9Pic AI vs Gotag.me
The Flexibility of Choice: Face Search, Bib Search, or Both.
Gotag.me limits you to bib-only tagging. 9Pic AI gives you the power to choose. Enable next-gen AI Selfie Search for maximum engagement, or switch to strict Bib-Only mode for privacy-sensitive events. One platform, total control.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Search Technology & Privacy: Flexible Privacy Modes
Enable Selfie Search for instant results (99.5% accuracy), or strictly enforce Bib Search Only (no biometrics). You decide per event.
Search Technology & Privacy: Bib-Only Tagging
Strictly limited to bib number search (OCR). No option to enable facial recognition even if organizers or participants want it.
Participant Experience
Participants can upload a selfie to find all their photos instantly (even if the bib is hidden), or type their bib number manually.
Participant Experience
Participants must know their bib number. If the bib is bent, obscured, or missing, those photos may not be found.
Pricing Transparency
Transparent pay-as-you-go at $0.02 per photo. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
Pricing Transparency
Pricing is not clearly published as a self-serve pricing page, so organizers typically need to inquire for details.
Beyond Standard Photos
Includes AI Video Highlight Reels (9pic Flow), Digital Certificates, and instant photo selling.
Beyond Standard Photos
Primarily focused on tagging and hosting event photos.
Choose 9Pic AI if:
- ✓ You want the flexibility to switch between Face Search and strict Bib-Only modes depending on the event.
- ✓ You want to maximize photo sales/downloads by finding 100% of participants (even those without visible bibs).
- ✓ You want a modern Selfie Search experience that delights participants.
- ✓ You need to generate AI Video Reels or Digital Certificates automatically.
- ✓ You prefer transparent, upfront pricing ($0.02/photo) without contracts.
Choose Gotag.me if:
- • You prefer a platform that never offers facial recognition technology, removing the choice entirely.
- • You are satisfied with OCR bib search and accept that photos with hidden bibs may not be found.
- • You prefer to inquire for pricing rather than using a self-serve pricing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gotag.me says they are privacy-focused because they don't use Face Search. Does 9Pic AI force me to use Face Search?
No. 9Pic AI puts you in control. You can enable a privacy-first mode that disables facial recognition entirely and run a strict Bib-only event. The difference is that 9Pic AI gives you the choice, while Gotag.me keeps you restricted to bib search only.
Why is "Selfie Search" better than "Bib Search"?
Bib search can fail when the number is covered by a hand, bent, or facing away from the camera. Selfie Search finds the person regardless of bib visibility, so participants can recover more of their memories.
How does the pricing compare?
9Pic AI uses a simple $0.02/photo model—you pay only for what you process. Gotag.me does not clearly publish a self-serve pricing page, so pricing details are typically obtained by inquiry.
Modern Features or Strict Privacy? Why not have both.
Choose Selfie Search, Bib Search, or a strict Bib-only event—one platform with total control.