Dots Memories vs Kwikpic
An honest, side-by-side look at Dots Memories and Kwikpic 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
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
Plans
Free
Free use; official helpdesk says up to 1,000 photo uploads in first year, then 100 from second year.
- Facial recognition free
- Up to 1,000 photos in first year
- 100 photos from second year onward
Basic Photographer
Photographer plan for 20,000 photos.
- 20,000 photo limit
- Annual photographer plan
Standard Photographer
Photographer plan for 100,000 photos.
- 100,000 photo limit
- Annual photographer plan
Essential Photographer
Photographer plan for 200,000 photos.
- 200,000 photo limit
- Annual photographer plan
Premium Photographer
Photographer plan for 500,000 photos.
- 500,000 photo limit
- Annual photographer plan
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. | ~QR templates are included; printing/physical signs are not separately promised. | Not verified |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | ~Classic and Luxe say no registration; Intimate says registration required. | Not verified |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme. | ||
| Watermarks Add a watermark or overlay to photos in the gallery. | 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. | ~Supports video memories via QR, but not marketed as a standalone video guestbook feature. | Not verified |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | ~Plan matrix includes QR templates for games/invitations, but not a full in-app challenge system. | |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | Not verified | |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | Not verified | |
| 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. | Not verified | |
| Event albums / photo books Create a designed event album or printed photo book. | ||
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | ||
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | ||
| AI culling / curation AI automatically selects or curates the best shots. | Not verified | ~AI photo finding/face recognition is supported; culling is not the exact marketed feature. |
| Other | ||
| Multi-language The guest-facing interface is available in multiple languages. | Not verified | |
| Privacy | ||
| Private gallery The gallery is private — only invited guests can view or upload. | Not verified | |
✓ 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
- ✓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
- ✓Strong AI facial recognition/photo finding focus
- ✓Free usage is available with published limits
- ✓Useful photographer tools: branding, watermarking, analytics, album selection, download restrictions, portfolio website
- ✓White-label website and app services available as optional add-ons
- xNot a wedding-specific QR guest upload tool
- xPricing is annual and photographer/client-gallery oriented rather than one event
- xNo live slideshow evidence found
- xNo guest QR upload flow found in current source evidence
- xFree limit drops after the first year
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
Dots Memories
3 reviews
Kwikpic
3 reviews
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing between Dots Memories and Kwikpic, 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, Dots Memories or Kwikpic?
Dots Memories starts at €24.90 and Kwikpic at ₹3,490. 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 Kwikpic cost?
Kwikpic starts at ₹3,490 yearly, with a limited free tier as well.
Do Dots Memories or Kwikpic make guests download an app?
Dots Memories runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while Kwikpic asks guests to install an app. Our Event Album is web-only: guests scan a QR code and upload, no app required.
Is there a better alternative to Dots Memories and Kwikpic?
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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