Dropbox vs SelfBooth

An honest, side-by-side look at Dropbox 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.

DDropboxNo sourced rating

Basic

Free Basic plan with 2 GB starting storage.

Freemonthly
  • ·2 GB free storage
  • ·File requests can collect files from people without Dropbox accounts
  • ·File request uploads count against account storage
  • ·No wedding gallery, slideshow, or event album workflow
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Plus

$9.99monthly
  • ·2 TB storage for one person
  • ·File requests and folder sharing
  • ·Transfer files up to 50 GB
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Standard

$15monthly
  • ·Team storage and sharing controls
  • ·Transfer files up to 100 GB
  • ·Brand file sharing and password-protect files
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Advanced

$24monthly
  • ·Starts at 15 TB for the team
  • ·Transfer files up to 100 GB
  • ·Brand file sharing and password-protect files
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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.

No Sign-Up Required

Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in.

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.

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.

~Hosts control the destination folder and can review files after upload, but there is no wedding-gallery approval queue.
Not verified
Media
Video support

Guests can upload videos, not just photos.

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
Guest limit

Maximum number of guests/contributors. 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.

~Dropbox can collect files into private folders/requests, but it is not a polished guest-facing gallery.
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

DDropboxNo sourced rating
Pros
  • Dropbox file requests can collect files from people without Dropbox accounts
  • Useful for full-resolution files and organized folder storage
  • Paid plans support larger transfer/file request limits than the free tier
  • Password-protected transfers and branded file sharing exist on supported paid plans
  • Works well for photographers, planners, or organized contributors sending files after the event
Cons
  • xNot a wedding gallery and not designed for guest browsing, comments, or live slideshow
  • xFree Basic storage is only 2 GB, which is small for wedding photos/videos
  • xMonthly-looking paid prices become meaningful annual costs
  • xFile requests collect files but do not create a polished event album experience
  • xHosts still need to organize, moderate, and share files manually
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.

DDropbox2 reviews
Dropbox Help
Official storage context
No rating

Dropbox help confirms Dropbox Basic starts with 2 GB of free storage and paid upgrades add storage capacity.

Dropbox HelpView source ↗
Dropbox Plans
Official pricing context
No rating

Dropbox’s plans page lists current personal and team storage plans, including Plus, Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise/contact options.

Dropbox PlansView 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 betweenDDropboxandSSelfBoothcompare 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, Dropbox or SelfBooth?

Dropbox starts at $9.99 and SelfBooth at A$55. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.

How much does Dropbox cost?

Dropbox starts at $9.99 monthly, with a limited free tier as well.

How much does SelfBooth cost?

SelfBooth starts at A$55 one-time.

Do Dropbox or SelfBooth make guests download an app?

Dropbox 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 Dropbox 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 Dropbox vs SelfBooth

Searches for Our Event Album vs Dropbox vs SelfBooth, Dropbox vs SelfBooth alternative, and Dropbox 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 Dropbox 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.