A ShootProof alternative that edits, too
ShootProof built its name on 0% commission on every plan, from the start, and that stance is good for photographers. The two platforms differ in what the money buys and in what happens to the photos before they reach a gallery.
Where they differ
ShootProof prices by photo count, not just storage: the free plan caps out at 100 photos, and moving up the tiers means paying more as the library grows, regardless of file size. Obscura only counts total storage: 10 GB free, however many photos that is. The bigger difference is upstream of the gallery. ShootProof expects finished files to arrive. Obscura includes a browser editor, so RAW develop, color grading, retouch and culling happen in the same place the gallery is delivered from.
| Plan | Free tier | Metered by | Commission | Built-in editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obscura Studio | 10 GB storage | Storage only | None; sales stay with the studio | Yes |
| ShootProof Free | 100 photos / 5 GB | Photo count + storage | 0% | No |
| ShootProof 1,500 | 75 GB, $12.99/mo ($10.99 annual) | Photo count + storage | 0% | No |
| ShootProof 5,000 | 250 GB, $21.99/mo ($19.99 annual) | Photo count + storage | 0% | No |
| ShootProof 25,000 | 1,250 GB, $31.99/mo ($26.67 annual) | Photo count + storage | 0% | No |
| ShootProof Unlimited | $60/mo ($50 annual) | Storage only | 0% | No |
Prices checked September 2026.
ShootProof numbers as seen on their public pricing page, September 2026. Check shootproof.com for current figures. Their 0% commission applies to every tier, including free, which is not the industry norm.
Where ShootProof is ahead
Some of this is a straight trade-off:
- 0% commission on every plan, including free. Obscura also takes no commission, but ShootProof has held that line publicly for longer and built print fulfillment around it.
- E-sign contracts and invoicing are built in. ShootProof bundles client contracts and billing into the same product. Obscura does not have this; it is a gallery and editing platform, not a studio-management suite.
- 1-on-1 phone support. ShootProof offers direct phone access. Obscura doesn’t currently offer phone support.
- Mobile gallery apps. ShootProof has dedicated iOS/Android apps for clients and photographers. Obscura is browser-based only, with no native mobile app.
Questions
- Does Obscura take a commission on prints or digital sales?
- No. Obscura does not run a print store or sales storefront. Files are delivered and sales are handled outside the tool, with nothing taken.
- Can I edit photos inside Obscura before sending the gallery?
- Yes. RAW develop, tone curves, HSL color, healing and portrait retouch all run in the browser on the same photos about to be delivered. See the full editor walkthrough.
- Does Obscura offer contracts, invoicing, or a print store like ShootProof?
- No. Obscura is focused on the gallery-and-editing pipeline; it doesn’t include e-sign contracts, invoicing, lab fulfillment, or mobile apps.
See the full breakdown on pricing.
The plan that includes the editor. Upload a real shoot and edit it in the browser.
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