AI-Powered Event Photo Discovery vs Picture Day Sales Platform
Compare 9Pic AI vs WaldoPro for high-volume photo workflows. Both use recognition tech, but they’re built for different outcomes: instant attendee discovery vs end-to-end proof delivery and sales operations.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Instant “Find My Photos” Experience
Attendees upload a selfie (and optionally a bib number) to find photos in seconds—built for marathons, conferences, and high-volume events.
Proof Delivery with Recognition
Designed for photographers delivering proofs to athletes/families (including facial + jersey recognition) with a sales-first workflow.
Built for Events & Organizers
Optimized for high-volume event photo hosting where discovery, speed, and participant engagement are the priority.
Picture Day + Action Sales Operations
Purpose-built for picture days and action photography sales, including onboarding (QR/roster), payments, and fulfillment integrations.
Event-Ready Sharing Controls
Built for event photo delivery and sharing, with optional business tools (like online sales and smart watermarking) depending on your workflow.
FaceBlocker-Style Proof Protection
Includes a proof-protection approach aimed at reducing mobile screenshot theft while still enabling fast proof delivery.
Pay-Per-Photo Processing
$0.02 per photo—scale up or down per event, without committing to ongoing platform subscriptions.
Per-Order Fee
Public pricing indicates a 10% fee on order value, with an optional additional 5% fee for premium matching, plus a conditional $299 storage fee after year one if sales are below $5,000.
Choose 9Pic AI if:
- ✓ You need instant “find my photos” discovery for participants
- ✓ You run marathons, sports events, conferences, or large community events
- ✓ You want selfie search and/or bib recognition for fast lookup
- ✓ You prefer transparent per-photo, usage-based pricing
- ✓ You want to move quickly from upload to participant discovery
Choose WaldoPro if:
- • Your business is centered around picture day and action photo sales
- • You want a proof-delivery workflow integrated with ordering and fulfillment
- • You prefer a commission-style fee based on sales volume
- • You rely heavily on SMS/marketing automation to convert proofs to orders
- • You need jersey recognition for team and league action photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9Pic AI a good WaldoPro alternative?
If your primary need is fast participant discovery for large events, 9Pic AI is a strong alternative. It’s designed around an instant selfie (and optional bib) search experience, while WaldoPro is oriented more toward proof delivery and sales workflows.
Can I switch from WaldoPro to 9Pic AI?
Yes. You can upload your event photos to 9Pic AI and publish an event with AI-powered search for participants. If you have a large existing library or a high-volume rollout, contact us and we’ll help plan the migration.
Which is more cost-effective: 9Pic AI or WaldoPro?
It depends on your business model. 9Pic AI uses usage-based pricing at $0.02 per photo, which can be predictable for high-volume events. WaldoPro’s public pricing is sales-based (10% of order value, with an optional additional 5% fee for premium matching), which may fit teams optimizing around proof-to-purchase conversion.
Ready to Launch Your Next Event on 9Pic AI?
If you want instant participant discovery at event scale, 9Pic AI helps you deliver a “find my photos” experience in minutes—not days.