AI Photo Booth Pro vs Darkroom Booth at a glance
| Feature | AI Photo Booth Pro | Darkroom Booth |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | Windows, macOS, iOS (iPad, iPhone) and Android. One subscription runs on 2 devices at once, in any mix. | Darkroom Booth for Windows (no Mac version). Booth for iPad is a separate app and subscription. |
| Price | Pro $79/month or $699/year. White Label $149/month or $1,499/year. Unlimited events, no per-event fees. | Windows: $295 one-time with 1 year of updates and support, then $95 per year. 10-day licence $45 for existing owners. Booth for iPad: $29.99/month or $299.99/year. |
| Devices per plan | 2 devices at the same time on every plan. Extra seats available. | A Windows licence activates on 2 computers at the same time. Booth for iPad runs on up to 10 iPads on one subscription. |
| AI | Included on Pro: 180+ ready AI effects, your own custom effects, group-aware face swap, AI video and background removal. | No built-in AI image generation, face swap or AI video is listed on its product pages. |
| AI cost per image | Credits cost $0.025 each ($0.014 at 100,000). Face swap 1 credit per face, AI effects from 6 credits (about $0.15), AI video from 30 credits. Credits never expire. | No AI pricing is published. |
| Booth modes | AI effects, face swap, AI video, 360, GlamBot, mirror booth, GIF and boomerang, classic photo, video booth, green screen. | Windows: photo, video and slow motion, GIF and boomerang, green screen, mirror booth, 360 images, light painting, quizzes and contests. iPad: burst, GIF, boomerang, 360 and testimonial booth. |
| Cameras | Many Canon and Nikon DSLR and mirrorless models, GoPro, webcams, and the built-in camera on iPad and phones. Test your exact model in the trial. | Windows: most Canon and Nikon DSLRs, webcams and GoPro Hero 4. iPad: Canon R100, R50, R10 and PowerShot V1. |
| Sharing and leads | QR, email and SMS where available, lead capture forms with guest consent, results in the online dashboard. | Text and email, uploads to Event Gallery, Dropbox, surveys and data collection. iPad: AirDrop, SMS, email and Zapier automations. |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card, nothing charged at the end. Watermarked outputs, 100 AI credits on eligible first trials. | Windows trial is not time limited, but prints and email are watermarked and video recording is off. Booth for iPad: 7 days. |
Darkroom Booth prices and features as published on darkroomsoftware.com on 10 November 2026, in USD. Check darkroomsoftware.com for changes. Our prices are current list prices in USD.
Where Darkroom Booth is strong
Darkroom Booth has a long history in photo entertainment and a low entry cost: a one-time $295 licence that keeps working after maintenance ends, on 2 computers at once. It gives deep control of the booth itself, with coin and bill acceptors, arcade buttons, Phidget lights and sounds, multi-monitor setups and a remote Booth Control app.
Its Booth for iPad app is separately priced but runs on up to 10 iPads on one subscription, which suits roaming or multi-iPad setups.
Where AI Photo Booth Pro is different
AI Photo Booth Pro is built around AI experiences: 180+ ready AI effects, your own custom effects, group-aware face swap and AI video, included from the $79 Pro plan and paid per use with credits that never expire.
One app and one subscription run on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, two devices at the same time, so a Windows DSLR booth and an iPad booth share the same plan and templates.
Choose AI Photo Booth Pro if
- You want AI effects, face swap and AI video at your events.
- You want one app across Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone and Android.
- You prefer a subscription that always includes updates and support.
- You want 360, GlamBot and mirror booth in the same app.
Darkroom Booth may suit you better if
- You want the lowest one-time cost for a Windows DSLR booth.
- You need coin or bill acceptors, arcade buttons or Phidget hardware control.
- You run many iPads and want up to 10 on one subscription.
How to switch from Darkroom Booth
Start the 14-day trial at /ai-photo-booth-software. No card is needed and nothing is charged when it ends.
Install AI Photo Booth Pro on the devices you already use: Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android. One subscription covers two of them at the same time.
Rebuild your event template: upload your overlay or frame, add your logo, and pick the modes and AI effects you want guests to see.
Connect your camera and printer and run a test event before your next booking. Camera and printer support depends on the model, so test your exact setup during the trial.
When it works the way you want, choose Pro or White Label on the pricing page.
