# About Virtual Booth

Virtual Booth is a browser-based version of our photo booth software. Instead of using an iPad booth, participants simply scan a QR code or use a link to open the booth on their phone, tablet, or computer — no downloads required. [Try a demo](https://virtual.simplebooth.com/xHSAN6wqHFJ2-your-web-photo-booth-experience-starts-here)!

It’s a flexible way to create photo booth experiences that work anywhere, for in-person, hybrid, and fully virtual events.

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Use Virtual Booth alongside the HALO app to give participants more ways to join in and extend the reach of your event.
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#### Pricing & Availability

Access Virtual Booth on the Core, Plus, Pro, or Select [plans](https://www.simplebooth.com/plans). Features vary depending on your plan.

Virtual Booth now includes unlimited uploads for basic photos. Adding virtual background replacement or an AI Effect will cost [account credit](/accounts-and-billing/billing/account-credits.md)[s](/accounts-and-billing/billing/account-credits.md).

|                   **Plan**                  |              **Core**              |              **Plus**              |          **Pro**          |         **Select**        |
| :-----------------------------------------: | :--------------------------------: | :--------------------------------: | :-----------------------: | :-----------------------: |
|              Subscription Cost              | <p>$16/week or</p><p>$49/month</p> | <p>$34/week or</p><p>$99/month</p> | $149/month or $1,490/year | $249/month or $2,490/year |
|               Unlimited Photos              |                  ✅                 |                  ✅                 |             ✅             |             ✅             |
| Overlays, stickers, & virtual backgrounds\* |                  ✅                 |                  ✅                 |             ✅             |             ✅             |
|                   Branding                  |                  ❌                 |                  ✅                 |             ✅             |             ✅             |
|                AI Effects\*\*               |                  ❌                 |                  ✅                 |             ✅             |             ✅             |
|                 Data capture                |                  ❌                 |                  ❌                 |             ✅             |             ✅             |
|                   Age Gate                  |                  ❌                 |                  ❌                 |             ❌             |             ✅             |

\*1 credit per background removal

\*\*1 or 2 credits per effect depending on AI model

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#### HALO iPad App vs. Virtual Booth

HALO and Virtual Booth deliver similar photo booth experiences, but they’re built for different settings.

<table><thead><tr><th width="145.5439453125" align="center"></th><th width="243.8125" align="center">HALO iPad App</th><th align="center">        Virtual Booth</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Accessing The Booth</strong></td><td align="center">Participants take photos from your iPad(s).</td><td align="center">Participants use their own device via QR code or link (opens in a browser).</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Receiving Pictures</strong></td><td align="center">Photos shared by text, email, or QR scan. Printing supported.</td><td align="center">Participants <br>save photos directly to their device.</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Number of Uploads Included</strong></td><td align="center">Unlimited uploads with an active subscription.</td><td align="center">New: Virtual Booth now supports unlimited uploads.</td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Credit Usage</strong><br>Certain features use <a href="https://app.gitbook.com/o/eHFXSkXLgDkVnDuB7CHd/s/vJTZpI3QCXfVwij7yPz4/billing/account-credits">credits</a>.</td><td align="center">Credits are used when AI is used to transform photos after they're taken.</td><td align="center">Credits are used when AI is used to transform photos after they're taken or when background replacement is in use.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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