AI-Powered Event Photos vs Proofing Galleries
If you’re comparing a ShootProof alternative for events, the biggest difference is discovery: 9Pic AI is built for participants to find their photos instantly using a selfie (and bib number for races), not manual proofing.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Selfie Search + Bib Search (for races)
Attendees find their photos in seconds using face recognition. For marathons and sports events, bib number recognition gives a second fast way to discover photos.
Traditional Gallery Browsing
Clients browse and favorite images in a proofing-style gallery. Discovery depends on scrolling, filtering, and organization rather than AI-based identity search.
Built for High-Volume Events
Designed for marathons, conferences, schools, and large weddings where thousands of photos need to be discovered fast by many people.
Client Galleries + Proofing
Strong fit for photographers delivering curated sessions to clients (proofing, selling prints/products, contracts/invoices), not optimized for mass attendee discovery.
Pay-Per-Photo (No Subscription)
Pay only for what you upload and use—ideal for seasonal events or organizers running multiple events per year with variable volume.
Tiered Photo Count Plans (USD)
Subscription plans are based on how many photos you can keep online at one time: Free (100 photos), then paid tiers like 1,500 ($9.99/mo), 5,000 ($19.99/mo), 25,000 ($31.99/mo), and Unlimited ($60/mo) billed monthly (with lower annual equivalents).
Instant Mobile Photo Discovery
Optimized for “scan / selfie / search” flows that work on-site at events and after the event when participants share and purchase.
Client Gallery Viewing + Mobile Apps
Galleries are mobile-friendly and ShootProof offers mobile app experiences as part of its delivery toolset, but discovery remains gallery-first rather than identity-first.
No Proofing Step for Attendees
Participants search by selfie (and bib for races), then directly share, download, and purchase—built for many people finding themselves quickly.
Proofing + Favorites
Designed for client galleries where clients browse, favorite, and select images—great for portrait/wedding workflows, slower for mass event discovery.
Sell Event Photos After Instant Discovery
Discovery is the biggest conversion lever for events. Once participants find their photos fast, purchasing becomes frictionless through an event-first experience.
Online Photo Store + Commission-Free Sales
Strong store features for photographers: set your own prices, sell digital downloads and lab prints/products, and keep profits (commission-free).
Branded Delivery + Smart Watermarking
Designed for branded event delivery and sharing so your event and sponsors stay front-and-center across participant sharing flows.
Branding, Logo & Watermark Controls
ShootProof includes branding, logo, and watermark options alongside download controls—useful for professional photographer delivery workflows.
Participant Sharing Loops
Event discovery plus easy sharing can create strong organic reach—participants find themselves quickly and share photos immediately after the event.
Email Marketing Capabilities
ShootProof includes email marketing features and reporting, which can help photographers drive repeat sales and gallery engagement.
Focus: Event Photo Discovery + Delivery
Optimized for event-scale discovery and delivery. If you need studio admin tools (contracts/invoices/booking), you’d typically keep those in your existing workflow.
Contracts, Invoices & Booking Tools
ShootProof includes studio workflow features like contracts and invoicing, plus booking capabilities—helpful for photographers managing client work end-to-end.
Choose 9Pic AI if:
- ✓ You need instant attendee photo discovery (selfie search)
- ✓ You run marathons or sports events (bib search helps participants find photos fast)
- ✓ You handle high-volume events with thousands of photos
- ✓ You want a modern event-first, shareable photo experience
- ✓ You prefer pay-per-use pricing instead of ongoing subscriptions
- ✓ You want automated workflows for discovery and engagement
Choose ShootProof if:
- • You’re a photographer delivering curated client sessions
- • Proofing workflows (favorites, client selection) are your main need
- • You want built-in studio tools like invoicing and contracts
- • You sell prints/products via traditional client galleries
- • Your photo volume fits neatly into a subscription tier
- • Your work is less “mass participant” and more “one client at a time”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9Pic AI a good ShootProof alternative for event photographers?
Yes—especially for high-volume events. If your attendees need to find photos quickly, 9Pic AI’s selfie search (and bib search for races) is designed for instant discovery, while ShootProof is designed around traditional proofing-style client galleries.
Can I migrate from ShootProof to 9Pic AI?
Yes. You can upload your event photos to 9Pic AI, and our team can help with migration planning for large events or multi-gallery archives. Contact us for migration support.
Which is more cost-effective: 9Pic AI or ShootProof?
It depends on your usage pattern. ShootProof uses subscription tiers based on how many photos you keep online (including a free plan for 100 photos, and paid tiers up to unlimited). 9Pic AI is built around pay-per-use pricing so you don’t pay a monthly subscription when you’re between events.
Ready to Upgrade from Proofing to Instant Discovery?
If you’re delivering event photos to hundreds or thousands of participants, AI-powered discovery can dramatically improve engagement and sales. We’ll help you switch smoothly.