One Platform to Run Your
PhotographyBusiness
Client portals, invoicing, project management, and payments — all in one beautiful platform. No platform fees. No tool sprawl. Just results.
Be a founding studio — help shape seashellOS as we build it. Pro+ free during the beta. 45 of 50 founder spots left.
Running Your Business Shouldn't Cost This Much
Most service businesses juggle 5+ disconnected tools, pay hidden platform fees, and spend more time on admin than on actual client work.
5+ Tools, Zero Integration
CRM, invoicing, project management, file sharing, scheduling — all disconnected. Data lives in silos.
Platform Fees Eating Your Margins
Platform fees on top of processing fees. At $10k/month in revenue, you lose $200+ to your own tools.
Hours Lost to Context Switching
Jumping between apps to find a client's info, check a payment, or send a follow-up. Every day.
Unprofessional Client Experience
"Powered by OtherBrand" on your invoices. Your clients see your vendor's brand, not yours.
That's over $1,200/year back in your pocket — and zero platform fees on every payment.
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
See it in action — pick any feature to watch a live demo.
White-Label Client Portal
Your brand, not ours. Clients log into your portal at your domain with your logo and colors. They never know seashellOS exists.
- Custom branding & colors
- Your own domain
- Client self-service
Up and Running in Minutes
Three simple steps to transform how you manage your business.
Sign Up in 2 Minutes
Create your account. No credit card required. The Free tier is yours forever — or try Pro+ free for 30 days.
Set Up Your Business
Add your logo and brand colors, then configure your services, pricing, and email templates.
Invite Your Clients
Send branded portal invitations to your clients. They get their own login to view projects, pay invoices, and message you.
See How Much You'll Save
Zero platform fees means more money in your pocket. Compare against any competitor.
Monthly Revenue
How much do you process in payments each month?
Compare against
Annual Cost Comparison
Essentials — HoneyBook processes payments in-house at 2.9% + $0.25
Includes Shello AI + white-label portal
You save $450 per year with seashellOS Pro+ vs HoneyBook
How seashellOS Stacks Up
More features, lower total cost, and zero platform fees. Compare us to any competitor.
“Zero platform fees, white-label client portals, and Shello AI — all included.”
| Feature | seashellOSPro+ ($19/mo) | HoneyBookEssentials ($59/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (comparable tier) | $9/mo (Pro) | $59/mo (Essentials) |
| Platform Transaction Fees | $0 | 2.9% + $0.25 |
| White-Label Client Portal | Team | |
| Custom Domain | Team | Premium only |
| AI Assistant (Shello) | Basic | |
| Financial Command Center | ||
| Multi-Tenant / Agency Mode | Premium only | |
| Client Messaging | ||
| Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Project Management | Basic | |
| Workflow Automations | ||
| Free Plan | Free forever tier | 7-day trial |
| Own Payment Account | ||
| Gear Rental Management | ||
| Data Export | Limited |
Competitor data verified February 2026. Pricing and features subject to change.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No transaction costs. Pick the tier that fits your business.
Free
Get started for free
- Up to 3 clients
- Invoicing (2 invoices / mo)
- Client messaging & galleries
- Project management
- Contracts & e-signatures
- Community support
Pro
Everything you need to run your business
Save more vs HoneyBook
- Unlimited clients & projects
- Bookings & calendar sync
- Connected banking (Plaid)
- Advanced contracts & signed archive
- Custom branding & colors
- Mileage & time tracking
- Priority support
- 10 GB storage
Pro+
Premium features for growing studios
30 days free — no credit card
- Everything in Pro
- Shello AI Assistant
- AI Agreement Generator
- AI Quote Builder
- AI financial insights
- AI-drafted messages, replies & reminders
- Template library
- 50 GB storage & up to 500 videos
Team
For teams — shared access, white-label branding, and your own domain.
- Everything in Pro+
- Team seats & shared access (2 included, +$14.99/seat after)
- White-label client portal
- Custom domain & email branding
- Unlimited storage & video
- Gear rental platform
- Remove all "Powered by seashellOS" branding
All tiers include built-in payment processing at standard processor rates. seashellOS charges zero additional platform fees on any tier.
First In. First Forever.
The first 50 studios become founders — automatically. Your feedback shapes the product.
The people who show up right now aren't just early users. They're partners. Your priorities become our roadmap. The features we build, the decisions we make, the product this becomes — it's all shaped by the people who choose to show up during these early days.
Nothing to apply for, nothing to redeem — if you're among the first 50, you're a founder. Once the 50 spots are taken, founder status closes for good.
Built for Every Service Business
Whether you're a solo operator or running an agency, seashellOS adapts to how you work.
Creative Professional
Photography, Design & Video
Pain points
- -Too many tools, zero clarity
- -Deliverables lost in email threads
- -Invoices chased manually, every time
seashellOS Solution
Branded portal, gallery delivery, and invoicing — one place, zero chaos.
Agency & Multi-Location
Businesses, Franchises & Teams
Pain points
- -Team access is a permission nightmare
- -Your brand disappears in client tools
- -Billing chaos across every account
seashellOS Solution
White-label portals, role-based access, and one unified bill.
Events & Hospitality
Wedding Planning, Catering & DJ
Pain points
- -50+ active clients, one spreadsheet
- -Deposits, milestones, reminders — all manual
- -Vendor chaos with no central hub
seashellOS Solution
Milestone billing, automated reminders, and unlimited clients out of the box.
Home & Trade Services
Contractors, HVAC, Plumbing & Landscaping
Pain points
- -Paper invoices, zero paper trail
- -Clients texting job details to your cell
- -Nothing looks professional to clients
seashellOS Solution
Digital invoicing, online payments, and a branded client portal — instantly.
Health & Wellness
Personal Training, Yoga, Coaching & Therapy
Pain points
- -Recurring billing is a monthly headache
- -Onboarding scattered across three apps
- -Scheduling and follow-ups fall through cracks
seashellOS Solution
Automated recurring billing, scheduling sync, and smart client onboarding.
Professional Services
Consulting, Legal, Accounting & IT
Pain points
- -Milestone billing cobbled together manually
- -Documents scattered across email and Drive
- -Custom portals cost more than clients do
seashellOS Solution
White-label portal, milestone invoicing, and e-signatures — no dev required.
Equipment Rental House
Film Gear, Photo Studios & Audio Rental
Pain points
- -No idea who has what gear right now
- -Deposits and damage disputes are manual
- -Identity checks done over text message
seashellOS Solution
Inventory tracking, deposit holds, ID verification, and damage waivers — built in.
Works With the Tools You Already Use
Connect your existing payment processor, calendar, and communication tools. No migration headaches.
Stripe
Card payments
Square
Card & in-person
Helcim
Low-cost processing
Plaid
Bank connections
Frame.io
Video review & delivery
Google Calendar
Scheduling sync
Webhooks & API
Custom integrations
Tenants can request and vote on new integrations directly from their dashboard.
Run Your Business From Anywhere
Everything you need, right in your pocket. Manage clients, send invoices, accept payments, and stay connected — whether you're on set, at a job site, or between meetings.
Coming Fall 2026 to the iPhone and iPad.
Founding studios get first look — TestFlight beta invitations to the iPhone & iPad apps before launch.
Financial-Grade Security
Your data is yours. We protect it with the same level of security trusted by banks and financial institutions.
SSL Encrypted
All data encrypted in transit with TLS 1.3
SOC 2 Ready
Business-grade security controls and audit trails
PCI Compliant
SAQ A out of the box. Card data is processed by Stripe, Helcim, or Square — never touches our servers.
Data Isolation
Multi-tenant architecture with strict data separation
Audit Logs
Per-tenant activity log captures every meaningful action for compliance and traceability
Full Data Export
Export all your data anytime in standard formats
99.9% Uptime
Reliable infrastructure with global edge network
GDPR Compliant
Privacy-first design with consent management
No vendor lock-in. Export all your data anytime in standard formats (CSV, JSON, PDF). Your business data belongs to you — always.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about seashellOS.
seashellOS charges absolutely nothing on top of your client payments. You only pay your payment processor's standard rate (card processing is typically around 2.9% + 30¢, though it varies by processor). Some platforms take more: Bonsai adds a 1% markup on every payment, and HoneyBook requires payments to run through its own in-house processing — their rate, their terms, no choice of processor. With seashellOS you connect your own Stripe, Square, or Helcim account, and everything beyond the standard processing fee stays with you.