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17hats vs. GoHighLevel

A head-to-head breakdown of two unique photography management tools.

17hats ReviewGoHighLevel Review

The Verdict

Both 17hats and GoHighLevel offer distinct advantages depending on your studio size and genre.

Choose the tool that fits your current anxiety.

Bottom line: It depends on your workflow.

Score Comparison

17hatsGoHighLevel

CRM & Lead Management

8.5
9.5

Email Capabilities

8
9.5

Booking & Proposals

8
7.5

Galleries & Delivery

0
0

Print Sales

0
0

Portals & Proofing

7.5
7

Automations

9
10

Scheduling

8.5
9

Payments & Taxes

9.5
9

UX & Mobile

7
8

Who Should Pick What

Best fit: 17hats

Solo shooters

17hats is typically more streamlined for solo users.

Best fit: GoHighLevel

Team growth

GoHighLevel often handles team permissions more robustly.

Feature Face-Off

Ease of Use

Edge: 17hats

17hats has a slightly faster learning curve.

Automation

Edge: GoHighLevel

GoHighLevel offers deeper branching logic.

The Financial Gap

17hats starts at a lower entry point, while GoHighLevel offers more value at scale.

Why many photographers choose Sprout Studio instead

While 17hats and GoHighLevel are both strong contenders, Sprout Studio is the only platform that truly combines the CRM logic with high-end photo galleries and automated sales sequences in one ecosystem.

Read the Sprout Studio Review →