Point by point
| Criterion | Froozbooth | Salsa Booth and Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Yours: Windows 10 / 11 PC | Salsa 2 booth at $2,999, iPad not included |
| Software | €139 a year, €14 a month or €299 for life | Fiesta Plus $59 a month, Pro $119 a month |
| Machines | 2 per license | 1 device per subscription |
| Cameras | Canon and Nikon natively, webcams | iPad camera, some Canons on dedicated booths |
| Printing | Any Windows printer, DNP and Citizen | AirPrint, or DNP on the Guac & Chips booth; listed in Pro |
| Online gallery | Hosted in Paris, included | Included, with unlimited SMS and email |
| 360, green screen | Green screen included; 360 on iPhone in the works | Yes, 360 in Pro |
Photobooth Supply Co. prices taken from their website in October 2026. Check their current terms.
The real price over three years
Fiesta Plus costs $590 a year: $1,770 over three years. Fiesta Pro, the plan that lists printing, costs $1,190 a year: $3,570. Add the Salsa 2 booth at $2,999, and the iPad. 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
- No required hardwareA homemade booth, a used shell or a laptop on a stand: Froozbooth installs on the Windows computer you choose.
- DSLR and dye-subCanon and Nikon controlled natively, DNP and Citizen plugged in over USB, in every plan.
- Lifetime license€299 once, updates included, if you are done with subscriptions.
- Works without a networkCapture, printing and QR run locally. Emails go out on their own once the connection is back.
When Salsa Booth is still the right choice
If you are starting with no hardware and want a sleek, ready-to-use iPad booth with software built for it, Salsa Booth saves you any assembly. Fiesta adds 360 and unlimited SMS sharing. Froozbooth does not sell a booth: it is software for a Windows PC, with green screen and AI portraits. DIY photo booth: how to build your own
Frequently asked questions
Does Froozbooth sell a booth?
No. Froozbooth is software: it installs on a Windows 10 or 11 PC, with the camera and printer of your choice. Our guide to building a photo booth covers the hardware.
Does Froozbooth run on the Salsa booth?
No. The Salsa is built for an iPad, and Froozbooth runs today on a Windows PC; its iPhone and iPad app is still in the works.
Do I need a subscription for each device?
No. Every Froozbooth Solo plan includes two machines paired at the same time. Beyond that, Pro goes up to 10 machines.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes, 15 days with no credit card, on two machines. A watermark marks the photos during the trial.