Point by point
| Criterion | Froozbooth | Pixilated |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Yours: Windows 10 / 11 PC | PixiTab kit at $2,799, Android tablet included |
| Software | €139 a year, €14 a month or €299 for life | PixiCloud: 1 year included, then $99 a month or $999 a year |
| Cameras | Canon and Nikon natively, webcams | Tablet front camera |
| Printing | Any Windows printer, DNP and Citizen | No longer supported on the kit |
| Sharing | QR, email, gallery hosted in Paris | Text, email, online gallery |
| GIF, green screen | GIF, boomerang and green screen | GIF and green screen |
| Without a network | Capture, printing and QR run locally | Sends queued |
Pixilated prices taken from their website in October 2026. The PixiTab kit was shown as sold out. Check their current terms.
The real price over three years
The PixiTab kit costs $2,799 with the first year of PixiCloud; the next two years add $1,998 at $999 a year, about $4,800 over three years. Froozbooth costs €417 over three years at €139 a year, or €299 once, for two machines, on the hardware you already own. Best photo booth software 2026: the comparison
What the rental company gains
- The paper printThe keepsake guests take home, and what couples still book: printed on site, in a few seconds.
- DSLR in low lightCanon and Nikon controlled natively: the quality of a real camera, even in a dark venue.
- No required hardwareA homemade booth, a shell or a laptop: Froozbooth installs on the Windows computer you choose.
- Lifetime license€299 once, updates included, if you are done with subscriptions.
When Pixilated is still the right choice
If you mostly do corporate events, where guests leave with their photo by text and you collect contacts through a form, or if you want to rent a booth per event without buying anything, Pixilated is built for that. Froozbooth neither sells nor rents a booth: it is software for a Windows PC. iPad, iPhone or Windows PC photo booth: which to choose?
Frequently asked questions
Does Froozbooth print photos?
Yes. Any printer installed on Windows works, including the DNP and Citizen dye-sub printers used at events, with copies, per-event limits and reprints.
Does Froozbooth run on an Android tablet?
No. The Froozbooth booth runs on a Windows 10 or 11 PC or Windows tablet; an iPhone and iPad app is in the works, but no Android version. The dashboard, where you prepare events, does open in the browser of any device.
Does Froozbooth sell a booth?
No. Froozbooth is software: it installs on a Windows PC, with the camera and printer of your choice.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes, 15 days with no credit card, on two machines. A watermark marks the photos during the trial.