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A dslrBooth alternative for events that run on AI.

dslrBooth is now sold as LumaBooth for Windows. It is a proven DSLR booth app with pay-per-use AI. DG Photobooth is built around AI: every plan uses AI at one price per image, AI jobs keep queueing when the internet drops, and you can buy a complete kiosk.

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DG Photobooth kiosk as a dslrBooth alternative

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DG Photobooth vs LumaBooth (dslrBooth)

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DG Photobooth and LumaBooth compared
ItemDG PhotoboothLumaBooth (dslrBooth)
PlatformsWindows, iPad, Web, AndroidSeparate apps for Windows; iPad, iPhone and Mac; and Android
Price$1 per day (24-hour licence), $30/month or $90/monthWindows $49.99/month or $17/month billed annually; Apple and Android $19.99/month
AI pricing$0.45 per AI image on every plan; packs of 500 to 10,000, same price per imagePay per use: $0.10 per AI portrait
AI featuresFace swap, virtual try-on, prompt styles, 4K output170+ AI presets, custom prompts with reference images
Without internetCapture, frames and printing work offline; AI jobs queue and are delivered when the connection returnsBooth keeps running without internet but with no AI transformations; shares queue until online
CamerasCanon, Nikon, Sony, webcams, iPad cameraWindows: Canon, Nikon, Sony, GoPro, webcam
HardwareTurnkey kiosks, $2,850–$4,400Not listed on the pages we checked
Free trial50 test credits, no credit cardFree, watermarked, not for use at events

LumaBooth details are taken from LumaBooth's own website and app listing, checked on 29 September 2026. Prices and features change; confirm with the vendor. LumaBooth is a trademark of its owner and is not affiliated with DG Photobooth.

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The main difference: what happens when the internet drops

LumaBooth says the booth continues normally with no AI transformations when the connection is lost. DG Photobooth keeps taking AI requests: the photo, the chosen style and the guest's delivery details are queued, and the AI result is sent automatically when the connection returns.

If your events are in ballrooms, basements or festival fields, that is the difference between guests getting their AI photo later and not getting it at all.

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AI pricing: per portrait on both

LumaBooth charges $0.10 per AI portrait, on top of the app subscription ($49.99 a month on Windows, or $17 a month billed annually). That suits booths where AI is an occasional extra.

DG Photobooth also charges per AI image, at $0.45 in packs of 500 to 10,000, with software from $30 a month (or $1 for one day). Its AI covers face swap, virtual try-on and prompt styles in the same app, and keeps working when the venue internet drops.

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Cameras and platforms

Both run DSLR booths on Windows. LumaBooth supports Canon, Nikon, Sony, GoPro and webcams on Windows, with separate apps for Apple devices and Android. DG Photobooth tethers Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR and mirrorless bodies over USB on Windows, and the same account also runs on iPad, Web and Android.

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When each one fits

  • Choose LumaBooth if AI is an occasional extra and you prefer paying $0.10 per AI portrait.
  • Choose DG Photobooth if AI is the main attraction and you want face swap, try-on and an offline queue in one app.
  • Choose DG Photobooth if you need AI to keep working through Wi-Fi drops.
  • Choose DG Photobooth if you want a turnkey kiosk and software from one supplier.

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Switching from dslrBooth

Keep your camera, printer and PC. Install DG Photobooth on the same Windows machine, start the free trial with 50 test credits, import your frames and overlays as image files, and run a rehearsal with your usual lighting before your next event.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does DG Photobooth support the same cameras as dslrBooth?

DG Photobooth tethers Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR and mirrorless bodies over USB on Windows, and also runs with webcams and the iPad camera.

Is dslrBooth the same as LumaBooth?

Yes. dslrBooth's website now calls the Windows app LumaBooth for Windows (formerly dslrBooth).

How is AI priced on DG Photobooth?

Every AI image costs $0.45, in packs of 500 to 10,000. The software is $1 per day or from $30 a month.

Can I use my existing dslrBooth PC and printer?

Yes. DG Photobooth runs on Windows 10 and 11 with your existing camera and printer.

Does DG Photobooth keep AI working offline?

Yes. AI jobs are queued when the internet drops and delivered automatically when the connection returns, while capture and printing continue.

Is there a free trial?

Yes: 50 test credits, no credit card.

Summary

DG Photobooth at a glance

DG Photobooth is AI photo booth software for Windows, iPad, Web and Android, plus turnkey AI photo booth kiosks. Guests get an AI portrait on their phone in under 15 seconds. It keeps capturing when venue Wi-Fi drops and queues AI jobs until the connection returns. Software starts at $30 a month or $1 for one day, AI images are $0.45 each, and kiosks cost $2,850 to $4,400.

What it is
AI photo booth software and turnkey kiosks for events
Platforms
Windows 10/11, iPad, Web, Android
AI speed
Under 15 seconds per AI portrait
AI features
Face swap, virtual try-on, prompt styles, 4K output
Cameras
Canon, Nikon, Sony, webcams, iPad camera
Offline
Capture, frames and printing work offline; AI jobs queue and deliver on reconnect
Sharing
QR code, SMS, email, WhatsApp, prints
Software price
$1 per day, $30/month or $90/month
AI price
$0.45 per AI image, in packs of 500 to 10,000
Kiosk price
$2,850 to $4,400, ships to 40+ countries
Free trial
50 test credits, no credit card

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