LumaBooth vs Curator Live

LumaBooth9.4Visit Curator Live9.0Visit

Higher score LumaBooth #1 in Photo Booth Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit LumaBooth

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Curator Live #3 in Photo Booth Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Curator Live

• LumaBooth fits best

  Budget-conscious multi-platform operators

• Curator Live fits best

  Teams wanting a free starting point

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Side by side

Feature	LumaBooth 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Curator Live 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Photo Booth Software	#3 in Photo Booth Software
Best for	Budget-conscious multi-platform operators	Teams wanting a free starting point
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$17/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	7 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LumaBooth 4/4 · Curator Live 4/4
Offline capture	✓	✓
Printing support	✓	✓
Lead capture	✓	✓
Live event gallery	✓	✓
Specs
Capture modes	photos, GIFs, videos, boomerangs, 360, slow motion	photos, GIFs, boomerangs, videos, 360
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	iPhone, iPad, Mac, web, Windows
Booth limit	2 booths (best)	1 booths
Our review
Pros	Supports photos, GIFs, video, 360, slow motion, and boomerang capture Combines printing, galleries, live slideshows, and multiple sharing options Runs across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and web platforms	Supports photos, GIFs, boomerangs, video, and 360 capture Offers offline capture, queued uploads, galleries, and live slideshows Connects sharing, printing, AI effects, surveys, and booth hardware
Cons	There is no free plan Windows monthly pricing is substantially higher than its annual rate Features vary between Windows, Apple, and Android plans	Activated events or subscriptions require a paid plan Licensing is structured around capture devices and event stations Feature availability varies across the Standard, Event Pro, and Agency Pro plans
Our verdict	LumaBooth is photo booth software for event operators, photographers, and hosts who need capture, customization, printing, sharing, and event management in one product. It supports Windows PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, and Android devices,… Read the review →	Curator Live is a photo and video capture platform for photo booth operators, venues, attractions, events, and photographers. It combines photo booth, 360 booth, and DSLR capture with branded event experiences, media delivery, galleries,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• LumaBooth — where it wins

  • Supports photos, GIFs, video, 360, slow motion, and boomerang capture
  • Combines printing, galleries, live slideshows, and multiple sharing options
  • Runs across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and web platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Windows monthly pricing is substantially higher than its annual rate
  • Features vary between Windows, Apple, and Android plans

• Curator Live — where it wins

  • Supports photos, GIFs, boomerangs, video, and 360 capture
  • Offers offline capture, queued uploads, galleries, and live slideshows
  • Connects sharing, printing, AI effects, surveys, and booth hardware

  Where it doesn't

  • Activated events or subscriptions require a paid plan
  • Licensing is structured around capture devices and event stations
  • Feature availability varies across the Standard, Event Pro, and Agency Pro plans

• LumaBooth9.4/10 · Paid

  A broad, affordable choice for operators working across multiple booth platforms.

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• Curator Live9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad photo booth toolkit with a free starting point and paid event licensing.

  Visit Curator LiveFull verdict →