Our Event Album vs PhotoCircle
PhotoCircle 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. PhotoCircle has a free tier, and its closest paid event plan is $20 USD yearly; Our Event Album is $39 one-time.
Our Event AlbumvsPhotoCircle- 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
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 PhotoCircle if...
A specificPhotoCirclefeature, 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
PhotoCircle pricing
| Plan | Price | Included | Source |
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| Friends & Family | Free · personal use |
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| PhotoCircle+ | $1.29 USD monthly · personal subscriber |
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| PhotoCircle+ Annual | $9.99 USD yearly · personal subscriber |
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| Business | $120 USD yearly · per seat |
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| Programs/Nonprofit Basic | $20 USD yearly · per seat |
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| Programs/Nonprofit Advanced | $60 USD yearly · per seat |
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| Professionals & Consultants | $80 USD yearly |
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| Enterprise | $180 USD yearly · per seat |
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| K-12 School Starter | $400 USD yearly · per school |
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| K-12 School Core | $650 USD yearly · per school |
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Our Event Album - $39 one-time
Closest to PhotoCircle's Programs/Nonprofit Basic plan ($20 USD yearly). Our Event Album is a one-time purchase with no per-guest fees.
Feature comparison
| Our Event Album | PhotoCircle | |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| ~Members can be added by a shareable link or a scannable QR code; they join a Circle in the app. | ||
| ~Free plan: "Web App: Not included". The web app comes with PhotoCircle+ and premium plans. | ||
| Customization | ||
Watermarks | ||
| Guest experience | ||
| ~PhotoCircle+ web slideshow with music, layouts and titles; not a live event slideshow. | ||
| Management | ||
Event albums / photo books | ||
| Media | ||
| Metrics | ||
Uploads limit | - | ~No imposed overall Friends & Family limit, but uploads are limited to 40 photos at a time by default and 200 at a time with PhotoCircle+/premium. |
Storage / active duration | - | |
Guest limit | - | |
Max video length | - | ~Default video length is 60 seconds; PhotoCircle+ and premium users can upload videos up to 4 minutes. |
| Privacy | ||
✓ supported✗ not offered, per the company~ with a caveatNot verified not verified in the sources we checked- not checked
WhatPhotoCirclecustomers say
“I used this app for cataloging and for approvals on sorting while being able to share within the catatogories To invite accordingly. It was simple and handy.”
“Second, the limit to how many photos you can upload or how long videos are is incredibly small.”
Compare two browser-based albums
Both PhotoCircle 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 PhotoCircle?
It depends on the job. PhotoCircle is a capable private album app, but Our Event Album is built specifically around no-app QR uploads and live event sharing.
How much does Our Event Album cost compared to PhotoCircle?
PhotoCircle has a free Friends & Family version and PhotoCircle+ at $1.29/month or $9.99/year. Our Event Album starts at $39 as a one-time event package.
Do guests need an app for either tool?
Our Event Album does not require a guest app. PhotoCircle's free plan does not include the web app, so guests use the iOS or Android app; PhotoCircle+ and premium plans add web access.
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