The biggest difference is the guest upload flow. Our Event Album is built around QR-code uploads in the browser with no guest app, while Cluster needs the feature checks below for app requirements, pricing, download access, and event limits. Cluster has a free tier, and its closest paid event plan is $19.99 USD in-app purchase; Our Event Album is $39 one-time.

Our Event AlbumvsCluster- at a glance

The useful comparison is whether guests can upload easily, what the host gets for the price, and which features are included without extra work.

Our Event Album
$39one-time
  • ✓Unique QR code for your event
  • ✓Printable sign templates (PDF)
  • ✓Unlimited photo & video uploads
  • ✓Custom welcome page
  • ✓6 months of secure hosting
  • ✓Download all photos during your hosting period
Cluster★ 4.8/522.1K ratings on Apple App Store, checked 2026-10-06
$19.99 USDin-app purchase · Cluster Pro
See fullClusterpricing ↓
Fact-checked 2026-10-06Pricing, features, and review excerpts link to sources below.

Choose Our Event Album if...

You want one private QR-code album for your event at a one-time price of $39, with guests uploading from their browser.

Consider Cluster if...

A specificClusterfeature, plan, or workflow below fits your event better.

The facts stay visible

Pricing, feature checks, reviews, and source links are still on the page so the recommendation is easy to audit.

WhatOur Event Albumcustomers say

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  • “Great product with great customer service!”

    Teresa · Event · Verified Etsy review

  • “This was perfect for my wedding day.”

    Cassady · Wedding · Verified Etsy review

  • “very easy to use for my daughter quinceanera.”

    Angie · Quinceanera · Verified Etsy review

Cluster pricing

PlanPriceIncludedSource
FreeFree
  • ·Private groups for invited people
  • ·Photo and video sharing
  • ·Comments/discussion around shared photos
  • ·Up to 10 groups with 1,000 photos each
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Cluster Friend$4.99 USD in-app purchase
  • ·Paid Cluster plan sold as an App Store in-app purchase
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Cluster Family$9.99 USD in-app purchase
  • ·Paid Cluster plan sold as an App Store in-app purchase
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Cluster Pro$19.99 USD in-app purchase
  • ·Paid Cluster plan sold as an App Store in-app purchase
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Our Event Album

Our Event Album - $39 one-time

Closest to Cluster's Cluster Pro plan ($19.99 USD in-app purchase). Our Event Album is a one-time purchase with no per-guest fees.

Feature comparison

Our Event AlbumCluster
Capture
QR code upload
Not verifiedGuests join by invite link, including on a table card; QR codes are not mentioned.
No app required
Guest experience
Live slideshow
Not verified
Guest messaging / well-wishes
~Cluster supports private group discussion around shared photos, but not wedding guestbook well-wishes as a dedicated event feature.
Comments & likes
Management
Download all
Moderation / approval
~Admins can limit posting and inviting to admins; no approval step is described.
Media
Video support
Metrics
Uploads limit
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Privacy

✓ supported✗ not offered, per the company~ with a caveatNot verified not verified in the sources we checked- not checked

WhatClustercustomers say

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1-star App Store review titled "Try to find another app"
1/5

“I would say go elsewhere and find a better app that has actual support.”

Apple App Store reviewView source ↗

Compare two browser-based albums

Both Cluster and Our Event Album let guests upload without an app. Compare access time, download rights and included features before choosing. Our Event Album is $39 once.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I choose Our Event Album or Cluster?

It depends on what you need. Cluster is a private sharing app for groups; Our Event Album is built for QR upload and event-day gallery workflows.

Does Cluster have no-app uploads?

Yes for web users: Cluster's wedding-album page says no app store downloads are required for guests who prefer the web. Guests join by invite link; QR codes are not mentioned.

When would Cluster make sense?

Cluster can make sense for a small private group that wants to keep sharing photos over time.

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Read the setup guide for a QR code for wedding photos before you order.

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How to evaluate Our Event Album vs Cluster

Searches for Our Event Album vs Cluster, Cluster alternative, and Cluster alternatives usually come from people who already know the category but are unsure which tool fits their event. The useful comparison is not a feature count. It is whether guests can contribute without friction and whether the host can keep, download, and share the final album easily.

A strong alternative should reduce guest steps, avoid surprise limits, and leave the host with one complete photo collection after the event.

What to compare before switching

  • Check whether the tool you choose for apps like Cluster lets guests upload from a browser instead of requiring a mobile app.
  • Compare what is included at the base price: QR code, hosting time, downloads, video support, and printable signage.
  • Look for privacy controls when evaluating wedding photo app comparison, especially for weddings, schools, memorials, and workplace events.
  • Read the setup flow, not just the marketing page. The best alternative is the one a host can launch without support.