The short answer
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 price
- $49 one time (QR code), $159 one time (text number + QR code), or $99/month (always-on number, unlimited events)
- GuestPix price
- 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.
- Text-message uploads
- TacBoard: yes (US and Canada). GuestPix: not offered.
- Photos kept
- TacBoard: gallery does not expire. GuestPix: Hosted for 12 months from the event date, with optional renewal. Upload window of 3 months (Small, Medium) or 12 months (Large, X-Large).
At a glance
| TacBoard | GuestPix | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49 one time (QR code), $159 one time (text number + QR code), or $99/month (always-on number, unlimited events) | 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. |
| Free plan or trial | No free plan. A free demo lets you text a photo and see it on a live stream (try it). | A free preview: 50 photos, 30-day upload window, no credit card |
| How guests send photos | Text the event's own number, or scan a QR code. No app. | QR code or private link, in the browser. No app. |
| Text-message (SMS/MMS) uploads | Yes, US and Canada ($159 and monthly plans) | Not offered |
| Guests and photos | Unlimited on every plan | See their plan details |
| Video | No. Photos and text messages only. | Photos on Small. Photos and videos from Medium up. |
| Live slideshow | Live stream on any screen via a laptop, with photos you preload | Photo slideshow (photo and video slideshow from Medium up) |
| How long photos are kept | Gallery does not expire. Number active until 30 days after the event. | Hosted for 12 months from the event date, with optional renewal. Upload window of 3 months (Small, Medium) or 12 months (Large, X-Large). |
| Moderation | Automatic filter on every plan. Flagged items wait in a review queue. Block senders. | Content moderation from the host dashboard |
| Branding | 18 gallery themes and your own cover photo | Default color theme. Custom colors and fonts on Large. |
| Plan for venues and repeat events | $99/month, unlimited events | Not listed |
GuestPix details come from guestpix.com/party-pricing/ as published on October 18, 2026. Plans change, so check their site before you buy. If anything here is out of date, email [email protected] and we will correct it.
See TacBoard's live stream for yourself before you decide. The demo is free and takes a minute.
Try TacBoard freeWhere GuestPix is the better choice
- Video and video guestbook on Medium and up.
- Albums inside one gallery on Large and up.
- RSVPs and a digital invitation bundled in.
Where TacBoard is the better choice
- Texting. Guests can text photos to the event's own number. GuestPix is QR and link only.
- No 12-month clock. GuestPix hosts galleries for 12 months from the event date unless you renew. TacBoard's gallery does not expire.
- Unlimited guests with no fair-use cap. GuestPix applies a 1,000-guest fair-use limit to "unlimited".
- A monthly plan for venues and organizations at $99/month.
Why texting matters for some crowds
QR codes work well for young, phone-confident crowds. At weddings, memorials, awards dinners and reunions, a meaningful share of guests are older, distracted or simply will not open a camera app to scan a code at a dinner table. Almost every one of them knows how to text a photo.
TacBoard's $159 plan gives the event its own phone number and a QR code, so each guest can use whichever is easier. The first time someone texts, TacBoard asks for their name and labels their photos with it.
How to choose
- Will a lot of your guests be over 60, or not phone-savvy? Choose a service with text-message uploads.
- Do you need video? TacBoard does not accept video uploads, so choose a service that does.
- How long do you want the photos? Check each service's deletion date. TacBoard's gallery does not expire.
- Is the big screen the point? If the live slideshow is the centerpiece of the event, test it with Try TacBoard or the other service's demo at the venue.
- Running more than a few events a year? Compare monthly plans. TacBoard's is $99/month.
Frequently asked questions
Is TacBoard cheaper than GuestPix?
TacBoard costs $49 for a QR code event, $159 for an event with its own text number, or $99/month for unlimited events. 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.
Does GuestPix let guests text photos?
Not offered. TacBoard does, in the US and Canada, on its $159 and monthly plans.
Does TacBoard support video?
TacBoard collects photos and short text messages. It does not accept video uploads.
How long does TacBoard keep photos?
Your event number accepts texts until 30 days after the event date. The gallery itself does not expire: you can view, share and download it for as long as you like.
Last reviewed by the TacBoard team.