Curator Live

Overview

Curator Live is an event photo and video platform for operators of photo booths, 360 booths, venues, and attractions. It suits businesses that want varied capture formats alongside branded guest sharing; its one-device-per-plan licensing makes it a less straightforward fit for multi-device setups.

Capture options span photos, GIFs, boomerangs, videos, and 360 content. Offline capture, printing, lead capture, and a live event gallery broaden the offering beyond taking a picture, while a one-booth limit and extra device-license fees put a clear boundary around its scale.

Key features

Capture and share

Guests can receive media by QR code, text, or email. Offline capture and printing support are useful additions for operators who want to offer physical takeaways or keep capture running without a reliable connection. Lead capture and a live event gallery add further event-oriented functions, though the stated one-booth limit narrows the appeal for larger deployments.

Branding and integrations

Custom overlays, green screens, banners, branded experiences, social media posting, and custom microsites and emails give organizers several ways to make the output feel tied to an event rather than generic. Integrations include Dropbox, Google Cloud Bucket, AWS S3, Twilio, Photo Mosaic, BoothMotion, and camera, lighting, and booth hardware. That breadth is relevant to operators with an existing setup, but each plan starts with just one capture-device license.

Try before an event

A free account opens a demo of photo and video booth functions, but demo images carry a DEMO watermark. The separate free 14-day trial is the route for live testing. New customers can also book a free 30-minute one-on-one meeting, and the site advertises 24-hour support.

Pricing

Curator Live is freemium, with a demo account and a separate 14-day live trial. The paid plans are priced per event or per month, and each includes one capture-device license by default. Additional devices require extra licenses, so operators planning simultaneous capture across several devices should include those fees in their budget.

• Standard — $29, paid once: Billed $29 / Event, with one capture-device license; each additional device license costs $19. This is the least expensive paid option for a single-device event, but the extra-license cost can add up for multi-device work.
• Agency Pro — $99, paid once: Billed $99 / Event, with one capture-device license, one sharing-station license, and one slideshow-app license; additional device licenses cost $79. It fits an event operator who needs those guest-facing components for a single event, but it costs more than Standard and offers no extra capture-device license by default.
• Event Pro — $149 a month: Includes one capture-device license, one sharing-station license, and one slideshow-app license; additional device licenses cost $79. Its monthly term may suit recurring event work that needs the included sharing and slideshow tools, while occasional single-event operators may prefer a per-event plan.

The booth limit is one. A free demo can help assess the booth functions, but its watermark makes it distinct from the 14-day trial for live use.

Platforms

Curator Live supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, web, and Windows. The app is compatible with Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, and Mac Mini; iOS 16 or later is required by the download guide. Check device compatibility before committing an event setup, especially if it depends on a particular iPad or iPhone.

Who it's for

Curator Live is best suited to event and venue operators who want several capture formats, branded presentation, and multiple guest-sharing options in one service. Its offline capture and printing support are useful for event workflows, while its one-booth limit and one included capture-device license point toward smaller setups unless additional licenses fit the budget.

The privacy policy says the service uses SSL/TLS encryption and access controls, restricts access to authorized personnel, and does not store full payment details on its servers. It says personal information is not sold or rented; some event details may be shared with the host with the user's consent.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Photos, GIFs, boomerangs, video, and 360 capture cover a broad range of event formats.
• Pros: QR code, text, and email sharing, plus branding and microsite options, give operators flexibility in how guests receive media.
• Pros: Offline capture, printing, lead capture, and a live gallery address practical event needs beyond capture alone.
• Cons: Every plan includes only one capture-device license, and simultaneous additional devices cost extra.
• Cons: The free account is a watermarked demo, not the live trial; live testing is limited to 14 days.
• Cons: The stated booth limit is one, which makes the product a less natural fit for operators seeking a multi-booth setup.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Photo Booth Software.

• Booth.Events has a free plan and trial, with plans describing gallery storage and uploads; consider it if those gallery terms are the priority.
• FreeBooth is freeware with a free plan and no trial, and supports Linux, macOS, web, and Windows; choose it if a no-cost option is the main requirement.
• LumaBooth offers a standalone sharing station for $7.99 a month and has a free trial; consider it if standalone sharing is the narrower need.
• Touchpix offers a paid PhotoPass plan with two active events and unlimited devices, alongside a free trial; it may suit operators prioritizing those event and device allowances.
• Photobooth-App is a free option for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Snappic has a 14-day trial and a Starter plan at $69 a month with one booth license, templates, and SMS and email sharing; consider it if those stated Starter inclusions suit the event workflow.
• RevoSpin 360 is a freemium option for iOS and Android.
• Breeze Booth is a paid option with a free trial and support for iOS, web, and Windows.

Verdict

Choose Curator Live if your events need varied photo and video capture, branded presentation, and several ways to deliver media to guests. The broad feature set is its strongest case, but the one-booth limit and added license costs make it worth looking elsewhere if you need to scale across multiple capture devices or booths.