Cluster Review: Pricing, Pros, Cons & Alternatives
Cluster is a private group photo and video sharing app on iOS, Android and the web. It is free to start with up to 10 groups of 1,000 photos each, with paid in-app plans. Its wedding-album page describes inviting guests by link and says web users don't need the app, and its help centre documents a full-album archive download. It does not mention QR codes or a live slideshow.
Clusterreview - 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 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
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
Cluster pricing
| Plan | Price | Included | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free |
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| Cluster Friend | $4.99 USD in-app purchase |
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| Cluster Family | $9.99 USD in-app purchase |
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| Cluster Pro | $19.99 USD in-app purchase |
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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 Album | Cluster | |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| Not verifiedGuests join by invite link, including on a table card; QR codes are not mentioned. | ||
| Guest experience | ||
| 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. | |
| Management | ||
| ~Admins can limit posting and inviting to admins; no approval step is described. | ||
| Media | ||
| Metrics | ||
Uploads limit | - | - |
| Privacy | ||
✓ supported✗ not offered, per the company~ with a caveatNot verified not verified in the sources we checked- not checked
Cluster reviews
Excerpts are quoted word for word from the linked source.
“I would say go elsewhere and find a better app that has actual support.”
Cluster alternatives
Comparing Cluster with other options? These pages put the choices side by side with prices and sources.
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.
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
Is Cluster a wedding photo app?
Cluster is a private group photo and video sharing app. It has a wedding-album page that describes inviting guests by link, but it does not mention QR codes or a live slideshow.
How much does Cluster cost?
Cluster is free to start with up to 10 groups of 1,000 photos each. The App Store lists in-app purchases for Cluster Friend ($4.99 or $49.99), Cluster Family ($9.99 or $99.99) and Cluster Pro ($19.99 or $199.99); the listing doesn't state the billing period.
What features does Cluster offer?
Cluster supports private groups, photo and video sharing, invited-member access, comments around shared photos, web access without the app, and a full-album archive download.
What does Cluster not mention for weddings?
Its site does not mention QR codes, a live slideshow or an upload approval step. It is built for private groups sharing over time rather than one-day event collection.
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