Dubsado 3.0 First Impressions: The Good, the Bad, and the Missing

Dubsado 3.0 is officially here… and y’all, the internet is having feelings.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s new, what’s missing, and what photographers actually need to pay attention to. No fluff. No hype. Just the real talk you need before jumping into the new version.

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00:00 — Why everyone is freaking out about Dubsado 3.0

A quick reality check on the rollout, expectations, and why mixed opinions are completely valid.

01:17 — The 3.0 switch + how to go back to 2.0 if you need to

If it’s your busy season, do NOT force the transition.

02:44 — My biggest disappointments (aka: my Dubsado wishlist that still isn’t here)

Contracts on schedulers, conditional logic, project dates + appointments, multi-client emails, and team accounts.

07:28 — What is coming soon

A few features currently in progress that will make life better in the next updates.

09:36 — The rebuild: why 3.0 matters even if features didn’t change

New backend → faster future updates (finally!).

10:28 — Dashboard changes

What’s actually better, what’s hidden, and why Threads users are spiraling over revenue numbers.

14:06 — New Messages area

A real inbox inside Dubsado — finally.

18:06 — The new Flows Builder

Same triggers, new layout, and why this matters for future conditional logic.

19:52 — Time tracking improvements

Helpful update for those who bill hourly.

20:08 — Scheduler availability upgrades

A legitimately great improvement — no more clicking nine to five a million times.

22:54 — Project view struggles

What feels off, what’s improved, and what I hope changes next.

23:44 — Final thoughts + what to do next

Why this update sets the stage for an actually powerful Dubsado… once the features catch up.