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Foto Master FMX (FMX For Windows) vs FotoBox
Both stand on photo booth software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid WebWindows
FMX combines booth capture, customization, printing and sharing options, with locally running event experiences after syncing. Buyers should account for both the required cloud plan and per-device license.
Visit Foto Master FMX (FMX For Windows) Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted
FotoBox offers several ways to trigger booth photos and supports both DSLR and Raspberry Pi camera setups. Check camera compatibility and the additional DSLR or GPIO requirements before choosing a setup.
Visit FotoBoxThe facts
| Foto Master FMX (FMX For Windows) | FotoBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | FMX For Windows: $33 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fotomaster.com | tomikais.github.io |
| On photo booth software | #22 of 26 | #1 of 26 |
Foto Master FMX (FMX For Windows): what it does well
- Captures photos, GIFs, boomerangs and videos.
- Supports printing, lead capture and live event galleries.
- Booth experiences run locally after event syncing.
- Includes workflow, layout and video builders.
- Supports Canon cameras, webcams, Kinect and Windows printers.
What to know first
- Requires an active Foto Master Cloud Basic or Pro plan.
- Each device requires its applicable software license.
- Internet is needed for syncing and hosted features.
- The listed Windows plan costs $33 a year per device.
FotoBox: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Supports several ways to trigger photos
- Can use a Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2
- Linux operation without the X Window System
What to know first
- DSLR use requires gPhoto2
- GPIO buzzer triggering requires pigpio library and daemon
- DSLR compatibility depends on the supported-camera list
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