OurStoria vs ShootProof in 2026: Video Delivery Platform vs Photography Business Tool

If you're a wedding videographer evaluating gallery platforms, ShootProof's name comes up fast. It's one of the most established names in client gallery software, trusted by over 400,000 photographers. But here's the thing: ShootProof is a photography platform. It does photo proofing, print sales, contracts, and invoicing — and it does all of them extremely well. What it doesn't do is deliver wedding films.

This comparison exists because hybrid shooters — videographers who also deliver photos, or photographers adding video — keep asking whether they can consolidate everything into one tool. The honest answer depends on what your primary deliverable is.

Quick take: ShootProof is a business platform for photographers: gallery proofing, print store, contracts, invoicing, and client management. OurStoria is a delivery platform for videographers: 4K streaming, branded galleries with original-quality downloads, CRM for couples, Safe Archive, and Live Moments. There's almost no feature overlap — they solve different problems for different primary deliverables.

OurStoria vs ShootProof at a Glance

Numbers are based on publicly listed information as of 2026. Always verify on each vendor's current pricing page before committing.

1. The Fundamental Difference: Video Delivery vs Photo Business

ShootProof is, at its core, a photo gallery and print sales platform. It was built to help photographers deliver proofing galleries, sell prints through partner labs, manage contracts, and collect payments — all without taking a commission on sales. It does these things exceptionally well.

What ShootProof doesn't have is a video delivery system. There's no 4K video streaming, no video player in galleries, no video analytics. ShootProof announced "Slideshows and Reels" as a 2026 feature, but these are marketing tools for emotional storytelling — not a replacement for delivering a 30 GB wedding film with original-quality downloads.

OurStoria is built around video as the primary deliverable. Every gallery starts with a video player. 4K streaming works via global CDN with byte-range delivery. Downloads return the exact H.264 MP4 you uploaded — no transcoding, no recompression. Photos are included in the same gallery, but video is the hero.

This means comparing them feature-for-feature is slightly misleading. They don't compete — they serve different primary workflows.

2. Pricing Comparison

ShootProof Pricing (2026)

ShootProof prices by photo count, which determines your storage capacity:

All paid plans include unlimited galleries, white-label branding, contracts, invoicing, and commission-free print sales.

OurStoria Pricing (2026)

All plans include 4K streaming, original-quality downloads, branded galleries, CRM, analytics, and unlimited bandwidth.

The pricing is surprisingly similar in the mid-range ($20–30/mo). But the features you get at that price are completely different: ShootProof gives you photo proofing and print sales. OurStoria gives you video delivery and a wedding business platform.

3. Photo Proofing and Print Sales

This is where ShootProof genuinely excels and OurStoria doesn't compete.

ShootProof offers:

• Client proofing: clients can favorite photos, leave comments, and create selection lists
• Built-in print store: integrated with professional labs worldwide, you set your own pricing, zero commission
• Digital download sales: sell individual photos or entire collections with custom pricing
• Watermarking: AI-resistant watermarks on unpurchased images
• Screenshot protection: prevents unauthorized screen captures (new in 2026)
• Marketing automation: gallery expiration emails, promotional banners, purchase incentives

OurStoria includes photos in the gallery alongside video — full-resolution viewing and downloading — but has no proofing, no favorites, no print store, and no watermarking. If print sales are a revenue stream for your business, ShootProof has the infrastructure. OurStoria treats photos as a delivery format, not a sales channel.

4. Video Delivery: The Gap

ShootProof has no video delivery system. You cannot upload a wedding film to ShootProof and have your client stream it in 4K with a download button for the original file.

OurStoria's entire architecture is built around this:

• Upload files up to 100 GB via resumable chunked uploader
• FFmpeg adds fast-start metadata for instant streaming
• Cloudflare CDN with byte-range delivery — playback starts in under a second worldwide
• Original H.264 MP4 downloads — no transcoding, no quality loss
• Per-video analytics: views, watch time, completion rate, downloads
• 12 gallery layouts designed around a cinematic video player as the hero element

If you're a videographer, this gap is the whole story. ShootProof can't do the one thing you need most.

5. Contracts and Invoicing

ShootProof includes contracts and invoicing on every paid plan. You can send legally binding contracts for e-signature, collect deposits, schedule payment installments, and manage your entire booking flow within the platform.

OurStoria has a built-in CRM for tracking couples from inquiry to delivery, but it doesn't handle contracts or payments. You'd still need a separate tool for that — HoneyBook, Dubsado, or a manual process.

For photographers who want an all-in-one business tool, this is a significant advantage for ShootProof.

6. Gallery Design and Branding

ShootProof offers deep customization for photo galleries: custom colors, fonts, intro page designs (15+ options), custom subdomains, and branded client experience throughout. Their 2026 update added 28 new fonts and a modernized visual interface.

OurStoria offers 12 distinct gallery layouts — from classic centered video to experimental designs like Immersive (WebGL parallax) and Kinetic (scroll-velocity typography). Each layout is designed with video as the primary element, with photos arranged below. Branding includes your logo, 34 fonts, custom accent colors, and custom URL slugs.

The difference is in what they're designing for. ShootProof's customization is optimized for browsing and purchasing photos. OurStoria's layouts are optimized for watching and sharing films.

7. CRM and Client Management

ShootProof manages clients through its booking and invoicing system — you track sessions, contracts, payments, and gallery deliveries.

OurStoria's CRM is wedding-specific: each couple has a client card with wedding date, booking status, linked projects, Instagram handle, and notes. Anniversary date tracking enables automated re-engagement. Analytics tie into the CRM so you can see which couples are actively rewatching their gallery (referral opportunity) and which galleries are getting shared to family and friends.

Different tools for different workflows — ShootProof tracks the business transaction. OurStoria tracks the client relationship.

8. Where ShootProof Wins

• Photo proofing and selection. Clients can favorite, comment, and create lists. This is ShootProof's core strength and no video platform offers anything equivalent.
• Print sales with zero commission. Integrated lab partnerships, you set your own pricing, clients order directly from the gallery. This is a genuine revenue stream.
• Contracts and invoicing. Built-in legal contracts with e-signature, deposit collection, payment schedules. A complete booking workflow in one tool.
• Free plan. ShootProof offers a free tier with 100 photos. OurStoria's free trial is 7 days.
• Screenshot protection. New in 2026, prevents unauthorized screen captures of unpurchased images.
• Phone support. 1-on-1 phone support Monday–Friday for all paid plans.
• Established ecosystem. 400,000+ photographers, extensive integrations, proven at scale.

9. Where OurStoria Wins

• Video delivery. ShootProof simply doesn't do it. OurStoria streams original 4K MP4 with instant playback via CDN and original-quality downloads.
• Photo + video in one gallery. Same branded link, same password, one experience for the couple.
• 12 cinematic gallery layouts. Designed around video as the hero element, from Classic to experimental WebGL designs.
• Safe Archive. Long-term gallery access at $12–19/year per project. Couples can download their film years later.
• Live Moments. Wedding-day guest photo uploads via QR code, included on all plans.
• Anniversary automation. CRM tracks wedding dates and triggers anniversary reminders linked to the live gallery. Generates referrals on autopilot.
• Per-video analytics. Watch time, completion rate, downloads, shares, device breakdown per video.
• Embed and iframe. Embed galleries on your own website (Pro and above).

10. Who Should Pick Which

Choose ShootProof if:

• Your primary deliverable is photography
• Print sales are a meaningful part of your revenue
• You need contracts and invoicing in the same tool as your galleries
• You don't deliver wedding films (or only deliver them through YouTube/Vimeo links)

Choose OurStoria if:

• Your primary deliverable is a wedding film
• You want 4K streaming with original-quality downloads in a branded gallery
• You deliver photos alongside video and want everything under one link
• You want a CRM, analytics, and anniversary automation built for wedding couples
• You want persistent galleries with long-term archive options

Use both if:

• You're a hybrid shooter who wants ShootProof for photo proofing and print sales, and OurStoria for cinematic video delivery
• You value print revenue but also want a proper video delivery platform

The "use both" option is actually common among hybrid shooters. ShootProof handles the photo business side — proofing, prints, contracts. OurStoria handles the cinematic delivery side — films, branded streaming, analytics, and long-term access. Each tool does its job without overlap.

FAQ

Does ShootProof support video delivery?

ShootProof does not have a dedicated video hosting or delivery feature. They announced "Slideshows and Reels" for July 2026, but these are marketing-focused tools, not a 4K video streaming and download system. For delivering wedding films, you need a separate platform.

Is ShootProof free?

ShootProof has a free plan limited to 100 photos. Paid plans start at $12.99/month (1,500 photos) and include unlimited galleries, white-label branding, contracts, invoicing, and commission-free print sales. A 14-day free trial is available with no credit card required.

Can OurStoria replace ShootProof?

For video delivery, OurStoria does what ShootProof cannot. For photo proofing, print sales, contracts, and invoicing, ShootProof does what OurStoria doesn't offer. They're complementary tools, not direct replacements for each other. Many hybrid shooters use both.

Is OurStoria more expensive than ShootProof?

OurStoria Starter is $14.99/month. ShootProof's 1,500-photo plan is $12.99/month. The price difference is $2/month — but the feature sets are entirely different. OurStoria includes video delivery, 4K streaming, and a wedding CRM. ShootProof includes photo proofing, print sales, and contract management. Compare based on what you need, not just the price tag.

Does OurStoria have photo proofing?

No. OurStoria delivers full-resolution photos in the same gallery as video, but has no proofing workflow, favorites system, or print store. If proofing and print sales are part of your workflow, ShootProof or Pic-Time are better tools for that.

Does OurStoria offer a free trial?

Yes — every account starts with a 7-day Free Pro Trial. Every Pro Plan feature is unlocked: branded galleries, custom URL slugs, password protection, custom fonts, Sidebar & Cinematic layouts, embed iframe, Live Moments and social links. 20 GB of video storage and 1 GB of photos are included, no credit card required.

Can I use ShootProof for booking and OurStoria for delivery?

Yes. ShootProof handles the business workflow — contracts, invoices, deposits — while OurStoria handles the creative delivery — branded galleries, 4K streaming, analytics, CRM for post-wedding engagement. This combination gives you a complete pipeline from inquiry to anniversary.

Verdict

ShootProof and OurStoria barely overlap. ShootProof is a photography business platform: proofing, print sales, contracts, invoicing, client management — all built around the photo delivery workflow. OurStoria is a video delivery platform: 4K streaming, branded cinematic galleries, CRM, analytics, Safe Archive, and Live Moments — all built around the wedding film.

If you're a photographer who occasionally adds a video link to their delivery email, ShootProof is your tool. If you're a videographer whose primary deliverable is a cinematic wedding film, OurStoria is your tool. If you're a hybrid shooter doing both at a serious level, using both platforms together is the most complete solution — and at a combined $28/month, it's still cheaper than many single-platform alternatives.

Ready to try it? Start a 7-day Free Pro Trial — every Pro Plan feature unlocked, 20 GB included, no credit card required. Deliver your next wedding film through a branded gallery built for video.

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Last updated: May 2026. Pricing and features reflect publicly listed information at time of writing. Always verify on each vendor's current pricing page before subscribing.