# Tave Studio Manager Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Tave Studio Manager the right Photography Studio solution for you? Explore 37 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/92909/Tave-Studio-Manager/reviews --- Tave Studio Manager 4.3 (37) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/92909/Tave-Studio-Manager/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Tave Studio Manager Ease of use 3.4 Customer Service 4.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JT Justin T OwnerPhotography, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The reports are amazing especially during tax season when I need a profit/loss report, or to see how much revenue I brought it and expenses I made.“ February 7, 2024 DS Derek S PhotographerPhotography, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I have been using it daily for years, so I became very proficient, but when compared to other options, this is a not the most pleasant user interface.“ March 30, 2021 MV Matt V OwnerMedia Production, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Tave does a great job making it easy to use, plenty of integration of billing, tracking and presenting sales to clients. “ June 19, 2020 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 37 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Laura G. Phptographer Photography Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Backbone Of My Small Business" December 4, 2019 5.0 So far, so amazing!!! 10 steps ahead over the train-wreck that I had, so literally anything is better that what I was experiencing... Pros I have needed a CRM for my photography business that actually works. I had invested in an absolutely TERRIBLE software that had caused me nothing but problems ever since it was launched. A friend had told me about Tave and how amazing it was. A bit hard to set up and fairly complicated, but great nonetheless. I am not scared of complicated. Once it's set up, it's incredible. It has EVERYTHING I need to run all workflows needed for Wedding, Commercial, Event and Photo Booth, everything I do in my photography business!! It handles contracts with ease, it can set up automations for emails to go out at certain hours, it's just flawless. I can't rave about it enough. Cons It's not easy to set up, you have to have patience and reach out to support. But that's not a bad thing. Once you set it up, it's a well oiled machine. Trust the process and it will work!!! Alternatives considered [17hats](https://www.capterra.com/p/144328/17hats/) Reason for choosing Tave Studio Manager It has all the workflows I really need and future ones I want to implement. Review Source MV Matt V. Owner Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use, affordable CRM software " June 19, 2020 5.0 All in one solution for the on the go production company. Pros This software is focused around small businesses and the ability to manage their day to day operations. Tave does a great job making it easy to use, plenty of integration of billing, tracking and presenting sales to clients. I used to use multiple companies for aspects of my company (billing, contracts, and sales), Tave allows me to have everything in a one stop shop that makes it easy for both myself and my clients. Cons The only con with this software, and its with any software for CRM software is I needed to commit to using it and transferring my existing clients to this system, which was fairly seamless compared to larger companies out there who either charge a larger annual cost or make it difficult to input existing data. Alternatives considered [Salesforce Sales Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/61368/Salesforce/) Reason for choosing Tave Studio Manager Same reason as listed above, used salesforce in the past, debated on keeping with it and spending the time needed to configure it how I wanted it. Time is money and Tave gave me more freedom to run my company. Switched from [Salesforce Sales Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/61368/Salesforce/) I have used many CRM software platforms over the years, Insightly, Salesforce, a combination of companies and software to suit my needs. The larger companies like salesforce make it difficult for a small business to get started as it requires massive amounts of configuration, I don't need the enterprise level of access to move AS400, and other large cooperate platform integration companies like Salesforce offers, I wanted a quick easy to setup software with the ability to introduce automation as I see fit, while giving me a all in one platform I could use in the office or on the road on any device. Review Source Mark R. Owner Events Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for photographers running a single person business" June 16, 2020 3.0 Ive been using it for years... my business has grown and I am looking at how to better use Tave to support my business growth. Pros Tave offers a clean interface and has useful automations for eliminating manual tasks. I has a solid lead capture and CRM aspect. Cons The accounting features are not compliant with GAAP - no way to do line item expenses etc... There is also very little way to relabel all the photographer oriented fields, making it a bit less relevant to other industries. There is also little ways to customize the looks unless you know CSS coding by hand. Alternatives considered [HoneyBook](https://www.capterra.com/p/162588/HoneyBook/) Reason for choosing Tave Studio Manager At the time, it was the leading CRM for photography businesses. Review Source DS Derek S. Photographer Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Robust Software, A little too robust." March 30, 2021 4.0 Overall, Tave served my studio well. As we streamline, grow and have a very niche market now, it's just not the right fit for us. Pros Tave is extremely robust and offers an exceptional experience when needing to detail all items of a client and the interactions with clients. The ability to follow breadcrumbs of issues back to the source is great as everything is time stamped and offers detail on actions taken. Cons Tave is difficult to navigate. It make even the smallest tasks take time and is very detailed down to what relationship the person has to the event or project. The mobile features are useless. It's such a large database and so robust, there is no app and trying to make the smallest of changes or updates on the go is completely too cumbersome. As a software aimed at photographers, this software was built for a corporation and is not ideal for Studios that range from 2-20 employees. It takes entirely too long to learn, train, use and update. I have been using it daily for years, so I became very proficient, but when compared to other options, this is a not the most pleasant user interface. Alternatives considered [HoneyBook](https://www.capterra.com/p/162588/HoneyBook/) Reason for choosing Tave Studio Manager After many years as a user of Tave, we have chosen to move away from the platform at this point and are in the migration stage of switching to honeybook. Switched from [ShootQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/125455/ShootQ/) ShootQ didn't offer what we needed as far as a streamline, easy system to accept basic projects for us. Review Source Terrica S. Owner, Chief Wedding Planner Events Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "By far the best!" December 17, 2018 5.0 Absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommend. Pros I actually switched to Tave after using another studio management software. I was hesitant at first, even though it was more cost effective. Once I tried it, I immediately cancelled the one I had been with for years. I run EVERYTHING through Tave. It handles: My inquiries directly from my website My quotes / orders My contracts My billing My automated emails My questionnaires It’s so easy to use and customize. I have a truly branded experience with clients from start to finish. The way it keeps me on track with my workflow is phenomenal. Beyond happy. Cons Wish it had a scheduler! Wish it had a user permission level. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Studio Manager / Assistant Sales Manager Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lots of set-up, but LOTS of possibility" August 6, 2018 5.0 Pros We have all of our customer information in one place, and that makes our lives SO MUCH EASIER. I love that I can use Tave to email, store documents, send proposals, execute contracts, schedule shoots... and the list goes on. It's the ultimate hub for photographers. ALSO the customer service is top-notch. Cons Setting up your Tave is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of customization, but it has a big payoff. There are still a few glitches that come with a newer software, but we'll take them for the possibilities that come with Tave. Review Source Supraket M. Photographer - Cinematographer Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A bear to setup, easy to use post that" November 3, 2021 5.0 It's a great product, no doubt. But the support team, in my opinion, now are too lethargic to implement new features or rectify if have a problem. I have been having an issue with the email module for over a year, and it still hasn't been resolved. Pros It has some amazing features and functionality, that makes the product a breeze to use Cons It'll take ages to understand the features & how to adapt them. But once you know what they are, it's a breeze to use it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Co-Owner + Videographer Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Tave has made it easy to keep all of our business needs in one place." June 22, 2018 5.0 Pros Tave makes it easy to send contracts, questionnaires, and invoices to clients without the hassle of using multiple sources. Tave is great for tracking communication with clients, scheduling appointments, and sending me reminds when I need to complete different tasks. I am thankful for the ability to customize tave to my company's needs. Cons The setup process for tave takes quite a bit of time - from templates, to task scheduling, contracts and so on; but, this is to be expected with any CRM software. Tave could be better if there was a space to set tasks and to-dos that are not specific to a client or job. Because of tave lacking in this, we have to use another software for broad task management. Review Source Erik R. Co-Owner + Videographer Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Photographers and Videographers are Drawn to this Software, but are Left Disappointed" July 27, 2018 3.0 Pros My favorite things about this software are the questionnaire, invoicing, and contract features. If you're looking to use Tave as your CRM this is not the best choice. Cons My business partner and I have been using this software for over a year and use it almost every day. If you're using a software every day it better be flawless. Tave has a lot of issues. Like their classification for a person - they could be a lead, a contact, or something else completely. There categories are unhelpful and unorganized. Their task completion system also needs some help. You have to go through a minimum of 4 clicks to get anywhere on this platform and finally when you do you realize you have to do the same amount of actions for each individual client. It's tiring and needs some serious reevaluations. Review Source Hunter S. Co-Owner Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Studio Software for Creatives" August 28, 2018 5.0 Tave has helped me be more creative and work smarter by spending less time managing my clients and business. Can be confusing to setup if you are not dedicated to learning the software. Pros The many features and value that this software provides is great! It has helped my business run better and I find myself more productive. Cons Can be confusing and time consuming to set up. Review Source MT Mary T. Owner Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good Software" June 12, 2017 4.0 Pros Have has many great feature such as automated emails and keeping all client information centralized, electronic signatures, and reporting. Cons Have has a steep learning curve but the how-to videos are very helpful. The software allows a client to sign contracts, questionnaires, and pay in one link but it lacks the ability a booking calendar. Tave also keeps emails sent in one place but incoming emails to do not tie back into Tave which can be very frustrating. Review Source AH Autumn H. Photographer Photography Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Another Subscription " December 10, 2019 5.0 It was very useful and I loved how it made my business seem more professional. Pros Tave is a very helpful tool for an established photographer who needs to keep a detailed schedule and keep their business organized and optimized. Cons I can’t afford the monthly cost to have it... my business is very small and still newish so I have yet to turn a profit. I hemorrhage money with monthly subscriptions that I have to keep to keep my business running. I only wish I could have kept tave. Review Source SB Sandra B. Photographer/Owner Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "I used Tave for a few months while trying to find a program to use for our leads" June 11, 2017 5.0 Pros I love the layout and how nice the client portals can be made. I felt it was a nice program for phootgraphers Cons I felt the setup was just TOO daunting. Unfortunately, we ended up going with another company because it didn't offer things such as email & calendar integration or appointments. Review Source JT Justin T. Owner Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My automated personal assistant!" February 7, 2024 4.0 Some of the features Capterra says aren't available with Tave, are actually available on Tave such as: - Calendar Management - Reminders - Discount management - Availability management (new) - Electronic payments (with integration only) - Booking management - Lead management - Quotes/estimates - Reporting/Analytics (a big one I use!) - Task management -Workflow management -Activity Dashboard I hope these are added so that people still deciding can have a fair comparison. Pros I love the automation because it saves me a lot of time. The templates for emails, contracts, quotes, and even workflow make the process from lead to closed client seamless. I love that you can send the client a quote that allows them to edit and see pricing adjust in real time. This saves us going back and forth via email/text about price adjustments. The reports are amazing especially during tax season when I need a profit/loss report, or to see how much revenue I brought it and expenses I made. Cons It's very robust. And it has a lot of features that you'd have to sit down and unpack on your own to experience Tave in its entirety. Review Source PP Paola P. Coordinator Photography Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "All our photography studio in one place" January 10, 2018 5.0 Overall optimisation of the company's processes. Time-saving, enhanced organisation. Pros What I like the most about this software? The fact that it helps me take care of practically every process in my photography business, and it just keeps evolving. I use this every day for lead tracking, contracts, payments, client questionnaires, e-mail automations and general book keeping. Since I started using Tavé, it has: - Added e-mail tracking and the ability to import my gmail e-mail threads into the corresponding jobs... - Given me the option to process payments with square at the cheapest rates in the market... - Changed the way it handles refunds making them easier to record. This keeps being build upon, so who knows what they'll add next. I love the fact that the support team ALWAYS answers and they are readily available from the chat windows, too. Cons It can be hard to master at first. Though the help tutorials and resources are quite easy to follow, Tavé can be intimidating to the new user. It does take a while to configure to your particular business needs, but in my opinion, this was all time that I got back in my everyday thanks to Tavé. Review Source MG Macarena G. Coordinator Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very flexible and in constant developing - but not so easy to use" January 6, 2017 4.0 Tave studio manager is full of functionalities that are very useful for photography companies to have in one place. It is in constant development, and their customer support is GREAT, they are almost always available to chat with you and help you along the way. The only problem is, you most likely will be talking to them a lot, since the learning curve for using this software can be steep, and it can seem overwhelming at the beginning. Overall, I would recommend, since once you get a hang of it, you can do everything in one place and have control over your studio in a very real way. Pros The fact that I can customize it almost 100%. The dashboard, how I can see everything at a glance. Payment options and proposals that clients can book without me doing almost anything other than setting them up and sending and, the e-mails that can be scheduled and automated. Questionnaires! Having everything in one spot, that's what I like the most. Cons Can be difficult to use at first, needs many hours of figuring out things.. In other words, it could be easier. Review Source MP Maddie P. Photographer Photography Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A truly utilitarian tool, but does the job. better thank most." July 16, 2021 4.0 Tave provides functions nobody else does, in a simple, no-fuss package. Sure, the package is a bit dated and awkward, but it's to be expected from software that crams as much utility into the package as Tave does. I try and leave them constantly, but always end up coming back. Pros The ability to send any number of contracts Questionnaires and forms Vast product and package database functions with markup and options built in Google integration Calendar integration Stripe integration Cons I do sometimes wish that Tave looked and felt like some of the more modern CRMs out there. The interface can feel very clunky sometimes, but at the same time it gets the job done and I'd rather that than a bunch of fluff. Reason for choosing Tave Studio Manager pure functionality Switched from [HoneyBook](https://www.capterra.com/p/162588/HoneyBook/)[Dubsado](https://www.capterra.com/p/206389/Dubsado/)[Pixifi](https://www.capterra.com/p/128862/Pixifi/)[17hats](https://www.capterra.com/p/144328/17hats/)[Sprout Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/147969/Sprout-Studio/) functionality Review Source RS Rachel S. Freelance Editor Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "\*Almost\* everything I need to manage my freelance editing business" October 11, 2016 4.0 I've been on the hunt for programs that can help me run my freelance editing business more efficiently. I've tried programs like 17 Hats and some other popular names, but they all lacked the level of customization I was looking for. This is where Tave shines. The ability to create custom tokens that can be used in contact forms, questionnaires, contracts, and email templates results in immense time-saving for routine tasks and enables me to keep all customer and project data in one very organised place. It's fantastic! The biggest drawback is that Tave does not allow you to use the quote feature without also using its invoicing feature. I'm a huge fan of Freshbooks, which is far superior in its features for invoicing and financial management, so I have no intention of switching that aspect of my business over to Tave. I'd really like to use Tave to send a quote and then send a Freshbooks invoice separately once the client accepts the quote. Not possible. Furthering the frustration is that not using Tave's quote feature disrupts some of the workflow automations and other Tave features, so its a real shame. So many other programs integrate with Freshbooks, even when they have some overlap in features, but Tave is unwilling to partner with Freshbooks and unwilling to alter the forced pairing of the quote and invoicing feature (I asked on both counts). Another small frustration is that the program is very targeted at photography businesses. Tave is a great help to many types of service-based businesses, so I wish they would make some aspects a little more generic and customizable for situations that do not pertain to photography businesses. I have found some bugs and had some confusion trying to work some things out, but when I sent a \*long\* list of questions to their customer support team, I received a mostly helpful reply, though not entirely. Even with the drawbacks, I'm still finding this system to be a huge help to my business. My hope is that it will improve over time. Review Source PJ Peter J. Photographer and Business Owner Photography Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A poor app is just.... a poor app." December 11, 2017 3.0 I got to find out what I really need when selecting appropriate business software and what requirements to have towards a vendor. Pros Sample setup to get you started is provided... but ... the software never gets beyond the point of being basic. Cons Company attitude towards customers. Half-witted implementation of features. Abuse of community to provide support because the company refuses to properly organize that themselves in accordance with their alleged user base. Not-working APIs, unusable contact forms, Stripe payment gateway half implemented, client portal lacks too many features, complete absence of transparency. There is gmail integration, but contacts aren't synchronized. Calendar synchronisation to Google is unreliable, to outlook.com it isn't even working at all. On top of that support is given through a chat box from which you can not find statuses or results. As soon as season was over I quickly moved away and I do not regret the decision one single second.. Review Source EP Erin P. CEO + Founder Executive Office Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A beast of a CRM!" April 15, 2020 4.0 Honestly, it's really made the process automated. But it takes a really LONG time to get all the workflow set up. Automated tasks. The tokens. That stuff is tough to learn! but once it's set, it's honestly a beautiful thing. Pros So I use multiple CRMS for different clients. I use dubsado personally for myself. But for my client, she uses tave. it took me probably a good 3-4 months for me to learn how Tave worked. It is a BEAST of a CRM, but it's so robust. there are things that I wish other CRMs had. The automations. The workflows. The task lists. All really cut down on time. Cons The delay with Tave vs Google Calendar. OMG that is the bane of our existence. How long it takes to update! And why is there no tipping allowed? We would love for clients to be able to schedule their own consultations. but now we're using acuity as a secondary platform. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer President Events Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good tool for managing our studio" July 11, 2018 4.0 Pros Overall, the UI is clean and it's easy to figure out/use. It does what it needs to do and does it well. Cons The reporting is really weak. If the software would allow the user to slice and dice the data, it would unlock so much more potential! Review Source TF Tahir F. Creative Director Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "TAVE IS NOT FOR EVENT DESIGNERS(my view)" March 1, 2020 3.0 frustrated to a level that i am pulling my hairs as i have used it since 2017, paid for it, cannot seems to have any easy way to actually be able to use it. Pros full of features but not for a business owner who need time to run their business as well. Cons its not geared up for Event Designers and planners as the detailed features required for smooth running of our industry are just missing and even customer service is at base level with regards to understanding the pain point of our industry. Review Source Corina V. Owner Events Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great to get started" March 7, 2022 5.0 Overall I had a fantastic experience. The tokenized contracts were a huge bonus and another difficult structure I left behind. I just needed a program that was better built for my industry as I needed to keep making adjustments to fit my work. Pros I really liked how organized this program is. Syncing email correspondence along with my calendar made it a very difficult decision to leave the program. Cons I did not like that it takes a few days for customer service to respond back. This system has learning curves but ones that need guidance and it was a bit difficult to keep moving forward when I had to wait a few days for a response. Review Source TM Tania M. ophthalmic tech and wedding photographer Photography Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "TAVE!!" December 30, 2019 5.0 The benefits far outweigh the beginning frustration with setting up. Pros It practically runs my business for me compared to anything else i've tried. I'm more of a creative and loath anything business wise. Once I learned how everything worked it became easier and more streamlined. Cons starting off was TOUGH....but i was admittedly lazy as far as watching tutorials and reading from the forums. I just wanted it all done for me. I still struggle. Alternatives considered [17hats](https://www.capterra.com/p/144328/17hats/) Reason for choosing Tave Studio Manager Nicole Hoffman Switched from [Google Forms](https://www.capterra.com/p/176571/Google-Forms/) I needed to become more streamlined and serious about my business. Review Source KM Kaye M. Office Manager Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best CRM for photographers and videographers" September 24, 2021 5.0 Just love Tave!! I exceptionally love their customer service support. Whenever you have questions or concerns with the app, they have a very fast turnaround time. Pros It's easy to use. It has really nice and detailed reports. It looks nice and clean, and it has really useful tools and it can easily be integrated to other software or apps. Cons Tave just probably need a one-click button that would allow you to download or backup everything on the CRM. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Photography Studio](https://www.capterra.com/photography-studio-software/)