AI Photo Discovery vs Live Photo Wall Sharing
LiveWall is built for instant, fun photo sharing at an event (live slideshow + wall). 9Pic AI is built for “find my photos” at scale—selfie search, bib recognition, and event-first workflows.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Selfie Search + Bib Recognition
Participants find their photos instantly using AI-powered selfie search and bib number recognition—ideal for marathons and multi-participant events.
Live Slideshow + Photo Wall
Built for guests to upload and enjoy photos at the event, including a live slideshow and polaroid wall style experience.
Event Photos + AI Video Highlights
Support high-volume photo workflows and create AI highlight reels with 9pic Flow to keep participants engaged post-event.
Photo Uploads + Video Uploads (Premium+)
LiveWall supports photo uploads, and its Premium/Signature tiers include video uploads for event sharing.
Event-First Controls & Privacy Options
Designed for events with controlled access and flexible discovery (for example, bib-only search when you want to avoid selfie search).
Manual Moderation + Safety Filter (Premium+)
Includes manual moderation and an automatic safety filter on higher tiers, focused on keeping the live wall experience clean.
Built for Large Photo Sets
Handle thousands of images with fast uploads and instant participant discovery—built for races, conferences, and large events.
ZIP Download + Guest Downloads + Styling
Includes downloads (ZIP + guest downloads), styling options, password protection, and QR card creation for easier sharing at the venue.
Pay-Per-Photo
$0.02 per photo—costs scale with actual usage, which can be ideal for photographers and organizers running many events.
One-Time Payment per Wall
Public pricing lists one-time tiers such as Plus ($14.95), Premium ($29.95), and Signature ($49.95) per wall.
Choose 9Pic AI if:
- ✓ You need a “find my photos” experience for participants
- ✓ You run marathons, sports events, conferences, or large multi-person events
- ✓ You want selfie search and bib recognition
- ✓ You want AI-powered workflows (culling, watermarking, highlight reels)
- ✓ You prefer pay-per-use pricing that scales with event volume
Choose LiveWall if:
- • You want a live slideshow/photo wall at the venue
- • Guest uploads and instant on-screen display is the main goal
- • You want a one-time per-wall purchase for a single event
- • You need simple sharing tools like QR cards and ZIP download
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9Pic AI a good LiveWall alternative?
Yes—if your priority is helping participants find their own photos quickly. LiveWall focuses on live sharing (slideshow + wall). 9Pic AI focuses on AI discovery (selfie search + bib recognition) for high-volume event photo sets.
Can I use LiveWall and 9Pic AI together?
Often, yes. Some events use a live wall experience during the venue moments and use 9Pic AI post-event for “find my photos,” bib search, and scalable delivery.
Which is more cost-effective: 9Pic AI or LiveWall?
It depends on your goal and photo volume. LiveWall is a one-time per-wall purchase (for example, Plus $14.95; Signature $49.95). 9Pic AI is usage-based at $0.02 per photo—great when you want AI search and run multiple events or process large photo sets.
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