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9Pic AI vs Kwikpic

Kwikpic is a group-based photo sharing app from Mumbai, built around weddings, parties, corporate events, colleges and families, with native apps and strong photographer tools. 9Pic AI is built for races and large public events, with selfie and bib search in the browser, no sign-in, and participant video.

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Short answer

Pick 9Pic AI if you run races or large public events where participants search by selfie or bib with no sign-in, and you want participant video and pay-per-photo pricing with no subscription.

Pick Kwikpic if you are a wedding, party, college or corporate photographer who wants native apps, WhatsApp alerts, client favourites, flipbooks and a free tier to start.

Main difference: the kind of event. Kwikpic shares photos with a group of guests who sign in. 9Pic AI lets thousands of participants search by selfie or bib with no account, and adds video.

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At a glance

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Checked 26 Oct 2026 from public pages. Sources below.
Feature 9Pic AI Kwikpic What it means for you
Discovery
Selfie search Edge: Tie Included: Selfie search (FaceFind) on every plan Included: Face recognition on every plan, free included[1] What it means: Both match faces.
Bib number search Edge: 9Pic AI Included: BibTrack on every plan Not offered: No bib or race number search[2][1] What it means: Cyclists and runners whose faces are hidden are found by bib on 9Pic AI.
Guest access Edge: 9Pic AI Included: Link or QR code; no account or app Partial: QR, link or group code, then sign in with phone or email; skipping sign-in is Premium or a paid add-on[3][4] What it means: At a big race, every extra step loses some runners.
Delivery
Apps Edge: Kwikpic Partial: Browser gallery; Uplink desktop app for uploads Included: iOS and Android apps, web, and a desktop uploader[2][10] What it means: Kwikpic suits guests who like an app on their phone.
Guest notifications Edge: Kwikpic Partial: One gallery link and QR code Included: WhatsApp, email and SMS alerts, paid per message from wallet credits[6] What it means: Kwikpic can tell guests when new photos land.
Photographer client tools Edge: Kwikpic Partial: 9Pic Select albums on Pro Included: Client favourites, digital flipbooks and portfolio websites[9][8] What it means: For wedding photographers, Kwikpic goes deeper.
Branding and sponsors Edge: Tie Partial: Custom domain and white label on Pro Partial: Sponsor logos, watermarks and gallery themes on higher plans or as add-ons[7][1] What it means: Both brand the gallery on paid plans.
Selling
Photo sales Edge: Tie Partial: 9Pic Checkout on Business, no 9Pic commission Included: Sells photos in price bundles, paid into a Kwikpic wallet[5] What it means: Both can sell photos. Kwikpic does not publish a sales fee.
Video
Participant video Edge: 9Pic AI Partial: Motion clips and Flow reels on Pro Partial: Hosts uploaded videos and YouTube links; no personalised participant videos[11][2] What it means: Only 9Pic AI turns footage into per-participant clips and reels.
Operations
Storage when a plan ends Edge: Depends Partial: 1 year storage on pay as you go, 2 years on Pro Partial: Photos above the free allowance are deleted soon after a plan lapses[1] What it means: Plan how long each gallery needs to stay live.
Privacy controls Edge: Tie Included: Selfie not stored; no training on photos or faces Included: Optional liveness check, plus download and screenshot blocking[1][12] What it means: Both give organisers control over who sees what.
Pricing model
How you pay Edge: Depends From $0.03 per photo processed, no subscription required Free tier, then yearly or monthly plans sized by photo count, plus add-ons and wallet credits[2][1] What it means: Kwikpic suits regular shoots. 9Pic AI suits one-off events of any size.

Where they are the same

Both match guests to their photos with a selfie, both share by link or QR code, both brand the gallery on paid plans, and both can sell photos to guests.

Key differences

  1. Bib search for races

    Kwikpic matches guests by selfie only. 9Pic BibTrack also reads race numbers on every plan, so cyclists, triathletes and runners in sunglasses are found even when the face is hidden.

    9Pic BibTrack

  2. Sign in first vs search straight away

    Kwikpic guests join a group and sign in with a phone number or email before taking a selfie, unless the organiser pays to remove that step. 9Pic AI participants open a link or QR code and search at once, with no account.

    9Pic FaceFind

  3. Uploaded videos vs participant videos

    Kwikpic hosts video files and YouTube links next to photos. On the Pro plan, 9Pic Motion cuts per-participant clips from course footage and 9Pic Flow builds a personal highlight reel for each finisher.

    9Pic Motion 9Pic Flow

Where Kwikpic is the better choice

  • You shoot weddings or parties and want client favourites, digital flipbooks and a portfolio site in the same app.
  • Guests are happy to sign in, and you want WhatsApp, email or SMS alerts when new photos land.
  • You want native iOS and Android apps for guests and photographers.
  • You run a small family or college event and want to start on a free tier.

Fit by event type

Which platform fits each type of event
Event type Better fit Why Learn more
City marathon or half marathon 9Pic AI Bib and selfie search with no sign-in Marathons
Cycling or triathlon 9Pic AI Bib search when helmets hide faces Cycling
Wedding Kwikpic Client favourites, flipbooks and WhatsApp alerts Weddings
Birthday or family party Kwikpic Free tier and group sharing in an app Birthday parties
College fest Depends Kwikpic for app-based groups, 9Pic AI for open search at scale College events
Corporate event Depends Kwikpic adds sponsor logos and alerts; 9Pic AI adds video Corporate events

What it costs

Scenario: a 5,000-runner half marathon with 60,000 photos. Change the numbers to see your own 9Pic AI cost.

Flow reels add from $0.50 per participant. Motion is $0.60 per uploaded minute. Source: 9Pic AI pricing, checked 26 Oct 2026.
9Pic AI plan Math Total What you get
Pay as you go 60,000 × $0.03 $1,800 Selfie and bib search, watermarks, 1 year storage
Pro Lowest for your choices $200 + 60,000 × $0.02 $1,400 Adds Flow, Motion, Certify, Select, custom domain, 2 year storage
Business $350 + 60,000 × $0.02 $1,550 Adds 9Pic Checkout photo sales with no 9Pic commission

How Kwikpic charges

Kwikpic is freemium. Anyone can start free with a small photo allowance that shrinks after the first year. Paid plans are subscriptions sized by how many photos and videos you store, with separate ladders for personal users and for photographers and businesses; photographer plans are mainly yearly, with monthly options on the middle tiers. Higher tiers unlock branding, watermarks, download controls, analytics, team logins and anonymous viewing, and most of these can also be bought as add-ons. WhatsApp, email and SMS messages and liveness checks are paid per use from wallet credits. Photo sales are paid into the same wallet, and Kwikpic does not publish a sales fee. If a plan lapses, photos above the free allowance are deleted after a short grace period. See the current numbers on Kwikpic pricing[2][1][6]. Checked 26 Oct 2026.

Which costs less depends on how many photos you store and for how long, whether guests need alerts, and whether you need bib search or video.

Switching from Kwikpic

  1. Gather your original photo files and upload them with 9Pic Uplink, or import a Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive folder.

  2. Import your start list so bib numbers map to participants.

  3. Choose delivery: free downloads, or paid downloads with 9Pic Checkout on the Business plan.

  4. Share one gallery link by email, results page or QR code.

What does not move: Kwikpic groups, guest sign-ins, favourites and wallet balances.

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Case studies

Niveus Mangalore Marathon 16,000+ race photos tagged in hours with bib and selfie search, plus certificates for 7,000+ runners. Read the case study Agra Taj Half Marathon Race photos and personalised reels for 5,000+ runners across 3 editions. Read the case study NovaRace A timing company delivering photos, videos and certificates under its own brand across 50+ events. Read the case study

Frequently asked questions

Fit

Is 9Pic AI a good Kwikpic alternative?

9Pic AI is a strong Kwikpic alternative for races and large public events, where participants search by selfie or bib with no sign-in and want their own video. For weddings, parties and family events shared through an app, Kwikpic is often the better fit.

Does Kwikpic have bib number search?

No. Kwikpic matches guests by selfie and has no bib or race number search. 9Pic AI includes bib search (BibTrack) on every plan, next to selfie search.

Do Kwikpic guests need to sign in?

By default, yes. Guests join with a QR code, link or group code and sign in with a phone number or email before taking a selfie. Skipping sign-in needs the Premium plan or a paid add-on. 9Pic AI participants search with no account or app.

Cost

How does Kwikpic pricing compare with 9Pic AI?

Kwikpic has a free tier and yearly or monthly plans capped by photo count, plus paid add-ons and wallet credits for messages. 9Pic AI charges from $0.03 per photo processed with no subscription required.

Switching

Can I move from Kwikpic to 9Pic AI?

Yes. Upload your original photo files with 9Pic Uplink or import a cloud folder, import your start list, and share one gallery link. Kwikpic groups and wallet balances do not move.

Data and privacy

How does 9Pic AI handle selfies and face data?

9Pic AI does not store the selfie used to search, does not train models on photos or faces, and keeps face data only while the gallery is hosted. Organisers decide how long a gallery stays live.

How we compared

We reviewed Kwikpic's help center, pricing and product summary pages and its app store listings. We did not use a paid Kwikpic account. We last checked on 26 Oct 2026. 9Pic AI facts come from our pricing and product pages. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

Sources

  1. [1] Kwikpic help: Introductionhttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/intro/
  2. [2] Kwikpic product summaryhttps://www.kwikpic.in/llms.txt
  3. [3] Kwikpic help: Group inviteshttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/group/group-invites/
  4. [4] Kwikpic help: Anonymous viewinghttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/advanced/anonymous-viewing/
  5. [5] Kwikpic help: Buy and sell photoshttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/advanced/buy-and-sell-photos/
  6. [6] Kwikpic help: Kwikpic wallethttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/advanced/kwikpic-wallet/
  7. [7] Kwikpic help: Branding and sponsorshttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/advanced/branding-and-sponsors/
  8. [8] Kwikpic help: Digital flipbookhttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/advanced/digital-flipbook/
  9. [9] Kwikpic help: Album selectionhttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/advanced/album-selection/
  10. [10] Kwikpic help: Desktop applicationhttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/intro/desktop-application/
  11. [11] Kwikpic help: Video uploadshttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/upload/video-uploads/
  12. [12] Kwikpic help: Disable downloadshttps://www.kwikpic.in/helpdesk/upload/disable-downloads/

All accessed 26 Oct 2026.

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