Kepla
The Táve alternative that’s modern — and includes galleries
Táve is one of the most powerful studio-management CRMs ever built for photographers — and one of the most complex. It also has no client galleries. Kepla keeps the depth that matters, drops the learning curve, folds galleries in natively, and adds an AI that does the follow-ups for you.
Pricing and features referenced on this page were checked in July 2026 against Táve's public pricing page. Táve is a trademark of its owner; Kepla is not affiliated with Táve.
Deep and capable — but dated, and gallery-less
Táve runs $24.99/mo (Solo), $34.99/mo (Boutique), or $49.99/mo (Studio), with a famously deep feature set — lead tracking, contracts, invoicing, automation. The trade-offs photographers cite are a steep learning curve and a dated interface, and like other CRMs it has no client galleries, so delivery lives in a separate tool.
Kepla aims at the same depth on the parts that matter — contracts, deposits, automation — with a modern interface and galleries built in: paid deposit auto-creates the gallery, downloads paywall into revenue you keep, and expiry offers a shared-revenue Vault. The AI then rebooks past clients and defends your scope automatically.
Kepla vs Táve
| Kepla | Táve | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Photographers only | Photographers |
| Contracts & e-signatures | ✓ Built in | ✓ Included |
| Invoicing, deposits & automation | ✓ Built in (Stripe) | ✓ Very deep |
| Modern, quick-to-learn interface | ✓ Built for it | ✗ Steep learning curve |
| Client photo galleries | ✓ Built in — favorites, downloads, paywall | ✗ Needs a second tool |
| Booking → gallery automation | ✓ Deposit paid = gallery created | ✗ |
| Gallery expiry → archival upsell | ✓ Lifetime Vault, revenue shared | ✗ |
| AI rebooking (last year’s clients) | ✓ Drafted for you | ✗ Manual |
| Scope-creep protection ("just a few extra edits") | ✓ Flags + drafts a paid-upsell reply | ✗ |
| Semantic gallery search ("find the first kiss") | ✓ Magic Search | ✗ |
| Guest face-match ("photos I’m in") | ✓ Built in | ✗ |
| Price | Founding: $19–$39/mo, locked — galleries included | $24.99–$49.99/mo, galleries not included |
Where Táve is genuinely strong
Táve’s depth is real — for high-volume studios that have invested the time to master it, few CRMs match its automation and reporting power, and it’s a proven tool shipping today. If you already run Táve fluently and don’t need native galleries, its capability is hard to beat. Kepla’s bet is that most photographers want that power without the learning curve — and with galleries and image-AI built in.
One modern tool instead of two
Táve Boutique at $34.99/mo plus Pixieset Pro galleries at $24/mo is about $708/year. Kepla covers CRM and galleries at $19–$39/mo founding — $228–$468/year — with AI follow-ups included. Compare in the cost calculator.
Bring your clients and galleries across
Kepla’s migration hub imports client and project records from CSV exports and galleries via Google Drive or bulk URL ingest, so years of history and work come with you. Founding members get white-glove migration help.
FAQ
Is Kepla a good Táve alternative?
For photographers who want Táve-level capability without the learning curve — and with native galleries and AI follow-ups — yes. If you already run Táve fluently and rely on its deepest automation, its power is hard to match.
How much does Táve cost in 2026?
Táve is $24.99/mo (Solo), $34.99/mo (Boutique), or $49.99/mo (Studio). It does not include client galleries.
Does Táve include galleries?
No — Táve is a studio-management CRM; photographers add a separate gallery product for delivery.
Can I move my Táve data to Kepla?
Yes — client and project records import from CSV exports, and galleries via Google Drive or bulk URL ingest.
When can I use Kepla?
Kepla is in private beta — invites roll out weekly, and the first 200 photographers lock founding pricing.
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