Types of photo booth for sale
| Type | Who it suits | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Column or totem booth | All-round rental pros: weddings, corporate events, birthdays | The most common format, easy to move |
| Mirror booth | High-end parties | Large touch screen behind a mirror, heavier and pricier |
| Enclosed booth | Permanent venues, a retro feel | Bulky, not made for traveling |
| Compact selfie or iPad booth | Small budgets, digital only | Often no DSLR and no built-in printer |
| Kit or DIY build | Tinkerers, first steps | The cheapest, but it takes time to assemble |
If you are just starting out, a column booth with a DSLR and a dye-sub printer covers the vast majority of rental requests. A mirror booth rents for more, but needs more room in the van and at the venue.
How much does a photo booth cost?
Rather than a price for the whole booth, look at the price of each part: that is how you compare a turnkey offer with a home-made build. The ranges below are rough orders of magnitude for new or recent second-hand gear; prices vary a lot by market and season.
| Part | Rough cost | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | A few hundred euros | Webcam, used entry-level DSLR or new mirrorless |
| Dye-sub printer | From a few hundred to just over a thousand euros | Model, new or refurbished, roll size |
| Windows PC | A few hundred euros | Mini PC or laptop, new or refurbished |
| Screen | A few hundred euros | Size, touch or not, mirror |
| Lighting | Under two hundred euros | Ring light, LED panel or studio strobes |
| Shell | Varies widely | Home-made, kit or maker’s enclosure |
| Software | From nothing to several thousand euros a year | Free, lifetime license or subscription |
Software is often left out of the budget, even though it weighs on the whole life of the booth. Our price comparison puts subscriptions and licenses side by side. Photo booth software prices in 2026
What to check before you buy a photo booth
- The software: is it imposed by the maker, or can you install the one you want? A locked booth ties you to its pricing and its updates.
- The computer: a standard Windows PC can be repaired and replaced anywhere; a proprietary board cannot.
- The camera: a Canon or Nikon DSLR or mirrorless camera with native control takes better party photos than a webcam.
- The printer: a DNP, Citizen, Mitsubishi or HiTi dye-sub, with media that is easy to find in your country.
- Transport: weight, wheels, flight case, and room in your vehicle.
- Warranty and parts: who repairs it, how fast, and at what price.
- Recurring fees: software subscription, online gallery, per-booth license.
A booth built on a Windows PC with an off-the-shelf DSLR and printer stays free: you can change software without changing hardware. Photo booth software for Windows PCs
New, used or DIY?
- New: warranty and support, at full price. The right choice if you want to start fast and worry-free.
- Used: many rental pros sell their gear after a few seasons, so there is no shortage of used photo booths for sale. Check the camera’s shutter count, the printer’s counter, and whether the software license can be transferred.
- DIY: the cheapest and most flexible, if you have a few evenings of assembly ahead of you.
Our build guide lists the hardware and the steps, so you can compare with a turnkey offer. DIY photo booth: how to build your own
Pitfalls that cost you
- Software included “free for the first year”, then billed per booth and per module.
- An unusual printer whose rolls can only be bought abroad.
- A webcam sold as a professional camera.
- An online gallery billed separately, when your clients ask for it at every event.
- A booth that only works online, in venues where the Wi-Fi gives out.
Software for your new photo booth
If your booth runs on a Windows 10 or 11 PC, Froozbooth installs alongside the camera and printer already in place: native Canon and Nikon control, printing on any Windows printer, QR, email and a gallery hosted in Paris, two machines per license. €14 a month, €139 a year or €299 once, and a 15-day trial with no credit card to check your hardware before the first event. Photo booth software for rental pros
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photo booth cost?
It depends on the camera, the printer and the software, which make up most of the price. Add up the parts: camera, dye-sub printer, PC, screen, lighting, shell, then the cost of the software over three years. That is the only way to compare a turnkey booth with a home-made build.
Where can I buy a photo booth?
From a booth maker, as a kit from a shell supplier, second-hand from a rental pro renewing their fleet, or part by part for a DIY build. Whichever you pick, check that you can choose your own software.
Should I buy a photo booth with a printer?
For weddings and birthdays, yes: the print is what guests expect. For corporate events, a digital-only booth that shares by QR and email can be enough. Choose a dye-sub printer, the only kind that keeps up with an evening’s pace.
Is a used photo booth for sale a good deal?
Often, if you check the camera’s shutter count, the printer’s counter and the state of the shell, and whether the software can be changed or its license transferred. A booth locked to an app with an expensive subscription is no bargain, even at a knock-down price.
Can I install Froozbooth on a photo booth bought elsewhere?
Yes, if the booth runs on a 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 PC where you can install software. Froozbooth installs alongside the camera and printer in place, without uninstalling the other software during the trial. Some booths are sold locked to their maker’s app: check before you buy.
Is it better to buy or build a photo booth?
Buy if you want to start fast, with warranty and support. Build if you have the time and want to control every part. Either way, the choice of camera, printer and software matters more than the shell.
Is a photo booth business profitable?
It can be: it depends on your local market, how many weekends you book and how well you control your costs. The hardware is an up-front investment; the recurring costs are media, travel, time and software. Work out your break-even point per event before you buy.
What software should I use on a photo booth I bought?
The one that matches the booth’s system: Windows software such as Froozbooth, dslrBooth or Sparkbooth on a PC, an iPad app such as LumaBooth or Simple Booth on a tablet. Compare the cost over three years, gallery and second booth included.