Escape Táve

Táve costs $37/month ($444/year). Helix is $279 once.
Here is everything you need to make the switch.

Bottom Line

Táve at $37/month costs $1,490 over 3 years with SaaS inflation. Helix is $279 once — you save $1,211 over that period. The migration takes 1-2 days. You can run both in parallel until you are confident. 30-day money-back guarantee means zero risk. One-time $299 vs $264-$804/year

The Price Creep Timeline

Táve currently charges $37/month. SaaS prices increase an average of 11.4% annually — five times general inflation. Here is what your Táve subscription actually costs over time:

Year 1
$444
Year 2
$495
Year 3
$551
3yr Total
$1,490
5yr Total
$2,788
Helix
$279

Every year you stay on Táve, the gap widens. The break-even point is 8 months. After that, Táve users keep paying while you keep $444+ per year.

The Real Problems with Táve

Price is not the only issue. Táve users consistently report these problems:

Photography-specific
Learning curve for workflows
Limited outside photography
Some integrations cost extra

How to Switch: Step by Step

Most Táve users complete the switch in 1-2 days. Here is the exact process:

1

Export your data

Settings > Data Export. Download as CSV.

2

Set up Helix

15-minute setup. Import clients and data.

3

Parallel run

Run both 1-2 weeks to verify.

4

Cancel Táve

Cancel before next billing cycle.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Táve only when you are confident. Zero risk.

See Your Exact Savings

Escape Táve — Get Helix for $279

30-day money-back guarantee. Break even in 8 months.

FAQ

Is Helix really a full Táve replacement?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Táve may be better for large teams (10+) or enterprises needing specific integrations.

What happens to my data when I leave Táve?

Export everything before canceling. Táve provides CSV exports for most data. Import into Helix in about 15 minutes. Your data is yours — take it with you.

How long does the switch take?

Most users switch in 1-2 days. The export/import takes about an hour. Then run both tools in parallel for 1-2 weeks to verify. Cancel Táve when you are ready.

What if Helix does not work for me?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund, no questions. You lose nothing by trying.

Pricing verified March 2026.

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