OpenBooth

Free plan Linux

What OpenBooth is

OpenBooth is free, open-source photobooth software for Linux, designed for touchscreen use. It captures photos, lets users apply image filters, and displays a live preview of the filtered image. Wireless triggering is also supported. For camera communication, OpenBooth uses the gPhoto2 library and its Java bindings, while OpenCV is used for image processing. The project began as an assignment at the Technical University Vienna and is being developed further in association with Otelo Wien. Its project page describes a five-student team with different computer-science specializations. Development is ongoing, and initial tests are taking place. OpenBooth is released under the MIT License, which permits use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale subject to the license conditions. The project Wiki lists program documentation, hardware information, and tutorials, including build-and-run instructions. Questions can be sent through the Wiki or to [email protected]. The listed plan costs nothing.

Who it suits

OpenBooth suits people setting up a Linux photobooth, particularly touchscreen-based installations. It may appeal to users comfortable with a project that remains in development.

What it does well

Free, open-source photobooth software
Supports touchscreen use and wireless triggering
Shows a live filtered-image preview
Wiki includes hardware information and tutorials
MIT License permits modification and distribution

What to know first

Supports Linux only
Project remains in development
Initial tests are taking place

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
OpenBooth	Open source photobooth software	Free

As github.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the OpenBooth project page on GitHub.
Use the project Wiki for program documentation and hardware information.
Follow a Wiki tutorial for build-and-run instructions.
Use the free OpenBooth software on Linux.

Verdict

OpenBooth covers photo capture, filters, preview, and wireless triggering on Linux. Its ongoing development status is worth considering before choosing it for a photobooth setup.

Questions

How much does OpenBooth cost?

OpenBooth is free; its listed plan is free.

Which platform does it support?

OpenBooth is listed for Linux.

Is OpenBooth open source?

Yes. It is published under the MIT License.

What can it do?

It captures photos, applies image filters, shows a live filtered preview, and supports wireless triggering.

Where can I get help or instructions?

The Wiki contains documentation, hardware information, and tutorials. Questions can also be sent to [email protected].

Facts from OpenBooth's own pages

Camera library: OpenBooth uses the gPhoto2 library and its Java bindings to communicate with the camera. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Development status: The project page says the software is in development and initial tests are taking place. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Documentation: The project Wiki lists program documentation, hardware information, and tutorials including build-and-run instructions. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Filters: Users can apply filters to images. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Austria · github.com, 28 Sept 2026
Image processing: OpenBooth uses OpenCV for image processing. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Intended audience: The project describes its intended use as a photobooth application and says it is optimized for touchscreen use. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
License: The software is published under the MIT License, which grants permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies subject to its stated conditions. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Live preview: A preview stream shows the filtered image live. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Origin: The project began as an assignment at the Technical University Vienna and is developed further in association with Otelo Wien. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Purpose: OpenBooth is open-source software for photobooths, designed to be intuitive to use and create high-quality images. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Support: The project invites questions through its Wiki or at [email protected]. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Team: The project page describes a five-student development team with different computer-science specializations. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Touchscreen use: The software is optimized for touchscreens. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026
Wireless triggering: The software supports wireless triggering. · github.com, 9 Oct 2026

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