Is DG Photobooth cheaper than Simple Booth?
The software is: $30 a month or $1 per day, against $49 a month or $24 a week for Simple Booth Core. Per AI photo, Simple Booth costs $0.10 to $0.30 and DG Photobooth $0.45.
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A Simple Booth alternative for booths that aren't only iPads.
Simple Booth's HALO app is a polished iPad photo booth. Operators look for an alternative when they want to run Windows DSLR booths or Android tablets, pay less for the software, or buy the kiosk from the same company. Here is how the two compare, using Simple Booth's own published plans.
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DG Photobooth vs Simple Booth
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| Item | DG Photobooth | Simple Booth |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, iPad, Web, Android | iPad only (HALO app) |
| Price | $1 per day (24-hour licence), $30/month or $90/month | Core $49/month ($24/week), Plus $99, Pro $149, Select $249 |
| AI pricing | $0.45 per AI image on every plan; packs of 500 to 10,000, same price per image | $0.10 per credit; each AI image uses 1, 2 or 3 credits depending on the model chosen |
| AI features | Face swap, virtual try-on, prompt styles, 4K output | AI image generation with three model tiers |
| Without internet | Capture, frames and printing work offline; AI jobs queue and are delivered when the connection returns | Not described on the plans page we checked |
| Cameras | Canon, Nikon, Sony, webcams, iPad camera | Canon and Sony DSLR and mirrorless (Nikon announced), iPad camera |
| Hardware | Turnkey kiosks, $2,850–$4,400 | Not covered in this comparison |
| Free trial | 50 test credits, no credit card | 7 days with 25 credits |
Simple Booth details are taken from Simple Booth's own website and app listing, checked on 29 September 2026. Prices and features change; confirm with the vendor. Simple Booth is a trademark of its owner and is not affiliated with DG Photobooth.
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Software price
Simple Booth's plans start at Core for $49 a month, or $24 for a week, and rise through Plus at $99 and Pro at $149 to Select at $249. DG Photobooth starts at $30 a month for DG Unlimited, or $1 for a single day, with DG Unlimited (3 devices) at $90 a month for 3 devices and white label.
For an operator with a handful of events a month, that difference in the software plan usually matters more than the price of each AI image.
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AI price per photo
Simple Booth charges $0.10 per credit, and each AI image uses one, two or three credits depending on the model, so an AI photo costs $0.10 to $0.30. DG Photobooth charges $0.45 per AI image on every plan, at the same price in packs of 500 to 10,000.
If your events use a lot of AI images and you are happy on iPad, Simple Booth's cheapest model costs less per photo. If you want lower software costs, more platforms or AI that queues offline, DG Photobooth is usually cheaper per event.
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Platforms and cameras
Simple Booth runs on iPad and supports Canon and Sony cameras, with Nikon announced. DG Photobooth runs on Windows, iPad, Web and Android under one account, and on Windows it tethers Canon, Nikon and Sony DSLR and mirrorless bodies over USB.
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When each one fits
- Choose Simple Booth if every booth you own is an iPad and you want to choose between AI models per event.
- Choose DG Photobooth if you run Windows PCs, DSLR rigs or Android tablets, or want to mix them.
- Choose DG Photobooth if you want software from $30 a month or $1 for one day.
- Choose DG Photobooth if venue internet is unreliable: AI jobs queue and deliver when the connection returns.
- Choose DG Photobooth if you also want a turnkey kiosk with a year of software included.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does DG Photobooth run on iPad like Simple Booth?
Yes, and also on Windows, Web and Android under one account.
Can I move my Simple Booth frames?
Yes. Frames, overlays and attract-screen artwork import as standard image files, and our team helps rebuild your presets during the free trial.
Is there a free trial?
Yes: 50 test credits and no credit card, on your own hardware.
What happens to AI photos if the internet drops?
DG Photobooth keeps capturing and printing, queues the AI jobs, and delivers them automatically when the connection returns.
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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