Capsule vs WedUploader
A side-by-side look at Capsule and WedUploader for collecting photos and videos at your event. Prices and features below come from each app's own published pages and link to their sources, so you can compare them directly.
Or compare both with Our Event Album
Give guests one simple QR code, unlimited uploads, and a polished live album without subscriptions or app downloads.
- ✓Unique QR code for your event
- ✓Printable sign templates (PDF)
- ✓Unlimited photo & video uploads
- ✓Custom welcome page
Pricing at a glance
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Free
Free usage for your event and 30 days after the event; continued storage is a separate annual fee.
- ·Free event use through the event and 30 days after
- ·Website, Instagram and digital-camera uploads
- ·Real-time album viewing and Live TV Slideshow listed on features page
- ·Comments, captions, likes, prints, and digital photo books listed
Optional add-ons
Limitless WedUploader Experience
- ·Unlimited photo and video uploads to your Google Drive
- ·Original high-quality files
- ·Unlimited guest contributors, no logins necessary
- ·Unique link, QR code, and sign templates for each album
- ·Unlimited albums
- ·No expiration date
- ·Real-time album gallery
- ·Captions and messaging in private digital guestbook
- ·Guest voicemails
- ·Multiple album page layouts
- ·Custom album colors
- ·Personalized album web link
- ·Event managers
- ·Helpful event links
- ·Premium QR code template library
- ·Fullscreen real-time slideshow photo wall
- ·Choose photos to display or keep private
Optional add-ons
Our Event Album is $39 USD, one-time
One payment for one event album.
Feature comparison
Marks reflect each company's published pages as we checked them.
| Feature | Capsule | WedUploader |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| QR code upload Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos to the event gallery — no app, no account. | Not verifiedUses a join code; QR codes are not mentioned. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| No app required Guests contribute via a web browser; there is nothing to download or install. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| NFC support Guests tap an NFC tag or card with their phone to open the upload page. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Offline capture Guests can capture photos while offline; uploads sync once they are back online. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Print-sized QR sign/card templates Downloadable QR sign and card templates sized for printing at home or at a print shop. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | ~Guests can contribute from multiple devices, but the current site does not clearly document a no-account guest flow. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise how the gallery looks, for example with your names, colours, fonts or a theme. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Custom domain / URL Use a custom URL or domain for the event gallery. | Not verified | ~Pricing page says hosts can personalize the album web link, but does not document a custom domain. |
| Watermarks Add a watermark or overlay to photos in the gallery. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Guest experience | ||
| Live slideshow A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| Video guestbook Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Digital invites / RSVP Send digital invitations and collect RSVPs. | Not verified | ~Pricing page lists helpful links to itinerary, registry, wedding website, and more; RSVP/digital invitation tooling was not verified. |
| Guest messaging / well-wishes Guests leave written well-wishes or messages alongside their photos. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Real-time photo feed / wall A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | ~Pricing page lists captions and messaging, but not likes. | |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Management | ||
| Download all Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP). | Not verifiedBulk download is not mentioned on its site. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Moderation / approval Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly. | ~The album creator or the uploader can delete a photo; no approval step is described. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Photo prints / products Order physical prints or photo products directly from the gallery. | Not verified | |
| Event albums / photo books Create a designed event album or printed photo book. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Filters / in-app editing In-app filters or basic photo editing before uploading. | Not verified | Not verified |
| AI culling / curation AI automatically selects or curates the best shots. | Not verified | Not verified |
| MagicFind™ AI Photo-Finding AI finds every photo a specific person appears in and delivers it to them. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Metrics | ||
| Uploads limit Maximum photos/videos guests can upload to the gallery. Blank = unlimited. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Storage / active duration How long the gallery stays live and uploads are kept. Blank = unlimited / forever. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Other | ||
| Multi-language The guest-facing interface is available in multiple languages. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Privacy | ||
| Password protection Protect the gallery with a password or access code. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Private gallery The gallery is not public: only people given access, for example through the event's QR code or private link, can view or upload. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
✓ supportedx not offered, per the company~ partial? unconfirmedNot verified not verified in the sources we checked
What Our Event Album includes
- ✓Unique QR code for your event
- ✓Printable sign templates (PDF)
- ✓Unlimited photo & video uploads
- ✓Custom welcome page
Pros and cons
- ✓Free through the event and 30 days after
- ✓Its site describes website, Instagram and digital-camera uploads
- ✓Live TV slideshow and real-time album viewing are listed on the features page
- ✓Comments, captions, likes, prints, and digital photo books are listed
- xIts newest gallery post is from 2016 and its FAQ is dated 2012
- xUses a join code; its site does not mention QR codes
- xBulk download is not documented on its site
- xStorage becomes a recurring annual fee after the free post-event window
- xWe could not find a working sign-up page or a current app in the App Store
- ✓Guests upload via browser URL or QR code with no guest logins necessary
- ✓Uploads go directly to the host’s Google Drive in original quality
- ✓Current package includes unlimited photo and video uploads, unlimited guest contributors, unlimited albums, and no expiration date
- ✓Includes QR code and sign templates, real-time gallery, fullscreen slideshow photo wall, captions/messaging, voicemails, custom colors, album layouts, and personalized album link
- xRequires the host to connect and rely on Google Drive storage
- xNo independent aggregate App Store, Trustpilot, or Google rating/count was found
- xSeating chart is a paid add-on after the premium package is purchased
- xNo evidence found for NFC, face recognition, AI photo finding, photo challenges, or prints
- xRegional pricing varies, so buyers should verify the checkout currency shown in their location
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“Capsule is an amazing photo-sharing tool to have your guests and friends use at your wedding! You get all of your photos in one place for you and everyone to view.”
“Easy to use. Settings are a breeze. Top!”
“Super easy and super affordable. I was able to get almost endless uploads from all 165 of my guests.”
“WedUploader was easy to use plus I didn't have to track down all the pictures that my friends and family took at my wedding.”
“Thank you for having the best service! I'm not sure why this isn't something every bride knows about!”
Or consider Our Event Album
If you are choosing betweenCapsuleandWedUploaderyou can also compare Our Event Album: one QR code, no guest app, unlimited uploads, and one flat price.
- ✓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
Frequently asked questions
Which costs more, Capsule or WedUploader?
Capsule has a free tier, plus paid plans. WedUploader starts at $39 one-time.
How much does Capsule cost?
Capsule has a free tier, plus paid plans.
How much does WedUploader cost?
WedUploader starts at $39 one-time.
Do Capsule or WedUploader make guests download an app?
Capsule says guests can upload from a web browser, and WedUploader says guests can upload from a web browser. Our Event Album is web-only: guests scan a QR code and upload, no app required.
What else could I consider besides Capsule and WedUploader?
Our Event Album is another option: QR-code photo and video uploads with no guest app, a live slideshow, unlimited uploads, and a one-time $39 with no subscription.
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