Comments on: ShootQ vs. Tave – A Review of two studio management systems

By: A review of 3 photo studio management software systems. | GCB

A review of 3 photo studio management software systems. | GCB — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:04:52 +0000

[...] Photographer HOT-ONE 2010 this year. I did some research on Google and found a good post from Scott McNamara who compares ShootQ and Tàve. These last two systems are online and you don’t have to [...]

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:36:25 +0000

The first REAL review that I have read. You have taken time and researched a great deal. Love the idea of having a place to inter serials from equipment! I hear that Tave is offering even more at WPPI as far as upgrades. I love pretty, but your right – I love that it flows and works better. Maybe we will see some slick interface soon? Cheers, Amanda

By: Sunlit Images

Sunlit Images — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:54:37 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to write this! I'm trying to decide between the two and this gave so much more detail than either website does, without using the trial.

By: Austin Curtis

Austin Curtis — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:40:27 +0000

nice job – very thorough! i appreciate it big time!

By: kwabena

kwabena — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:18:00 +0000

Just when I had made up my mind with the help of your good review, Christine comments on ShootQ correcting some of the problems. In any case … very good review/info

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:25:00 +0000

By the way — several of the items in your post have been addressed. iPhone integration launched on Monday, several of the items now work … just thought I would share!

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:17:00 +0000

ShootQ has limits to customization because the plan for the future is to tie in to things like Quickbooks; in order to allow for this, the data is kept pretty clean.

HOWEVER, there are some *big* things coming soon that address several items you list.

The ability for clients to see files has been a constant request, and one that I know ShootQ has on their radar to address.

And I'm not sure what automated emails you're talking about -- the only things that go out automatically for me are the invoices. I like it that way, because I don't like being the bad cop.

I've had a lot of great interaction with the ShootQ team, including the owners of the company. I've also had a wonderful experience using ShootQ. I should point out that I haven't used Tave, and it sounds like you have been really happy with it. It is all about finding the perfect fit for what you need!