The short answer
TacBoard is a live event photo stream where guests text photos to the event's own number or scan a QR code, with no app. It costs $49 or $159 per event, or $99/month for unlimited events, and the gallery never expires. Most alternatives use QR codes only and add video. PhotoStream.Live is the other service with a text number. The pages below compare each one in detail.
Summary
| Service | Price (per event unless noted) | Text uploads | Video | Photos kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TacBoard | $49 / $159, or $99/month | Yes (US/CA) | No | Does not expire |
| Kululu | Free, Plus and Pro plans per event, plus a separate "Kululu for Professionals" offering. Its pricing page did not display dollar amounts when we checked. | No | Yes | Not stated on the pricing page |
| GuestPix | One-time packages (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large). Prices are shown on its event-type pricing pages by currency. We did not record a USD figure from its own site. | No | Yes | Hosted for 12 months from the event date, with optional renewal. Upload window of 3 months (Small, Medium) or 12 months (Large, X-Large). |
| GuestSnap | $45 per event (Unlimited plan) | No | Yes | Guests can upload for 12 months. The gallery is available for 18 months, then deleted. |
| PhotoStream.Live | Standard $49, Complete $89 (per event, USD) | Yes (US/CA) | Yes | 30 days (Standard) or 1 year (Complete) |
Competitor details come from each company's own website as published on October 18, 2026.
Detailed comparisons
- TacBoard vs Kululu: Pick Kululu if you want video uploads or approve-every-photo moderation. Pick TacBoard if your crowd includes guests who would rather text than scan, or if you want flat published pricing and a gallery that never expires.
- TacBoard vs GuestPix: Pick GuestPix if you want video, albums and RSVPs in one package. Pick TacBoard if you want guests to be able to text, a gallery that never expires, or one plan for many events.
- TacBoard vs GuestSnap: Pick GuestSnap if price is the deciding factor and every guest will scan a QR code. Pick TacBoard if you want texting, a big-screen experience at the center of the event, or photos you never have to rescue before a deletion date. TacBoard's $49 QR plan is the closest like-for-like comparison.
- TacBoard vs PhotoStream.Live: Both services let guests text photos to a number and show them live. Pick PhotoStream.Live for video, custom branding and the lowest price for a single event. Pick TacBoard if you want a gallery that never expires, a number that collects photos for weeks before and after the event, or a published monthly plan.
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Frequently asked questions
Which event photo apps let guests text photos instead of scanning a QR code?
TacBoard and PhotoStream.Live both give each event a phone number guests can text photos to, in the US and Canada. Kululu, GuestPix and GuestSnap use QR codes and links.
Which event photo app keeps photos the longest?
TacBoard's gallery does not expire. Most alternatives keep photos for between 30 days and 18 months, depending on the plan.
Last reviewed by the TacBoard team.