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Aftershoot vs ShootProof

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Aftershoot

Photography

AI culling, editing and retouching for photographers, priced flat rate per month rather than per image

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: Aftershoot unlimited pricing only pays off at volume, so a photographer shooting a few hundred images a month may pay more per image than they would on a metered competitor.; 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: Aftershoot covers AI culling, ShootProof covers Proofing galleries.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aftershoot and ShootProof actually diverge.

Attributes where Aftershoot and ShootProof differ
AttributeAftershootShootProof
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer module per month, unlimited imagesPer month by photo count
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOSWeb, 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 Aftershoot

  • AI culling
  • AI editing presets
  • AI retouching
  • Unlimited processing
  • Lightroom integration
  • Duplicate and burst detection

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.

Aftershoot

  • A wedding photographer culling several thousand images per shoot who wants a flat monthly cost regardless of volumenot ShootProof
  • A studio wanting AI editing presets matched to its house style applied automatically before manual reviewnot ShootProof
  • A high-volume event photographer for whom per-image pricing from competitors would cost more than a flat monthly feenot ShootProof
  • A photographer who wants culling, editing and retouching in one bundled subscription rather than three separate toolsnot ShootProof

ShootProof

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

Where each one falls short

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

Aftershoot

  • Unlimited pricing only pays off at volume, so a photographer shooting a few hundred images a month may pay more per image than they would on a metered competitor.
  • AI culling still requires a manual review pass for accuracy on close calls, so it reduces but does not eliminate the time spent selecting images.
  • AI editing presets need training on a photographer own edited catalogue to match their style, which takes an upfront time investment before results are usable.
  • It works as a Lightroom plugin, so studios that do not use Lightroom Classic as their catalogue tool face a workflow change to adopt it.
  • Pricing is billed monthly per module with an annual commitment for the lower rate, so cancelling mid-year loses the discount already paid for.

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

Aftershoot

On request
  • Select (culling)$10/month
    • Unlimited AI culling
    • Billed annually
    • Lightroom integration
  • Edit$30/month
    • Unlimited AI editing
    • Custom style profiles
  • Retouch$20/month
    • Unlimited AI retouching
    • Skin and blemish correction
  • Complete (Select plus Edit plus Retouch)$45/month
    • All three modules bundled
    • About 25 percent cheaper than buying separately

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 Aftershoot if

  • You need ai culling.
  • You work on Windows, macOS.
  • You also want ai editing presets.
Aftershoot 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 Aftershoot or ShootProof better?
Neither clearly leads. Aftershoot 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, Aftershoot or ShootProof?
ShootProof has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Aftershoot and Free for ShootProof.
Does Aftershoot or ShootProof run on more platforms?
Aftershoot runs on Windows, macOS. 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. Aftershoot starts at On request.
What is Aftershoot best used for?
Aftershoot is most often used for a wedding photographer culling several thousand images per shoot who wants a flat monthly cost regardless of volume, a studio wanting ai editing presets matched to its house style applied automatically before manual review, a high-volume event photographer for whom per-image pricing from competitors would cost more than a flat monthly fee, a photographer who wants culling, editing and retouching in one bundled subscription rather than three separate tools. Of those, a wedding photographer culling several thousand images per shoot who wants a flat monthly cost regardless of volume and a studio wanting ai editing presets matched to its house style applied automatically before manual review are not what ShootProof is typically brought in for.
What can Aftershoot do that ShootProof cannot?
Aftershoot covers AI culling, AI editing presets, AI retouching, Unlimited processing. ShootProof covers Proofing galleries, Print store, Zero sales commission, Contracts and invoices.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aftershoot: Is Aftershoot priced per image?

No, every tier processes an unlimited number of images for a flat monthly fee; this is the main difference from Imagen AI and Narrative Select.

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.

Aftershoot: Do I need Lightroom to use Aftershoot?

Yes, it operates as a plugin inside an existing Lightroom Classic catalogue.

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.

Aftershoot: Can I buy just the culling module?

Yes, Select, Edit and Retouch are sold separately or as the Complete bundle.

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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