Checkfront is a solid booking platform. APCHR is a booking platform built specifically for photography and creative studios — with contracts, licensing, a marketplace, and affiliate revenue built in. Here's the full comparison.
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APCHR only
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Checkfront only
Feature data based on Checkfront documentation and user reviews as of May 2026. APCHR features reflect current production release.
Checkfront charges a 3% fee on all online bookings in addition to the monthly plan fee. Enter your revenue to see the real annual cost.
See how much you save by switching from Checkfront to APCHR
Checkfront monthly cost
APCHR monthly cost
Annual savings by switching to APCHR
$1080
($90/month)
Switching doesn't mean starting over. Everything you've built on Checkfront maps directly to APCHR — and you gain a layer that Checkfront will never build.
Your booking workflow stays the same
Online booking, availability calendar, instant or request-to-book, deposits, and confirmations all work the same way. Your clients won't notice the difference.
You stop paying 3% per booking
At $5,000/month in studio revenue, Checkfront's 3% fee costs you $1,800/year on top of the plan fee. APCHR charges zero per-booking fees.
Contracts and waivers are built in
Studio rental agreements, workshop liability waivers, and model releases are ready to send from day one. No DocuSign subscription required.
You get a marketplace profile
Every APCHR studio operator gets a public profile with portfolio, verified reviews, and market-aware pricing signals. Checkfront has no discovery layer.
Affiliate revenue from the network
When a guest creative you introduced books anything on APCHR — photography, editing, drone work — you earn a commission. Checkfront has no network.
Your website still works
The embeddable widget drops into any website with a single script tag. Your Temple Star Studios site keeps its booking flow — it just routes through APCHR.
Can I import my existing bookings from Checkfront?
APCHR provides a CSV import tool for historical bookings during onboarding. Your booking history, client contact list, and space configurations can all be migrated. Contact our onboarding team for a guided migration.
Will my clients need to create an APCHR account to book?
No. Clients can book through the embeddable widget on your website without ever seeing the APCHR brand. For clients who do visit APCHR directly, creating an account takes under 60 seconds and is optional for the initial booking.
Does APCHR support multi-location studios?
Yes. You can list multiple spaces across multiple locations under a single studio account. Each space has its own availability, pricing rules, and booking widget.
What happens to my Checkfront integrations (Zapier, etc.)?
APCHR integrates natively with GoHighLevel (GHL) for CRM and automation workflows. Zapier integration is on the roadmap. For custom integrations, APCHR provides a webhook system that can replace most Zapier flows.
Is APCHR only for photography studios?
APCHR is built for the full creative services industry — photography, videography, drone, editing, and studio rental. If your business touches creative media production, APCHR is built for you.
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