Our Event Album vs Google Photos
Google Photos also supports QR-code, browser-based guest uploads, so the decision comes down to pricing, upload limits, storage, and which included extras matter for your event. Both products also cover live slideshows, bulk downloads, and moderation. Google Photos has a free tier, with paid limits and upgrades to check; Our Event Album is $39 one-time.
Our Event AlbumvsGoogle Photos- 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.
- ✓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
- Comparable on the basics - see the full feature table 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 Google Photos if...
A specificGoogle Photosfeature, plan, or workflow below fits your event better.
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WhatOur Event Albumcustomers say
See reviews“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
Google Photos pricing
| Plan | Price | Included | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Free |
| Source ↗ |
Optional add-ons
Our Event Album - $39 one-time
One flat price, no subscriptions or per-guest fees - shown in your currency (USD).
Feature comparison
| Our Event Album | Google Photos | |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| ~Album owners can create a QR code for an album; contributors need a Google Account. | ||
| ~People can view shared links without the app; adding to an album needs a Google Account. | ||
| Guest experience | ||
| ~Slideshows on a TV with Chromecast or on photo frames; a live event wall is not mentioned. | ||
| Management | ||
| ~Google Photos supports saving/downloading shared media, but it is not a wedding-specific one-click event export workflow. | ||
| ~Owners can remove people or items from albums; approving uploads first is not described. | ||
| Media | ||
Face recognition | ||
| Metrics | ||
Uploads limit | - | - |
Storage / active duration | - | - |
| Privacy | ||
| ~Shared albums can be shared with selected people or links, but this is not a password-protected wedding gallery model. | ||
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Google Photosby the numbers
Compare two browser-based albums
Both Google Photos 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.
Compared on guest app, free plan, video, download and price.
Make the code, place the signs, test it and compare QR photo apps.
App-like uploads in the browser, one-time price, nothing to install.
The same QR code flow for parties, reunions, and work events.
Scan and upload as a guest would before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose Our Event Album or Google Photos?
It depends on the job. Google Photos is a general archive; Our Event Album is a wedding QR gallery built for guests to upload from a browser without an account.
Does Google Photos work for wedding sharing?
It can work as a shared album or post-event archive, especially for groups that already use Google. Contributors need a Google Account to add photos.
Does Google Photos have a live slideshow or moderation queue?
Google Photos can show albums on a TV with Chromecast or on photo frames, and owners can remove items. Google’s help pages don’t describe a live event wall or approving uploads first.
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