The tools that run
your business.
Shooting great photos is only half the job. You also need a way to take bookings, collect payment, schedule shoots, and deliver media to clients professionally. These three platforms are the industry standard — here's an honest breakdown of each one.
This is the software that runs your business.
A lot of new photographers focus entirely on cameras, lenses, and editing — and then realize they have no system for actually running the business side. How do agents book you? How do you collect payment? How do you deliver photos professionally without sending a Dropbox link?
That's what these platforms solve. They handle the operational side of your business — booking, scheduling, invoicing, and media delivery — so you can focus on shooting.
These tools are separate from your photo editing software. AutoHDR handles editing. Aryeo, Spiro, and HDPhotoHub handle everything else — booking, payment, delivery. Many photographers use both an editing tool and one of these platforms together.
Pick the one that fits where you are.
All three are legitimate options. The right one depends on your budget, your volume, and how much you want to scale.
- Free tier with professional media delivery
- Scheduling, invoicing, and order forms
- Zillow integration — branding on listings
- Showcase Select for premium Zillow listings
- Branded mobile app for clients
- Marketing center and download portals
- Payroll tools for teams
- AutoHDR integration built in
- Pay per listing — no monthly fee
- Ordering, booking, and scheduling
- Invoicing with brokerage billing options
- Property websites and agent marketing kits
- CRM functions built in
- Automated workflow and task management
- Photographer portal
- Agent referral programs
- True white labeling — no HDPH branding visible
- Smart scheduling with drive time optimization
- Pay to Download — locks media until agent pays
- Unlimited team members at no extra cost
- Branded iOS and Android app for clients
- MLS photo resizing built in
- Mileage tracking for tax purposes
- Complimentary onboarding included
How they compare.
A quick reference for the features that matter most when choosing a platform.
| Feature | Aryeo | Spiro | HDPhotoHub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier available | ✓ Yes | ✓ Free to start | ~ Free trial |
| Pricing model | Monthly subscription | $5 per listing | Pay as you go |
| Online booking / order forms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ With drive time |
| Invoicing & payments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Media delivery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Property websites | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| White labeling | ~ Partial | ~ Partial | ✓ Full |
| Zillow integration | ✓ Exclusive | — | — |
| Branded mobile app | ✓ Add-on | — | ✓ Included |
| Pay to download | — | — | ✓ |
| AutoHDR integration | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Team / payroll tools | ✓ | ~ Basic | ✓ Unlimited |
| Best for | Most photographers | Low volume / new | Brand-first operators |
Why I use Aryeo.
I've been on Aryeo for years and it's the backbone of how I run my business. I looked into Spiro — built out the backend, set up the account — but never made the switch. Aryeo just does everything I need and the Zillow integration is something no other platform can offer.
For new photographers I always recommend starting on the free tier of Aryeo. It's more capable than most people realize and it gives you room to grow without spending anything upfront. Once you're shooting consistently and need the advanced scheduling and reporting tools, the paid tier is worth every dollar.
If you sign up using my referral code you'll get 10 bonus listings on top of your free tier allotment. That's enough to get a real feel for the platform before you commit to anything.
What other photographers say.
These are real photographers sharing their experience with each platform. I asked people I know personally who use Spiro and HDPhotoHub to share their honest take.
See each platform in action.
I'm working with photographers who use each platform to create real walkthroughs — not promotional content, just real people showing how they actually use these tools day to day.