscriptions
Alternative to Acuity Scheduling
A booking system that also delivers the work, not just the appointment
Alternative to Sprout Studio
The same all-in-one idea, built around the booking
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