About Stratus
Stratus is an all-in-one business management software for photographers. It provides tools for CRM, scheduling, workflow automation, invoicing, payments, and reporting to help photography studios manage their operations from a single platform.
Stratus, from family-owned StudioPlus Software, is a comprehensive, cloud-based business management platform designed specifically for photographers and photography studios. Evolving from the original StudioPlus software, Stratus consolidates CRM, scheduling, marketing, invoicing, and operational workflows into a single system. Key features include a robust client management module, online booking, automated email and SMS communications, and detailed project tracking. The platform also provides extensive reporting with over 60 KPIs and a customizable dashboard. Stratus offers a 30-day free trial, with pricing structured into monthly subscription tiers aimed at different types of photography businesses, such as school or general portrait photographers. An enterprise plan is available for larger studios with over 30 users or multiple locations. While the core product is extensive, features like e-commerce, advanced email marketing, and SMS messaging are available as paid add-ons.
Pros & Cons
- Connects seamlessly with external photo editors like Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Tracks client histories, interactions, and bookings inside a unified profile interface.
- Automates internal workflows by auto-generating tasks based on set milestones.
- Provides offline database visibility on mobile devices during field assignments.
- Simplifies order management by offering integrated client proofing and e-commerce.
- Requires a Windows operating system environment to install the full desktop version.
- Enforces a five percent service fee on transactions processed via its web platform.
- Limits mobile device usage to two active activations per purchased user license.
- Demands manual virtual machine setups to execute the desktop program on Mac devices.
- Features a steeper learning curve due to dense, multi-layered digital workflows.
Features
Key features
Consolidates all customer information into a single record for a complete view of the client relationship.
Provides a graphical, color-coded calendar for scheduling appointments, which clients can book online.
Automates repetitive tasks such as emails, SMS messages, and task assignments based on custom triggers.
Organizes images, communications, and sales data under a single project record with customizable statuses.
Offers over 60 key performance indicators to build custom dashboards for tracking business metrics.
Creates estimates, generates invoices, and processes online payments with PCI compliant credit card integration.
Supports businesses with multiple locations by allowing separation of regions within the same database.
Additional features
Synchronizes Stratus appointments with Google Calendar.
Allows assignment of tasks to users or departments, which can be automatically triggered by workflows.
Captures information from new and existing customers through customizable web forms.
Includes time clock and timesheet functionality for staff management.
Manages product inventory with import and reporting capabilities.
Supports promotional item types and coupon codes for marketing campaigns.
Manages recurring payments for subscription-based services.
Offers specialized tools for photographers, including group capture, QR code image import, and bulk session scheduling.
Pricing
Monthly plans
- All core Stratus CRM features
- Database set up for tracking relationships with schools, sports teams, and businesses
- All core Stratus CRM features
- All Digital Workflow features
- Database set up for tracking students, families, and individuals
- For businesses with more than one location or 30+ users.
Contact sales for a quote.
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About Stratus
Stratus is an all-in-one business management software for photographers. It provides tools for CRM, scheduling, workflow automation, invoicing, payments, and reporting to help photography studios manage their operations from a single platform.
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Stratus's In-App Market Place
Does Stratus have an in-app market place?
Yes
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0
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Plans
Monthly plans
- All core Stratus CRM features
- Database set up for tracking relationships with schools, sports teams, and businesses
- All core Stratus CRM features
- All Digital Workflow features
- Database set up for tracking students, families, and individuals
- For businesses with more than one location or 30+ users.
Contact sales for a quote.
Source: vendor pricing page →Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Connects seamlessly with external photo editors like Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Tracks client histories, interactions, and bookings inside a unified profile interface.
- Automates internal workflows by auto-generating tasks based on set milestones.
- Provides offline database visibility on mobile devices during field assignments.
- Simplifies order management by offering integrated client proofing and e-commerce.
- Requires a Windows operating system environment to install the full desktop version.
- Enforces a five percent service fee on transactions processed via its web platform.
- Limits mobile device usage to two active activations per purchased user license.
- Demands manual virtual machine setups to execute the desktop program on Mac devices.
- Features a steeper learning curve due to dense, multi-layered digital workflows.
Stratus's Support Options
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