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2026 Feature Comparison

Why Photographers Need One Platform, Not Five

Gallery tool. CRM. Contracts. Invoicing. Video delivery. Five subscriptions, five logins, five bills. There's a better way.

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The Problem with Multiple Tools

The average photographer uses 3-5 tools: a gallery platform ($15-35/mo), a CRM ($20-40/mo), a contract tool ($10-20/mo), an invoicing tool ($10-15/mo), and sometimes a video delivery tool ($10-20/mo). That's $65-130/mo before you shoot a single photo.

Multiple Tools

$65-130/mo total

12img

$29/mo for everything

All-in-One Platform Comparison

Feature-by-feature breakdown for all-in-one platform

Feature12imgMultiple Tools
Gallery deliveryYesYes
Contracts + e-signYesYes
InvoicingYesYes
Client portalYesLimited
Video deliveryYesPaid add-on
Print storefrontYesYes
Single loginYesNo
Unified client timelineYesNo
One monthly billYesNo

Gallery delivery: Requires Pixieset, Pic-Time, etc.

Contracts + e-sign: Requires HoneyBook, Dubsado, etc.

Invoicing: Often a separate tool

Side by Side

What Multiple Tools Does

Gallery delivery
Contracts + e-sign
Invoicing
Client portal(limited)
Video delivery(paid add-on)
Print storefront
Single login
Unified client timeline
One monthly bill

What 12img Does

Gallery deliveryRequires Pixieset, Pic-Time, etc.
Contracts + e-signRequires HoneyBook, Dubsado, etc.
InvoicingOften a separate tool
Client portal
Video delivery
Print storefront
Single login
Unified client timeline
One monthly bill

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools does 12img replace?

12img replaces your gallery platform (Pixieset, Pic-Time, ShootProof), your CRM (HoneyBook, Dubsado), your contract tool, your invoicing tool, and your video delivery tool. One platform, one login, one bill.

How much do photographers spend on software tools?

The typical photographer tool stack costs $65-130/mo: gallery delivery ($15-35), CRM ($20-40), contracts ($10-20), invoicing ($10-15), and video ($10-20). 12img consolidates all of this into one platform at $29/mo.

Is 12img as good as specialized tools?

12img is purpose-built for photographers. Galleries have multiple templates, proofing, and full-res downloads. Contracts have 19 clause categories with e-signatures. Invoicing integrates with Stripe. It's not a compromise — it's a consolidation.

Can I start free and upgrade later?

Yes. 12img free includes 3 galleries, 3 GB storage, and full-res downloads. Starter ($9/mo) adds contracts, invoicing, and client portal. Pro ($29/mo) unlocks unlimited everything, video, and white-label.

One platform. One login. One bill.

Replace your entire tool stack. From $0/mo.

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