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Capture One vs ShootProof

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Capture One

Photography

Professional RAW photo editing and tethered capture software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShootProof logo

ShootProof

Photography

Client proofing galleries, print store and studio billing with no commission on sales

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ShootProof has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Capture One subscription pricing across multiple tiers can be more expensive than one-time purchase alternatives.; ShootProof storage is counted in photos rather than gigabytes, so a wedding photographer delivering three thousand frames per job crosses tier boundaries within a handful of weddings regardless of how small the files are.
  • They diverge on capability: Capture One covers RAW Conversion, ShootProof covers Proofing galleries.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Capture One and ShootProof actually diverge.

Attributes where Capture One and ShootProof differ
AttributeCapture OneShootProof
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer month by photo count
Free tierNoYes
Platformswindows, mac, iosWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Photography).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Capture One

  • RAW Conversion
  • Tethered Capture
  • Advanced Color Grading
  • Cloud Collaboration
  • Mobile App
  • Multi-Screen Viewing

Only in ShootProof

  • Proofing galleries
  • Print store
  • Zero sales commission
  • Contracts and invoices
  • Studio automation
  • Client mobile app

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Capture One

  • Professional studio photography editingnot ShootProof
  • Tethered shooting during commercial photoshootsnot ShootProof
  • Advanced color grading for editorial photographynot ShootProof
  • RAW file management for high-volume photographersnot ShootProof

ShootProof

  • A portrait studio whose print revenue exceeds its subscription cost, where a percentage based competitor would be the more expensive optionnot Capture One
  • School and sports volume work where galleries are keyed to individual subjects and priced from a fixed sheetnot Capture One
  • A photographer who wants contracts, invoices and gallery delivery billed to one vendor instead of threenot Capture One
  • Wedding delivery where clients need a downloadable set and the parents need a print ordering routenot Capture One

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Capture One

  • Subscription pricing across multiple tiers can be more expensive than one-time purchase alternatives.
  • The interface has a steeper learning curve than simpler tools like Lightroom for casual users.
  • Perpetual license option lacks access to the newest features added in later versions.
  • Mobile app functionality is more limited than the full desktop application.

ShootProof

  • Storage is counted in photos rather than gigabytes, so a wedding photographer delivering three thousand frames per job crosses tier boundaries within a handful of weddings regardless of how small the files are.
  • Gallery presentation is plainer than Pic-Time and Pixieset, which matters at the high end where the gallery is part of the product the client is paying for.
  • There is no bundled website or blog builder, so photographers still pay a separate hosting subscription that competitors include in the same fee.
  • Print fulfilment is strongest with North American labs, and photographers outside that region face longer lead times, higher shipping and a shorter list of usable products.
  • Support is email and ticket based with no telephone line, which is awkward when a client gallery fails on the evening before a delivery deadline.

Pricing, plan by plan

Capture One

On request
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Desktop RAW editing
    • Color profiles
    • Tethering
  • All in One$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Mobile iOS app
    • Online collaboration
  • Studio$undefined/month
    • Offline collaboration
    • Multiple viewer screens
    • Automated cropping
  • Pro Perpetual$undefined/mo
    • One-time desktop purchase
    • No ongoing updates required

ShootProof

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 100 photos stored
    • Full store and download delivery
    • No commission on sales
  • Photo count tiers$undefined/month
    • Tiers set by the number of photos stored, not by file size
    • No sales commission at any tier
    • Contracts, invoices and studio automation included

Which should you pick?

Choose Capture One if

  • You need raw conversion.
  • You work on windows, mac, ios.
  • You also want tethered capture.
Capture One review

Choose ShootProof if

  • You need proofing galleries.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want print store.
ShootProof review

Questions people ask

Is Capture One or ShootProof better?
Neither clearly leads. Capture One starts at On request and ShootProof at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Capture One or ShootProof?
ShootProof has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Capture One and Free for ShootProof.
Does Capture One or ShootProof run on more platforms?
Capture One runs on windows, mac, ios. ShootProof runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use ShootProof for free?
Yes. ShootProof has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Capture One starts at On request.
What is Capture One best used for?
Capture One is most often used for professional studio photography editing, tethered shooting during commercial photoshoots, advanced color grading for editorial photography, raw file management for high-volume photographers. Of those, professional studio photography editing and tethered shooting during commercial photoshoots are not what ShootProof is typically brought in for.
What can Capture One do that ShootProof cannot?
Capture One covers RAW Conversion, Tethered Capture, Advanced Color Grading, Cloud Collaboration. ShootProof covers Proofing galleries, Print store, Zero sales commission, Contracts and invoices.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Capture One: Can I cancel a Capture One subscription anytime?

Yes, subscriptions can be cancelled anytime with no fees, according to the pricing page.

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ShootProof: Does ShootProof take a cut of print sales?

No. Every plan, including the free one, keeps zero percent of print and download revenue. You pay only the subscription and the lab cost.

Capture One: Can I switch between subscription and perpetual license?

Yes, users can transition between subscription and perpetual licenses, and after 5 years of subscription, converting to a perpetual license costs nothing extra.

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ShootProof: Is the free plan usable for real work?

Only for small jobs. One hundred photos covers a single short portrait session, so it works as a trial rather than as a business tier.

Capture One: Is there a mobile version of Capture One?

Yes, a Capture One Mobile app is available for iPad and iPhone, supporting RAW conversion and tethering with 550+ camera support.

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ShootProof: Can I use my own lab?

Yes. You can fulfil orders yourself or through a lab that ShootProof does not integrate with, but you then handle ordering and shipping manually.

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