Detailed comparison
| Criterion | Photobooth | GuestPix |
|---|---|---|
| Main market | France | United States |
| Hosting | Vercel EU + Neon Postgres EU | United States |
| Native GDPR claimed | Yes | Not claimed |
| Guest app required | No | No |
| Private gallery by default | Yes | Yes |
| Toggleable private/shared | Yes | Not documented |
| Per-guest organisation (film rolls) | Yes | No |
| Big-screen live slideshow | No | Yes |
| Written guestbook | No | Yes |
| Built-in moderation | Yes | Yes |
| Printable Canva templates included | No | Yes (180+) |
| Incremental Google Drive backup | Yes | No |
| Hosting duration | 6 mo (Soirée), unlimited (Studio) | 12 months max |
| Bilingual FR / EN | Yes | English |
| Currency / VAT | € with French VAT | USD |
| Event price | €29 (Soirée) | $49 (Wedding) |
Where GuestPix earns credit
GuestPix delivers a very polished product targeted at the US market. Three points deserve recognition.
- 180+ printable Canva templates. Each purchase unlocks a library of editable Canva designs: table cards, signage, mini take-away cards, welcome displays. You drop your QR code into the template and print — a real time saver Photobooth doesn't natively offer.
- A particularly polished UX for older guests. Several user reviews cite the interface as particularly clear for less digitally fluent guests. A critical point for a wedding with an intergenerational audience.
- Native big-screen live slideshow. Like Wedibox and Kululu, GuestPix integrates a real-time slideshow on the reception screen. Photobooth doesn't currently have an equivalent.
If you're hosting a US wedding and printable Canva templates are a real time saver, GuestPix is a solid choice.
Three differences for a European event with no retention cap
Photobooth hosts in the EU, doesn't cap Studio at 12 months, and bills in € with French VAT. Four gaps that weigh on a European wedding.
- Explicitly documented EU hosting. Photobooth runs on Vercel European region + Neon Postgres European region, with native GDPR. GuestPix operates from the US with no publicly stated GDPR certification — a blocker for European weddings where GDPR is mandatory.
- No hosting duration cap. Photobooth Soirée keeps photos 6 months, Studio keeps them indefinitely. GuestPix cuts at 12 months after the event regardless of plan. For couples who want to revisit wedding photos 5 years later, that's a structural difference.
- Pricing in euros with French VAT included. No FX risk, no bank conversion, no invoice surprise. GuestPix is in USD — depending on the day's rate, the real price swings by €5-8.
- Per-guest organisation + Drive backup. Photobooth groups photos by pseudo with named thematic rolls and pushes in parallel to your personal Drive. GuestPix offers a private gallery + moderation but no native contributor organisation or Drive integration.
When to choose which
Choose GuestPix :
- You want the 180+ printable Canva templates ready to use (table cards, signage, mini-cards).
- You're hosting a US wedding and European GDPR is not a criterion.
- 12-month hosting is enough (short retention is fine).
- You want the native big-screen live slideshow.
Choose Photobooth if :
- Your event is European under GDPR with documented EU-hosting requirement.
- You want to keep your photos beyond 12 months after the event (Studio = unlimited retention).
- You want clear € pricing with French VAT included, no FX risk.
- You want to retrieve photos per guest (named rolls).
- You want automatic Google Drive backup.
Pricing compared
| Use case | GuestPix | Photobooth |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Not publicly stated | Découverte €0 (200 photos / 30 d) |
| Standard wedding | Wedding $49 (12 mo max) | Soirée €29 (6 mo retention) |
| Long-term retention | Not available | Studio €59/month (unlimited) |
| Pro / multi-event | Not suited | Studio €59/month, cancellable |
Visit GuestPix
GuestPix — official website (external link).
See also
- Photobooth vs Wedshoots
- Photobooth vs Wedibox
- Photobooth vs Invinee
- Photobooth vs Kululu
- All comparisons
- How it works · Use case: wedding
Frequently asked questions
Is Photobooth a real alternative to GuestPix?
Yes, especially for European couples. Photobooth covers the core perimeter (private gallery, no app, moderation, download) and adds native EU/GDPR, per-guest organisation, Drive backup, unlimited retention. GuestPix retains an edge on bundled Canva templates and the live slideshow.
Will my data stay in Europe with Photobooth?
Yes. Vercel European region + Neon Postgres European region. No data leaves the EU. GuestPix operates from the US with no explicit European GDPR certification.
What happens after 12 months on GuestPix?
Per GuestPix pricing, hosting is included for 12 months after the event. Beyond that, you must download the photos. On Photobooth Studio, retention is unlimited as long as your subscription is active. On Soirée, it's 6 months — beyond, download or upgrade to Studio.
Does Photobooth provide printable templates?
Not natively. GuestPix's 180+ Canva templates are a real differentiator on print design. For Photobooth, you create your own designs or commission a graphic designer — a point to weigh in the decision.
How does Photobooth compare on price with GuestPix?
GuestPix Wedding is $49 (between €45 and €48 at current FX). Photobooth Soirée is €29 with French VAT included, no FX risk. For long-term retention, Photobooth Studio at €59/month stays relevant where GuestPix stops at 12 months.