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. Spatiko, 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 four are legitimate options. The right one depends on your budget, your volume, and how you like to work.
- Free forever plan — no credit card required
- Flat monthly pricing — no per-listing fees
- Booking, scheduling, invoicing, and delivery
- Full white label with custom domain
- Property websites for every listing
- Pay-before-download paywall built in
- AI assistant — connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Perplexity
- Stripe payments, Google Calendar, Gmail integrations
- Team scheduling, management, and payouts
- Migrates from Aryeo, HDPhotoHub, or Spiro
- Free tier with professional media delivery
- Scheduling, invoicing, and order forms
- Zillow integration — exclusive to Aryeo
- 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 | Spatiko ★ | Aryeo | Spiro | HDPhotoHub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier available | ✓ Forever | ✓ Yes | ✓ Free to start | ~ Free trial |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly | Monthly subscription | $5 per listing | Pay as you go |
| Online booking / order forms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✓ Smart | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ Drive time |
| Invoicing & payments | ✓ Stripe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Media delivery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Property websites | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| White labeling | ✓ Full | ~ Partial | ~ Partial | ✓ Full |
| Pay to download | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Zillow integration | — | ✓ Exclusive | — | — |
| AI assistant (Claude etc.) | ✓ Built in | — | — | — |
| Team / payroll tools | ✓ | ✓ | ~ Basic | ✓ Unlimited |
| Per-listing fees | ✓ None | — Volume caps | — $5/listing | — Per delivery |
| Best for | AI-driven workflow | Zillow / established | Low volume / new | Brand-first operators |
Why I switched to Spatiko.
I was on Aryeo for years and it's a genuinely great platform — I still keep a free account for Zillow Showcase listings because nothing else does what Aryeo does there. But I made the switch to Spatiko for my day-to-day operations and the reason comes down to one thing: the Claude integration.
Being able to connect Spatiko to Claude and just tell it what to do has changed how I manage my business. Create an order, reschedule a shoot, chase an invoice, pull my revenue for the week — I can do all of it in a conversation instead of clicking through a dashboard. When you're on the road shooting all day that matters a lot.
The pricing model also made more sense for where I am. I shoot around 50 high-value jobs a month. With Aryeo that volume eventually pushes you into higher tiers based on annual listing caps. Spatiko's flat monthly pricing means I know exactly what I'm paying regardless of how busy the month is. No surprises, no upgrade pressure.
Still using Aryeo for Zillow.
Aryeo has something no other platform offers — Zillow Showcase integration. If you're shooting luxury listings or need your branding on Zillow, Aryeo is still the only option. I keep a free account specifically for this. Use my referral code when you sign up and you'll get 10 bonus listings.
What other photographers say.
Real photographers sharing their honest experience with each platform.
See each platform in action.
Real walkthroughs from photographers who use these tools day to day — not promotional content, just honest looks at real workflows.