Studio by Raven vs CloudSpot

More features. Less restrictions.

CloudSpot offers solid gallery and CRM features but restricts messaging, lab options, and RAW support.

Their starting price

$12/mo (annual)

Our starting price

Free

Their commission

15% on free plan

Our commission

0%. Always.

Feature comparison

Feature

CloudSpot

Studio by Raven

Starting price

$12/mo (annual, ~20K images)

Free (1 gallery) or $79/mo (unlimited)

Commission on sales

15% on free plan

Never. 0%.

RAW file support

Yes

Email campaigns

Per-gallery only

Full campaign builder

Contracts + e-sign

Included

Invoicing

Included

Online booking

Mini sessions only (Lite+)

Full booking system

Custom website

Included with custom domain

Gallery messaging

Restricted banner only

Full messaging

Data export

Limited

Full export anytime

What CloudSpot users say

Common complaints from photographer reviews and forums.

Email collection forces first/last name — cannot be turned off

Gallery welcome messages are very short (banner only)

Must email each gallery individually — no bulk campaigns

Lab integration limited to 3 US labs only

7-day hold limit for order approval

No RAW file support

What you get with Studio by Raven

Unlimited galleries and clients

500 GB storage (RAW files welcome)

Zero commission on all sales

Contracts with e-signature

Invoices with payment plans

Online booking system

Client questionnaires

Email campaigns and automations

Your own website with custom domain

Print sales (0% commission)

Full data export anytime

Modern, fast interface

$79/mo

Founding rate — locked in forever

Switching is easy

Download your images from CloudSpot, upload to Studio by Raven. Import your client list via CSV. Your galleries, your data — it moves with you.

Frequently asked questions

Can I migrate from CloudSpot to Studio by Raven?

Yes. Export your images from CloudSpot and upload to Studio by Raven. Client data can be imported via CSV.

Does Studio by Raven support RAW files?

Yes. Upload RAW files directly. We generate web-optimized versions automatically while preserving your originals for download.

How does Studio by Raven handle email compared to CloudSpot?

We include a full email campaign builder with templates, automations, and merge tags. No per-gallery restrictions — send to any client segment.

Ready to switch from CloudSpot?

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