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Studio by Raven vs SmugMug

Zero commission. Purpose-built for pros.

SmugMug charges 15% commission on every sale. Studio by Raven takes 0% — your Stripe account, your revenue.

Their starting price

$21/mo (annual)

Our starting price

Free

Their commission

~15% on all print/product sales

Our commission

0%. Always.

Feature comparison

Feature
SmugMug
Studio by Raven
Commission on sales
~15% on all markup
Never. 0%. Your Stripe, your money.
Starting price
$21/mo (annual)
Free (1 gallery) or $79/mo (unlimited)
Client delivery workflow
Consumer-oriented
Purpose-built for pro client delivery
Contracts + e-sign
Not included
Included
Invoicing
Not included
Included
Online booking
Not included
Included
Client proofing
Basic
Full proofing with selections
Email automations
Not included
Included
Questionnaires
Not included
Included
Modern interface
Dated
Built 2025-2026
Price stability
Frequent increases
Founding rate locked forever

What SmugMug users say

Common complaints from photographer reviews and forums.

15% commission on ALL sales markup — forces inflated pricing

Significant price hikes — lower tier jumped from $170/yr to $246/yr

Slow bulk uploads (8,000 photos can take hours)

Outdated UI compared to modern competitors

Mobile experience heavy and slow for clients

More consumer/hobbyist-oriented — not purpose-built for client delivery

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 SmugMug, 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 SmugMug to Studio by Raven?
Yes. SmugMug allows image downloads. Export your galleries and re-upload them to Studio by Raven. Client data can be imported via CSV.
How much do I save by switching from SmugMug?
Beyond the monthly subscription difference, you save 15% on every sale. If you sell $5,000/year in prints, that is $750/year in commissions you keep instead of giving to SmugMug.
Is Studio by Raven as good for print sales as SmugMug?
We support print sales with zero commission. You set your own prices and keep 100% of the markup. No commission ever. Lab integrations are on our roadmap.
Does Studio by Raven support unlimited storage like SmugMug?
Our Pro plan includes 500 GB, which holds roughly 50,000+ high-res JPEG images. We chose generous-but-finite storage to keep pricing low. RAW files are also supported.

Ready to switch from SmugMug?

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