The short answer
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 price
- $49 one time (QR code), $159 one time (text number + QR code), or $99/month (always-on number, unlimited events)
- GuestSnap price
- $45 per event (Unlimited plan)
- Text-message uploads
- TacBoard: yes (US and Canada). GuestSnap: not offered (hosts can share the link by text).
- Photos kept
- TacBoard: gallery does not expire. GuestSnap: Guests can upload for 12 months. The gallery is available for 18 months, then deleted.
At a glance
| TacBoard | GuestSnap | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49 one time (QR code), $159 one time (text number + QR code), or $99/month (always-on number, unlimited events) | $45 per event (Unlimited plan) |
| Free plan or trial | No free plan. A free demo lets you text a photo and see it on a live stream (try it). | Not listed on its site |
| How guests send photos | Text the event's own number, or scan a QR code. No app. | QR code or link, in the browser. No app or account for guests. |
| Text-message (SMS/MMS) uploads | Yes, US and Canada ($159 and monthly plans) | Not offered (hosts can share the link by text) |
| Guests and photos | Unlimited on every plan | See their plan details |
| Video | No. Photos and text messages only. | Photos and videos |
| Live slideshow | Live stream on any screen via a laptop, with photos you preload | Live playable slideshow |
| How long photos are kept | Gallery does not expire. Number active until 30 days after the event. | Guests can upload for 12 months. The gallery is available for 18 months, then deleted. |
| Moderation | Automatic filter on every plan. Flagged items wait in a review queue. Block senders. | Private album with host-controlled guest viewing. Upload approval is not described. |
| Branding | 18 gallery themes and your own cover photo | Editable Canva templates for QR cards |
| Plan for venues and repeat events | $99/month, unlimited events | Not listed |
GuestSnap details come from guestsnap.com/ 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 If anything here is out of date, email [email protected] and we will correct it.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 GuestSnap is the better choice
- Lower price for one event. $45 against TacBoard's $49 QR plan and $159 text plan.
- Video uploads.
- A long upload window of 12 months after the event.
Where TacBoard is the better choice
- Texting. For $159, TacBoard gives the event a number guests text photos to. GuestSnap guests always use a QR code or link.
- Photos are not deleted. GuestSnap deletes galleries after 18 months. TacBoard's gallery does not expire.
- Built around the big screen. The live stream, preloaded throwbacks and name tags on each photo are the core of TacBoard.
- A monthly plan at $99/month for venues and repeat organizers.
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 GuestSnap?
TacBoard costs $49 for a QR code event, $159 for an event with its own text number, or $99/month for unlimited events. GuestSnap: $45 per event (Unlimited plan)
Does GuestSnap let guests text photos?
Not offered (hosts can share the link by text). 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.