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Synaptiik vs the rest.
HoneyBook, Pixieset, Studio Ninja, Excel — objective, criteria-based comparisons, with the evidence to back them up. Why professional photographers choose Synaptiik over these tools.
Synaptiik is right for you if…
Honesty first: Synaptiik is a vertical tool for imaging professionals, not a generic CRM. Here's when we're the right fit — and when we're not.
Freelance photographer, videographer or drone pilotSynaptiik fits
Solo plan (€149/month): brief, quote, contract, planning, delivery, invoicing in one tool built for your trade.
Studio or small team (2-5 people)Synaptiik fits
Studio plan (€249/month): collaborators, roles, shared client galleries, multi-project invoicing.
Agency with multiple teams or brandsSynaptiik fits
Agency plan (€599/month): multi-brand, granular permissions, consolidated reporting.
Service provider outside capture work (retouching, grading, editing)Synaptiik fits
Provider plan (€29/month): missions, deliverables, invoicing — without the capture tools you don't need.
You're looking for a generic multi-industry CRMNot a fit yet
Synaptiik is a vertical tool dedicated to imaging. A generic CRM (HubSpot, Pipedrive…) will suit you better outside imaging trades.
You're looking to replace Lightroom, Capture One, DaVinci or PremiereNot a fit yet
Synaptiik handles the deliverable (organization, status, client delivery), never RAW processing or editing — you keep your usual pipeline.
You're looking for a permanently free toolNot a fit yet
Synaptiik has no permanent free tier; pricing starts at €29/month (Provider) or €149/month (Solo).
What our competitors don't do
Hosting & compliance — strict standards
Data hosted in France (Paris), contracts compliant with French civil law, photographer VAT handled, GDPR by design — the rigour of European law, for photographers worldwide.
Drone flight support
Flight checklists, airspace verification, A1/A2/A3 categories, liability insurance. No competitor supports drone operations.
Leeza AI specialized for imaging
12 AI agents that understand your trade — market pricing, shoot briefs, urgent-case handling, GDPR compliance.
Flash Missions
Geolocated replacement network: your request is broadcast immediately to available professionals around you.
Cinematic galleries
Premium reveal, client selection, watermarking, contract-linked access rights. Included, no separate subscription.
Image rights in 4 scopes
Granular electronic rights transfer under French law — editorial, commercial, advertising, press, social media, internal use, resale.
E-invoicing already ready
Factur-X (PDF/A-3 + structured CII data) available today; connection to a partner e-invoicing platform in progress, ahead of the legal deadlines for receiving (09/2026) and issuing (09/2027).
Convinced? 14 worry-free days to decide.
No commitment. No-questions-asked refund within 14 days on Solo and Studio (30 days on annual plans). Migration from your current tool included. Human support in English. Cancel in 2 clicks.