Pic2Go is built around a clever idea: a sponsor pays for the photos, runners get them free and branded, and everyone shares to social. When you have that sponsor and your bibs carry Pic2Go's QR codes, it can cost the organizer nothing. MomentPik is simpler and doesn't depend on either. A flat fee, face and bib matching (no QR to pre-print), and private galleries rather than a social feed. If a sponsor is funding your photos and reach is the goal, Pic2Go is strong. Otherwise MomentPik is the more flexible path.
The 60-second verdict
Both columns are real. Pick the one that sounds like your event.
Choose Pic2Go if…
- You have a sponsor willing to fund the photos for branding and reach
- Maximizing social-media impressions matters more than private galleries
- Your bibs aren't printed yet, so adding QR codes is still easy
Choose MomentPik if…
- You have no sponsor lined up, or don't want photos tied to sponsor branding
- Your bibs are already printed: face matching needs no QR code
- You want private per-runner galleries, not a Facebook-first flow
- You want face search that works even when a bib is hidden
At a glance
A tick marks the stronger side for that row. No tick means it's genuinely even.
| What matters | Pic2Go | MomentPik |
|---|---|---|
| Who funds it | A sponsor (when you have one) | The organizer, one flat fee |
| Needs QR codes on bibs | Yes, printed before race day | No, face and bib recognition |
| How runners are matched | QR barcode on the bib | Face or bib, even if bib is hidden |
| What runners receive | Branded photos, social-share first | Private personal gallery |
| If you have no sponsor | Fee comes out of the race budget | Flat fee, ~$25 for 5,000 photos |
Who actually pays
"Free for organizers" always means someone else is paying. Here's who.
A sponsor, ideally. Pic2Go charges a fixed fee by race size (quoted, not published), and the model assumes a sponsor covers it in exchange for branding on every photo. With no sponsor, that fee lands on the race budget.
The organizer pays a flat per-event fee, about $25 for a 5,000-photo race, and every runner downloads free. No sponsor required, and no branding attached to a runner's photos unless you want it.
What support actually looks like
Support with Pic2Go
Established sponsored-photography provider (since 2010, 40+ countries). Newer video features may need on-the-ground support arranged with them.
Support with MomentPik
A named team, direct contact, and hands-on help through your first races. No sponsor negotiation in the loop.
Where Pic2Go genuinely wins
- With a committed sponsor, runners get free photos at zero cost to the organizer, hard to beat on price
- The social-sharing engine is purpose-built for sponsor impressions and reach
- Fifteen years and 40+ countries of sponsored-race experience
Pic2Go’s model is genuinely smart: let a sponsor pay for the photos, and everybody wins. Runners get free branded shots, sponsors get millions of impressions, the race gets exposure. When the sponsor exists and the bibs are still at the printer, it’s a strong package.
MomentPik makes fewer assumptions. No sponsor to line up, no QR codes to design into your bibs, and matching that works off the runner’s face when the bib doesn’t cooperate. If sponsor-funded social reach is your goal, Pic2Go is built for it. If you just want every finisher to have their photos, MomentPik gets there with less to arrange.
MomentPik also covers wedding photo sharing and corporate event photos . Same platform, same flat pricing, delivered to every attendee.