Dots Memories vs SelfBooth

An honest, side-by-side look at Dots Memories and SelfBooth 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.

OOur Event Album

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
One-time price
$39
USD, one-time
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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.

€24.90 EURone-time
  • ·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
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Classic

Mid-tier event plan; active plan in the Spanish page render.

€49.90 EURone-time
  • ·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
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Luxe

Highest visible event plan with the largest guest cap and longer video limit.

€139.99 EURone-time
  • ·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
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SSelfBoothNo sourced rating

SelfBooth Standard

Public SelfBooth product package without slideshow.

A$55 AUDone-time
  • ·Guests upload photos and videos by scanning a QR code or opening a custom URL
  • ·No app download and no guest registration required
  • ·Built-in camera or library upload for photos and videos
  • ·Short 10-second video guestbook snippets
  • ·Unlimited guests; pricing is per event, not per person
  • ·Gallery live for 5 days from the selected event date
  • ·Host can download guest photos and videos after the event
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SelfBooth With Slideshow

Public SelfBooth package that adds live slideshow display.

A$77 AUDone-time
  • ·Guests upload photos and videos by scanning a QR code or opening a custom URL
  • ·No app download and no guest registration required
  • ·Built-in camera or library upload for photos and videos
  • ·Short 10-second video guestbook snippets
  • ·Unlimited guests; pricing is per event, not per person
  • ·Gallery live for 5 days from the selected event date
  • ·Host can download guest photos and videos after the event
  • ·Live slideshow view for a TV or projector during the event
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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.

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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
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.
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.

Not verified
Guest experience
Live slideshow

A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception.

on SelfBooth With Slideshow (A$77 AUD)
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.
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.
Not verified
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.

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
Guest limit

Maximum number of guests/contributors. Blank = unlimited.

Not verified
Not verified
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

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
SSelfBoothNo sourced rating
Pros
  • Guests can upload by QR code or custom URL with no app and no registration
  • Supports photo and video uploads, including short video guestbook messages
  • Optional live slideshow package for TVs or projectors at the event
Cons
  • xUpload window is short: the public FAQ says the gallery is live for 5 days from the event date
  • xPublic customer review evidence is mainly SvenStudios provider-level testimonials, not SelfBooth-specific excerpts

What people say

Real reviews, each linked to its source.

App Store listing
4.8 from 1,593 ratings
No rating

Apple listing shows a 4.8 rounded average from 1,593 ratings; recent written reviews include positive usability feedback and some product-specific limitations.

Apple App StoreView source ↗
Google Play listing
4.3 across about 7.3K reviews
No rating

Google Play shows 4.3 stars across roughly 7.3K reviews and 1M+ downloads; recent reviews include both praise and complaints about gallery preview/zoom behavior and app glitches.

Google PlayView source ↗
Dots Memories testimonials
First-party testimonials
No rating

First-party site testimonials emphasize easy wedding uploads, private family albums, comments/reactions, and long-term memory storage.

Dots Memories siteView source ↗
SSelfBooth1 review
SvenStudios testimonials page
Provider-level review context; not SelfBooth-specific
No rating

SvenStudios says its testimonials page includes reviews from real couples lifted from Google and links to Easy Weddings and ABIA. During this pass, no public SelfBooth-specific review excerpts were found, so this is provider-level context only rather than product-specific proof.

SvenStudios testimonialsView source ↗

Our Event Album beats both

If you are choosing betweenDDots MemoriesandSSelfBoothcompare 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 SelfBooth?

Dots Memories starts at €24.90 and SelfBooth at A$55. 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 SelfBooth cost?

SelfBooth starts at A$55 one-time.

Do Dots Memories or SelfBooth make guests download an app?

Dots Memories runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while SelfBooth 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 Dots Memories and SelfBooth?

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.

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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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How to evaluate Our Event Album vs Dots Memories vs SelfBooth

Searches for Our Event Album vs Dots Memories vs SelfBooth, Dots Memories vs SelfBooth alternative, and Dots Memories vs SelfBooth alternatives usually come from people who already know the category but are unsure which tool fits their event. The useful comparison is not a feature count. It is whether guests can contribute without friction and whether the host can keep, download, and share the final album easily.

A strong alternative should reduce guest steps, avoid surprise limits, and leave the host with one complete photo collection after the event.

What to compare before switching

  • Check whether the tool you choose for apps like Dots Memories vs SelfBooth lets guests upload from a browser instead of requiring a mobile app.
  • Compare what is included at the base price: QR code, hosting time, downloads, video support, and printable signage.
  • Look for privacy controls when evaluating wedding photo app comparison, especially for weddings, schools, memorials, and workplace events.
  • Read the setup flow, not just the marketing page. The best alternative is the one a host can launch without support.