FotoBox
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What both publish
| Fact | FotoBox | FreeBooth |
|---|---|---|
| Camera support | The application supports various DSLR cameras through gPhoto2 and also supports the Raspberry Pi Camera Module. | The maker says it works with nearly any camera that can connect to a PC, including DSLRs. |
| Documentation | The project publishes generated Doxygen documentation and a README with installation and troubleshooting guidance. | Official documentation consists of a getting-started guide, FAQ and contact support. |
| Languages | The forum feature list says the interface is available in German and English. | The listed interface languages are English, Russian and German. |
| Licence | The GitHub repository identifies the project as GPL-2.0 licensed. | SourceForge identifies the project licence as GNU General Public License version 3.0. |
| Purpose | FotoBox is a free, open source application for operating a photo booth. | FreeBooth is open-source freeware for building a DIY photo booth. |
| Support | The README directs bug reports to GitLab issues and user support to German or official Raspberry Pi forums. | The contact page invites questions and feature requests by email form. |
FotoBox plans
- FotoBoxFree
- Free open sourceFree
FreeBooth plans
- FreeBoothFree
Pick FotoBox if…
FotoBox suits people setting up a photo booth on Linux, macOS, or Raspberry Pi OS, including users with supported DSLR cameras or Raspberry Pi camera hardware. It can also fit installations that use physical buttons or a GPIO buzzer to trigger captures.
Pick FreeBooth if…
FreeBooth suits people putting together a DIY photo booth with a PC-connected camera and tethering software. It may also fit events that need local slideshow viewing, email sharing, or optional printing.