Cluster vs Guestlense
An honest, side-by-side look at Cluster and Guestlense for collecting photos and videos at your event. Every figure below comes from each app's own pricing and our verified feature checks, so you can compare cost, features and real reviews without the marketing spin.
Skip the comparison. Our Event Album beats both.
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
Published plans are shown separately from add-ons. Verified competitor prices use your selected currency, otherwise their listed currency.
Plans
Free
Free app with in-app purchases; exact current paid package pricing and limits were not published in the visible App Store source.
- Private groups for invited people
- Photo and video sharing
- Comments/discussion around shared photos
- Free app with in-app purchases
- Exact paid limits not publicly enumerated in visible sources
Plans
Digital Guestbook
Base digital guestbook package. Public card shows unlimited photos/videos, unlimited guests, 12-month access, 3-month upload, QR templates, QR URL/download, 7+ layouts, password-protected private guestbook, and captions.
- Unlimited photos and videos
- Unlimited guests
- 12 month access period from event date
- 3 month upload period from event date
- QR code templates (Canva)
- QR code download + URL
- 7+ customizable site layouts
- Private guestbook with password
- Add captions to photo uploads
- Live slideshow
- Photo booth with filters
- Smart content moderation
- Bulk download
Digital Guestbook + 30 QR Cards
Adds 30 printed QR cards with worldwide free shipping. Public card says 5x7in or 8.5x11in.
- Everything in Digital Guestbook
- 30 QR cards printed and shipped (5x7in or 8.5x11in)
- Worldwide free shipping
- Custom card design support by email
Digital Guestbook + 30 QR Cards + 50 Polaroid Prints
Adds up to 50 Polaroid-style photo prints with worldwide free shipping.
- Everything in Digital Guestbook + 30 QR Cards
- 1 order with up to 50 Polaroid-style photos printed and shipped
- Worldwide free shipping
Our Event Album is $39 USD, one-time
No subscription, no per-guest fee, and no add-on sorting needed for the core album experience.
Feature comparison
Rows come from the verified feature catalog, not the stored page copy.
| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| QR code upload Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos to the event gallery — no app, no account. | ||
| No app required Guests contribute via a web browser; there is nothing to download or install. | ||
| NFC support Guests tap an NFC tag or card with their phone to open the upload page. | Not verified | |
| Printed QR signs / cards Provides printable QR signs, table cards or stickers to display at the event. | Not verified | ~Printed QR cards are included only in $99+ packages. |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | Not verified | |
| Photo booth mode | Not verified | |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme. | Not verified | |
| Guest experience | ||
| Live slideshow A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception. | ||
| Video guestbook Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple. | Not verified | |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | Not verified | |
| Guest messaging / well-wishes Guests leave written well-wishes or messages alongside their photos. | ~Cluster supports private group discussion around shared photos, but not wedding guestbook well-wishes as a dedicated event feature. | Not verified |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | ~Captions are supported; likes/comments were not found. | |
| Management | ||
| Download all Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP). | ||
| Moderation / approval Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly. | ||
| Photo prints / products Order physical prints or photo products directly from the gallery. | Not verified | ~Polaroid-style prints are included only in the $199 package. |
| Event albums / photo books Create a designed event album or printed photo book. | Not verified | |
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | ||
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | |
| Metrics | ||
| Uploads limit Maximum photos/videos guests can upload to the gallery. Blank = unlimited. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Privacy | ||
| Password protection Protect the gallery with a password or access code. | Not verified | |
| Private gallery The gallery is private — only invited guests can view or upload. | ||
✓ supportedx not supported~ partial? unconfirmed
The matrix is easier when the essentials are included
- ✓Unique QR code for your event
- ✓Printable sign templates (PDF)
- ✓Unlimited photo & video uploads
- ✓Custom welcome page
Pros and cons
- ✓Strong App Store rating and a long-running private sharing product
- ✓Private groups are the core use case, not an afterthought
- ✓Supports photo and video sharing for families and friend groups
- ✓Comments/discussion around shared photos are part of the product positioning
- ✓Useful when a small group already wants an app-based private album
- xNot a wedding QR gallery and not built around event-day guest upload signage
- xFree app includes in-app purchases, but exact current paid limits are not clearly published
- xNo live wedding slideshow, event moderation queue, or bulk export workflow was verified
- xGuests may need to install or use the Cluster app experience
- xPoor fit for large, mixed-tech wedding guest lists
- ✓Unlimited guests and unlimited photo/video uploads
- ✓No guest app or guest account required
- ✓Live slideshow and real-time gallery viewing are public features
- ✓Optional printed QR cards and Polaroid-style prints
- ✓12-month access and 3-month upload window
- xNo free event tier found on the current public site
- xBase package does not include printed QR cards or Polaroid prints
- xFAQ says videos are slightly compressed on download
- xMaximum video duration is not publicly stated
- xZola rating is based on only 2 reviews
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
Cluster
2 reviews
Guestlense
3 reviews
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing between Cluster and Guestlense, compare them with the simpler option: 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 anytime
Frequently asked questions
Which costs more, Cluster or Guestlense?
Cluster has a free tier. Guestlense starts at $49 one-time.
How much does Cluster cost?
Cluster has a free tier.
How much does Guestlense cost?
Guestlense starts at $49 one-time.
Do Cluster or Guestlense make guests download an app?
Cluster asks guests to install an app, while Guestlense runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code. Our Event Album is web-only: guests scan a QR code and upload, no app required.
Is there a better alternative to Cluster and Guestlense?
Our Event Album is the alternative most couples choose over both: QR-code photo and video uploads with no guest app, a live slideshow, unlimited uploads, and a one-time $39 with no subscription.
Our Event Album beats both. Start your album in 5 minutes.
One QR code. No guest apps. One flat price, no subscriptions.
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