Instant Selfie Search vs Marketplace Event Galleries
If you're comparing 9Pic AI vs FlashFrame for event photography, the big question is simple: do you want an instant “find my photos” experience with AI selfie + bib search, or a marketplace-style gallery with subscriptions and sales commissions?
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Instant "Find My Photos"
Participants upload a selfie (and optionally use bib number search) to discover their photos in seconds—no gallery browsing.
Tagged Marketplace Galleries
Search is designed around tagged galleries and marketplace-style browsing (e.g., bib, time, and other attributes depending on the event setup).
Built for High-Volume Events
Designed for marathons and multi-participant events where speed, discovery, and conversion are the core workflow.
Network + Storefront Model
Positioned as a race photography marketplace that connects event hosts and photographers with a storefront and ordering workflow.
Pay-Per-Photo Pricing
Transparent usage-based pricing (for example, $0.02 per photo) so costs scale with what you upload and sell.
Plans + Commission
A plan-based model (including a $39.99/month Professional tier) with sales commission (published at 31%) and storage fees after the first year ($0.001 per image/month).
Event Branding + Conversion
Make discovery the centerpiece, keep the flow fast, and drive higher conversion with minimal clicks from discovery to purchase.
Custom Storefront (Plan-Dependent)
FlashFrame publishes features like a custom storefront in its Professional plan, alongside marketplace workflows.
Choose 9Pic AI if:
- ✓ You want attendees to find photos instantly with a selfie.
- ✓ You run large events with thousands of participants and photos.
- ✓ You prefer usage-based pricing and predictable cost scaling.
- ✓ You want event-first UX focused on speed-to-discovery and conversion.
- ✓ You need both selfie search and bib number discovery options.
Choose FlashFrame if:
- • You want a marketplace-style model for hosts and photographers.
- • You’re comfortable with plan subscriptions and a sales commission model.
- • Your discovery workflow is centered on tagged galleries and filters.
- • You want built-in storefront tooling (plan-dependent).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9Pic AI a good FlashFrame alternative for race photography?
Yes—if your priority is instant participant photo discovery. 9Pic AI is optimized around selfie-based photo search (plus bib discovery options) so athletes can find their photos fast without browsing galleries.
Can I migrate from FlashFrame to 9Pic AI?
Yes. You can upload your event photos to 9Pic AI, and our team can help with migration planning for large events. Contact us to map out the quickest path.
Which is more cost-effective: 9Pic AI or FlashFrame?
It depends on your volume and sales workflow. 9Pic AI uses usage-based pricing (pay for what you upload/use). FlashFrame publishes plan pricing (including $39.99/month Professional) plus fees like sales commission (31%) and ongoing storage after year one ($0.001 per image/month).
Want Faster Photo Discovery for Your Next Event?
Give participants an instant selfie-based “find my photos” experience and keep your event photo workflow simple, fast, and conversion-focused.