SignNow is a powerful generic eSignature tool. ShootForms is the only platform built specifically for photographers — with model releases, selfie verification, stock platform compliance, and invoicing all in one place.
Free plan forever. Pro from $7/month — 30% less than SignNow.
See exactly what you get with each platform. Stars mark the features that matter most for photographers.
Where ShootForms was purpose-built and SignNow falls short.
| Feature | photo_cameraShootForms | edit_documentSignNow |
|---|---|---|
star Photographer-built model release forms | check_circlePurpose-built for photographers | cancelGeneric document signing only |
star Property release forms | check_circleBuildings, venues, artwork releases | cancelMust build from scratch |
star Selfie / biometric identity verification | check_circlePhoto taken at time of signing | cancelNot offered |
star Platform-specific form requirements | check_circleStocksy, Getty, Adobe Stock, Shutterstock & more | cancelNo stock-platform awareness |
Witness signature support | check_circleAuto-required for Getty & Adobe Stock | adjustManual setup required |
star Built-in photographer invoicing | check_circleLine items, taxes, deposit tracking | cancelPayments only via 3rd-party add-on |
Stock licensing compliance | check_circleBIPA, GDPR, CCPA-aware release fields | cancelHIPAA/ESIGN only |
star Free tier (no credit card) | check_circle5 releases + unlimited invoices free | cancel7-day trial only, card required |
Core signing capabilities both platforms offer (and where they differ).
| Feature | photo_cameraShootForms | edit_documentSignNow |
|---|---|---|
Digital signatures | check_circleDraw, type, or upload | check_circleDraw, type, or upload |
Signature via link (no account needed) | check_circle | check_circle |
In-person signing | check_circle | check_circle |
Document templates | check_circlePhotography-specific templates | check_circleGeneric templates |
PDF export | check_circle | check_circle |
Audit trail / signing history | check_circle | check_circle |
Status tracking (signed / pending / draft) | check_circle | check_circle |
Signing order customization | adjustAuto-set per platform | check_circleFully customizable |
Bulk send to multiple signers | cancelComing soon | check_circle |
Email reminders for unsigned docs | cancelComing soon | check_circle |
Document expiration | cancelOn roadmap | check_circle |
Legal and data protection standards relevant to photographers.
| Feature | photo_cameraShootForms | edit_documentSignNow |
|---|---|---|
GDPR compliant | check_circle | check_circle |
CCPA compliant | check_circle | check_circle |
ESIGN Act compliant | check_circle | check_circle |
star Biometric data protection (BIPA-aware) | check_circleSelfie data handled with consent | cancel |
HIPAA compliant | cancel | check_circleEnterprise plan only |
Magic link auth (no password) | check_circlePasswordless — more secure for clients | cancel |
SOC 2 certified | cancel | check_circle |
What you actually pay — and what you get for it.
| Feature | photo_cameraShootForms | edit_documentSignNow |
|---|---|---|
star Free plan | check_circle$0/month, 5 releases | cancelNo free plan |
Starting price | check_circle$7/month for unlimited | adjust$8/user/month (annual billing) |
star Per-user pricing | cancelFlat rate — no per-seat cost | check_circleCost grows with team size |
Unlimited documents on paid plan | check_circle | check_circle |
star No credit card for free tier | check_circle | cancel |
The features that make the difference on a shoot day.
When your model signs, they take a selfie through their camera — captured, timestamped, and stored with the release. This is identity verification that generic eSign tools like SignNow simply don't offer.
Submitting to Stocksy? Getty requires a witness. Adobe Stock needs government ID fields. ShootForms knows these requirements and auto-configures your forms. With SignNow, you build all of this from scratch.
Send a model release and an invoice in the same workflow. Line items, taxes, deposit tracking — everything a photographer needs, without bolting on a separate billing tool.
SignNow charges per seat, so costs grow as your team does. ShootForms charges a flat $7/month regardless of how many clients you work with — or nothing at all on the free plan.
We believe in being honest. SignNow is genuinely excellent software — it just isn't built for photographers. Choose SignNow if you need:
For everything else — especially model releases, property releases, and photographer invoicing — ShootForms does more for less.
No contracts. No per-seat fees. Cancel anytime.
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