Quick comparison
Here is how the two booths stack up side by side.
| 360 Video Booth | Open Air Photo Booth | |
|---|---|---|
| What it creates | Slow-motion spinning videos | Photos on a custom template |
| Best group size | Solo guests, couples, small groups | Small to very large groups |
| Main keepsake | A video to share on social media | A photo to keep and share |
| Energy | High energy, draws a crowd | Relaxed, easy for every age |
| Starting price (2 hours) | $350 | $350 |
| Always included | An attendant, props and a free digital gallery | |
How each booth works
The 360 video booth. Guests step onto a platform and a camera on a rotating arm circles around them while they pose, dance or wave props. The booth records the moment in slow motion, adds your custom overlay and sends the video to the guest so they can post it right away. Our attendant shows each group where to stand and when to move, so first-timers look great too. Read the full 360 video booth guide for more detail.
The open air photo booth. Guests stand in front of a backdrop with a camera, lighting and a screen set up in front of them. There is no box or curtain, so the space stays open and anyone nearby can jump into the shot. Each photo goes onto a template designed for your event. Our open air photo booth guide walks through it step by step.
What guests take home
This is often the deciding factor.
- 360 video booth: a short, eye-catching video made for Instagram, TikTok and group chats. It is digital, so it lives on phones and social feeds rather than on a fridge.
- Open air photo booth: a classic photo on a template that matches your colors, names and date. Prefer a bigger keepsake? Ask about the 4x6 print upgrade.
With either booth you also get a free digital gallery, so you can see everything your guests captured after the event. If you want your photos and videos to match your theme, browse our template gallery.
Group size and space
Think about who will actually use the booth.
A 360 video booth is built around a platform, so it works best for one person, a couple or a small group of friends at a time. It also needs open floor space around the platform so the camera arm can turn freely. We confirm the exact space and power needs with you before your event.
An open air photo booth is the better pick for big group shots. A full bridal party, a whole family or an entire team can squeeze into one frame, and the setup fits comfortably in ballrooms, banquet halls, office lobbies and backyards.
If your guest list includes lots of grandparents and little kids, the open air booth tends to feel easier for everyone. If your crowd is mostly friends in their teens, twenties and thirties who live on social media, the 360 booth usually becomes the talk of the party.
Which events suit each booth
Choose the 360 video booth for:
- Wedding receptions once the dance floor opens
- Sweet 16s, quinceañeras and milestone birthdays
- Brand activations and product launches where shared videos spread your logo
- New Year's Eve parties and other high-energy nights
Choose the open air photo booth for:
- Weddings where you want group photos with family and the bridal party
- Family reunions, anniversaries and birthdays with guests of every age
- Corporate events and holiday parties where whole departments pose together
- School events, church events and community gatherings
Price comparison
Good news if you are torn: price does not decide this one for you. Both booths start at $350 for 2 hours, and both include an attendant, props and a free digital gallery.
For corporate and marketing events, each booth adds $100 for the first 2 hours and $50 for each additional hour. That covers a certificate of insurance and your company branding on every strip. Schools, nonprofits and community groups pay our standard rates.
Popular add-ons work with either booth: a red carpet experience (+$99), a custom backdrop (+$199), a scrapbook guest book (+$99), an audio guest book phone (+$99), an enclosed booth (+$150) and photography (+$399 for 2 hours). For a full breakdown, see our guide to photo booth rental cost in Atlanta.
Why many hosts book both
If you have the budget and the room, pairing the two booths gives guests the best of both: a video to post tonight and a photo to keep. It also spreads people out, so lines stay short at bigger events.
A common setup is the open air booth near the entrance or cocktail area, where guests pose in their best outfits as they arrive, and the 360 booth beside the dance floor once the music picks up. Each booth is priced separately, and your custom proposal shows the full total.
How to decide in 4 questions
- Do you want videos or photos? Videos point to the 360 booth. Photos and keepsakes point to the open air booth.
- How big are the groups? Lots of large group shots favor the open air booth.
- Who is on the guest list? A social-media-loving crowd loves the 360. A mixed-age crowd is often happiest with open air.
- How much floor space do you have? Tight rooms usually suit the open air booth. Open space near a dance floor is perfect for the 360.
Still not sure? Tell us about your event and we will recommend the best fit. We serve Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Decatur, Duluth, Johns Creek and surrounding Georgia counties, plus events across Georgia. You can also send us a quick question or call (470) 504-4750.
360 vs Open Air Booth FAQs
Which is better, a 360 video booth or an open air photo booth?
Neither is better for every event. A 360 video booth is best when you want slow-motion videos guests share on social media, especially near a dance floor. An open air photo booth is best for big group photos, printed keepsakes and guests of every age. Many hosts book both.
Do a 360 video booth and an open air photo booth cost the same?
Yes, both start at $350 for 2 hours with an attendant, props and a free digital gallery. Corporate and marketing events add $100 for the first 2 hours and $50 for each additional hour, per booth.
Can big groups use a 360 video booth?
A 360 booth works best for solo guests, couples and small groups standing on the platform. If you expect large group shots, like a full bridal party or a whole team, an open air photo booth fits everyone in one frame.
Does a 360 video booth give printed photos?
A 360 booth creates videos that guests share digitally rather than paper prints. If physical keepsakes matter to you, choose the open air photo booth or book both booths.
Can I book a 360 video booth and an open air photo booth for the same event?
Yes. Pairing them is popular at weddings, sweet 16s and corporate parties, because guests get a video to post and a photo to keep. Each booth is priced separately, and your custom proposal shows the full total.
