Dots Memories vs GuestCam
A side-by-side look at Dots Memories and GuestCam 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
Published plans are shown separately from add-ons. Verified competitor prices use your selected currency, otherwise their listed currency.
Intimate
Entry event plan for smaller albums.
- ·Original photo quality
- ·2-minute videos
- ·Guest web access requires registration
- ·Unlimited memories/uploads
- ·Up to 50 guests
- ·No advertising
- ·Bulk photo/video upload
- ·No guest app download required
- ·Bulk album download
- ·Storage included
- ·QR templates
Classic
Mid-tier event plan; active plan in the Spanish page render.
- ·Original photo quality
- ·2-minute videos
- ·Guest web access with no registration
- ·Unlimited memories/uploads
- ·Up to 175 guests
- ·No advertising
- ·Bulk photo/video upload
- ·No guest app download required
- ·Bulk album download
- ·Storage included
- ·QR templates
Luxe
Highest visible event plan with the largest guest cap and longer video limit.
- ·Original photo quality
- ·5-minute videos
- ·Guest web access with no registration
- ·Unlimited memories/uploads
- ·Up to 350 guests
- ·No advertising
- ·Bulk photo/video upload
- ·No guest app download required
- ·Bulk album download
- ·Double backup
- ·QR templates
Standard
- ·Unlimited guests, photos and videos
- ·6-month upload window
- ·12-month storage
- ·1 main gallery in the event
- ·Unlimited sub-galleries
- ·Audio Guestbook - Web & PhoneBooth
- ·Standard host collaborator controls
Premium
- ·Everything in Standard
- ·12-month upload window
- ·14-month storage
- ·6 main galleries, each with its own QR code and link
- ·30 premium color themes
- ·Dial-in phone number for audio guestbook
- ·Advanced host collaborator controls
Optional add-ons
More Main Galleries
Current pricing page lists additional main galleries as a contact-us add-on for multi-day or multi-location events or more than 6 main galleries.
- ·Additional main galleries, each with its own QR code and link
Custom Logo & Colors in Guest Portal
Current pricing page lists custom logo and colors in the guest portal as a contact-us add-on.
- ·Replace GuestCam branding with your own logo and custom colours inside the guest-facing upload experience
Dedicated Audio Guestbook Phone Number
- ·Dedicated phone number for audio guestbook
- ·Guests call and record without an event code
- ·US and Canadian numbers only
MagicFind
- ·Face-search photo delivery add-on
- ·Guests take one selfie to find photos they appear in
- ·Works with both Standard and Premium after photographer photos are uploaded
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 | Dots Memories | GuestCam |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| QR code upload Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos to the event gallery — no app, no account. | on Standard ($49) | |
| No app required Guests contribute via a web browser; there is nothing to download or install. | on Standard ($49) | |
| NFC support Guests tap an NFC tag or card with their phone to open the upload page. | 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. | ~QR templates are included; printing/physical signs are not separately promised. | on Standard ($49) |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | ~Classic and Luxe say no registration; Intimate says registration required. | on Standard ($49) |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise how the gallery looks, for example with your names, colours, fonts or a theme. | Not verifiedThemed QR templates only. | ~Custom logo and colours in the guest portal: contact-us add-on. |
| Slideshow themes / templates Choose from templates or themes for the live slideshow and gallery design. | Not verified | on Premium ($97) |
| Guest experience | ||
| Live slideshow A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception. | Not verified | on Standard ($49) |
| 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 | |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Management | ||
| Download all Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP). | on Standard ($49) | |
| Moderation / approval Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly. | Not verified | on Standard ($49) |
| 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. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | ~$45 add-on (MagicFind): guests take a selfie to find photos they appear in. |
| MagicFind™ AI Photo-Finding AI finds every photo a specific person appears in and delivers it to them. | Not verified | ~$45 add-on. |
| Other | ||
| Multi-language The guest-facing interface is available in multiple languages. | on Standard ($49) | |
| Privacy | ||
| 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 Standard ($49) | |
✓ 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
- ✓No guest app download on public event plans
- ✓Unlimited memories/uploads on all visible event plans
- ✓Supports comments, reactions, videos, voice messages, and Dotbooks
- ✓Strong App Store and Google Play footprint
- xGuest caps apply by plan: 50, 175, or 350 guests
- xIntimate requires registration according to the plan matrix
- xLive slideshow was not found in the current public plan matrix
- xThe product is broader than weddings, so some flows are less wedding-specific
- ✓No-app, no-sign-up QR-code upload flow is clearly stated on the current site
- ✓Standard includes unlimited guests, photos, videos, a 6-month upload window, and 12-month storage
- ✓Live slideshow, reactions/comments, 17 guest portal languages, editable Canva templates, original-quality files, and ZIP download are listed as included on all plans
- ✓Audio guestbook is included, with an optional dedicated phone number add-on
- xNo free tier is listed on the current pricing page
- xPremium is needed for 12-month uploads, 14-month storage, six main galleries, premium themes, and advanced collaborator controls
- xCustom logo and colours are listed as a contact-us add-on, not a standard included plan feature
- xGuestCam publishes its own 4.9 average rating and 20M+ memories captured; we found no independent rating platform
- xNo sourced support found for NFC, photo challenges, or a dedicated video guestbook feature
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“Our guests uploaded over 500 photos and not a single one was missed. It was magical to see the wedding from so many different perspectives.”
“So I took a shot in the dark and I went ahead and just paid for it, not knowing what to expect. I have to say, it was fantastic.”
“Highly recommended. Easy to use. Just scan the QR code and upload photos and videos onto folder.”
“Guestcam has made it so simple for us to share pictures with over 200 people snapping and taking pictures at a public super fun event!”
“My family absolutely loved GuestCam. We are hosting a family reunion and today was the go live date for our gallery and everyone absolutely loved it. The website is very easy to set up. You can do sub galleries.”
“I was looking for a way for my family to share photos new and old over the years to help build our family tree.”
Or consider Our Event Album
If you are choosing betweenDots MemoriesandGuestCamyou 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, Dots Memories or GuestCam?
Dots Memories starts at €24.90 and GuestCam at $49. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does Dots Memories cost?
Dots Memories starts at €24.90 one-time.
How much does GuestCam cost?
GuestCam starts at $49 one-time.
Do Dots Memories or GuestCam make guests download an app?
Dots Memories says guests can upload from a web browser, and GuestCam 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 Dots Memories and GuestCam?
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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