Net Atelier vs Studio Designer · March 2026
Works with your accounting workflow. Doesn't replace it.
Studio Designer is built for large firms with dedicated accounting staff. For boutique studios already using QuickBooks, Net Atelier offers workflow depth at a fraction of the cost and onboards in hours, not weeks.
Clean CSV export · $49/mo · 30-day free trial · Professional onboarding
Feature Comparison
Studio Designer vs Net Atelier
| Feature | Studio Designer | Net Atelier |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $64-99/user/mo | $49/mo |
| 3-person team | $192-297/mo | $49/mo |
| 5-person team | $320-495/mo | $49/mo |
| Accounting system | Proprietary general ledger | CSV export for your existing accounting workflow |
| Onboarding time | Often weeks to months | First project in about 20 minutes |
| Self-service trial | Demo-led | 30 days |
| Canva / PowerPoint import | Not supported | Supported |
The Pricing Problem
Per-user pricing punishes small teams
1 Designer
Studio Designer $64-99/mo
Net Atelier $49/mo
3 Designers
Studio Designer $192-297/mo
Net Atelier $49/mo
5 Designers
Studio Designer $320-495/mo
Net Atelier $49/mo
Where Net Atelier Fits
Your accountant already knows QuickBooks
No new general ledger
Studio Designer replaces your accounting layer. Net Atelier exports clean financial data so your existing accounting process stays intact.
Faster onboarding
Start with a live project in the same session instead of scheduling weeks of training before value appears.
Bespoke workflow depth
COM tracking, specifications, proposals, POs, invoices, and client approvals stay connected without enterprise overhead.
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