AI-Powered Event Photos vs Client Galleries
Pic-Time is built for client gallery delivery and print sales workflows. 9Pic AI is built for high-volume events where attendees need to find their photos fast—often by selfie or bib number.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Selfie Search + Bib Number Search
Participants find photos quickly with a selfie (face recognition) or bib number search—ideal for marathons and large participant events.
AI Gallery Search (Advanced Plan)
Clients can search galleries by keywords and people, including a selfie-based search, when AI search is enabled on the gallery.
Built for Thousands of Participants
Optimized for event workflows (upload → AI processing → participant discovery → sales) with fast “find-my-photos” UX.
Photographer Client Galleries + Print Store
Designed for delivering galleries to clients, selling prints through an integrated store, and running marketing automations.
Pay-Per-Photo
Usage-based pricing ($0.02/photo) with no subscription required. Power users can add an annual plan for custom offerings like a custom domain and 9pic Certify.
Monthly / Annual Plans
Subscription pricing (USD) varies by plan. Examples from their pricing page: Client Delivery Suite from $17/month billed annually, Essential $20/month billed annually, Unlimited $40/month billed annually.
Event Sales + Engagement Add-ons
Optimized for participant engagement (find-my-photos, highlight reels, branded frames) and photo sales without requiring a long-term subscription.
Marketing Automations + Print Labs
Built-in sales automations and integrated print store with global lab partners—great for photographers selling products from client galleries.
Fast Sharing for Participants & Teams
Designed around distributing “your photos” to individuals quickly—useful for teams, sponsors, and event communications.
Vendor Network (Pro/Advanced Plans)
Vendor sharing workflow with usage terms and curated vendor galleries—useful for weddings and client-delivery ecosystems.
Choose 9Pic AI if:
- You run events with many participants (marathons, sports, conferences)
- Attendees need to find their photos fast (selfie search, bib search)
- You want usage-based costs with no subscription required
- You want an event-first “find my photos” experience
- You want optional engagement features like highlight reels
Choose Pic-Time if:
- • You want polished client galleries for a photography business
- • You rely on a print store + marketing automations for revenue
- • Vendor workflows (weddings, planners, venues) are a priority
- • You prefer an all-in-one subscription product suite
- • You want AI gallery search inside client galleries (Advanced plan)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 9Pic AI a good Pic-Time alternative for event photographers?
If your primary need is high-volume event delivery where participants must quickly find their own photos, 9Pic AI is purpose-built for that “find my photos” flow (including selfie and bib number search). Pic-Time is typically a better fit when you want a client-gallery-first suite with print store and automations.
Does Pic-Time have face recognition or selfie search?
Yes. Pic-Time offers AI photo search for clients that can include selfie-based search and people/keyword searching when enabled (availability depends on plan and settings).
Which is more cost-effective: 9Pic AI or Pic-Time?
It depends on usage. 9Pic AI is usage-based at $0.02/photo with no subscription required and optional annual add-ons for custom offerings. Pic-Time is subscription-based, with examples like Client Delivery Suite from $17/month billed annually and higher tiers such as Essential ($20/month billed annually) and Unlimited ($40/month billed annually). If you run events occasionally, pay-per-photo can be more predictable than an ongoing subscription.
Want an Event-First Alternative to Client Galleries?
If Pic-Time feels optimized for client delivery but you need a faster participant “find my photos” experience, 9Pic AI is built for that. We’ll help you set up your first event.