The short answer
The best PhotoStream.Live alternative depends on what you need. For guests who would rather text than scan a QR code, and a gallery that never expires, choose TacBoard ($49, $159 with a text number, or $99/month). If you need video on a budget, GuestSnap is $45 per event. For video and a free tier, look at Fotify or Kululu.
- PhotoStream.Live price
- $49 / $89 per event
- PhotoStream.Live text uploads
- Yes (US/CA)
- PhotoStream.Live photos kept
- 30 days / 1 year
- Checked
- October 18, 2026
Why people look for PhotoStream.Live alternatives
- How long photos are kept. Standard keeps photos for 30 days, and Complete for 1 year.
- A short texting window. The MMS number accepts posts from 2 hours before the stream until 24 hours after it ends.
- Moderation and branding cost extra. Both are on the Complete package only.
PhotoStream.Live has real strengths too: an MMS number and a QR code on both packages, video and GIFs, detailed stream layout controls, and custom branding on Complete.
Alternatives at a glance
| Service | Price | Free plan | Text uploads | Video | Photos kept | Moderation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhotoStream.Live (for reference) | $49 / $89 per event | Not listed | Yes (US/CA) | Yes | 30 days / 1 year | Complete plan only (AI or manual pre-approval) |
| TacBoard | $49 / $159 per event, or $99/month | Free demo | Yes (US/CA) | No | Does not expire | Auto filter + review queue, all plans |
| GuestSnap | $45 per event | Not listed | No | Yes | 18 months, then deleted | Not described |
| GuestCam | $49 / $97 per event | Not listed | No | Yes | 12 / 14 months | Not described |
| Fotify | Free, $29.99, $49.99, $79.99 per event | Yes (50 photos, 7 days) | No | Premium and up | 7 days to 1 year | AI moderation, optional pre-approval |
| GuestPix | One-time packages (price shown by currency on its site) | Preview (50 photos) | No | Medium and up | 12 months, renewable | Included |
| Kululu | Free, Plus, Pro (prices not shown on its pricing page) | Yes | No | Yes | Not stated | Pro, with optional approval before display |
Try TacBoard's live photo stream before you choose. The demo is free.
Try TacBoard free1. TacBoard
Guests text the event's own number or scan a QR code. The gallery never expires, the number collects photos from purchase until 30 days after the event, and there is a published $99/month plan for unlimited events.
2. GuestSnap
A low single price with unlimited guests, photos and videos, a live slideshow and a 12-month upload window.
- Price: $45 per event
- Best for: Budget-conscious hosts whose guests are happy to scan a QR code
- Watch for: QR and link only. Galleries are deleted after 18 months.
- Head to head: TacBoard vs GuestSnap
3. GuestCam
Original-quality files, a live slideshow, and up to six galleries with separate QR codes on Premium.
- Price: $49 / $97 per event
- Best for: Multi-day events that need several galleries
- Watch for: QR and link only. Custom logo and colors are a paid add-on.
4. Fotify
A free tier, AI moderation with an optional pre-approval mode, video from Premium, and branding options on paid plans.
- Price: Free, $29.99, $49.99, $79.99 per event
- Best for: Branded corporate events that need video and approve-first moderation
- Watch for: QR and link only. Access windows are short on the lower plans.
5. GuestPix
Video and a video guestbook from Medium, albums on Large, and a digital invitation with RSVPs.
- Price: One-time packages (price shown by currency on its site)
- Best for: Weddings that want invitations, RSVPs and a gallery in one place
- Watch for: QR and link only. Hosting lasts 12 months from the event unless renewed, and "unlimited guests" has a 1,000-guest fair-use cap.
- Head to head: TacBoard vs GuestPix
6. Kululu
A Live Photo Wall on every plan, photo and video uploads, a free tier, and approval-before-display on Pro.
- Price: Free, Plus, Pro (prices not shown on its pricing page)
- Best for: Events that want a free starting point and video on the wall
- Watch for: QR and link only. Its pricing page did not show dollar amounts when we checked.
- Head to head: TacBoard vs Kululu
How we put this list together
Every competitor detail comes from that company's own website as published on October 18, 2026. Where a site did not show a price or policy, we say so rather than guess. Plans change, so check each service before you buy. If anything here is out of date, email [email protected] and we will correct it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best PhotoStream.Live alternative?
It depends on your guests and how long you need the photos. TacBoard suits events where guests would rather text than scan a QR code, and keeps the gallery indefinitely. GuestSnap is the low-cost QR option at $45.
Is there a PhotoStream.Live alternative where guests can text photos?
Yes. TacBoard and PhotoStream.Live both give each event a phone number guests can text photos to, in the US and Canada.
Is there a free PhotoStream.Live alternative?
Fotify and Kululu list free plans, and GuestPix offers a 50-photo preview. TacBoard has a free demo; its plans start at $49.
Which alternative keeps photos the longest?
TacBoard's gallery does not expire. The others keep photos for between 7 days and 18 months, depending on the plan.
Last reviewed by the TacBoard team.