Eventoly vs Guestlense
An honest, side-by-side look at Eventoly 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
Starter
- 3 months upload from event date
- 6 months storage from event date + ZIP download
- Unlimited photos & videos
- Unlimited guests
- Original quality (no compression)
- ZIP download for admins
- Audio Guestbook
- Likes
- Guest name tracking
- Multiple admins
- Upload page themes & layouts
- Canva QR code designs
- Priority support
Standard
- 6 months upload from event date
- 1 year storage from event date + ZIP download
- Live slideshow
- Sub-albums
- Custom fonts
- Unlimited photos & videos
- Unlimited guests
- Original quality (no compression)
- ZIP download for admins
- Audio Guestbook
- Likes
- Guest name tracking
- Multiple admins
- Upload page themes & layouts
- Canva QR code designs
- Priority support
Pro
- 1 year upload from event date
- 2 years storage from event date + ZIP download
- Live slideshow
- Sub-albums
- Custom fonts
- Unlimited photos & videos
- Unlimited guests
- Original quality (no compression)
- ZIP download for admins
- Audio Guestbook
- Likes
- Guest name tracking
- Multiple admins
- Upload page themes & layouts
- Canva QR code designs
- Priority support
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. | ||
| Printed QR signs / cards Provides printable QR signs, table cards or stickers to display at the event. | ~Printed QR cards are included only in $99+ packages. | |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | ||
| Photo booth mode | Not verified | |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme. | ~Upload page themes/layouts listed; custom fonts start on Standard. | |
| Slideshow themes / templates Choose from templates or themes for the live slideshow and gallery design. | ~Custom fonts and themes/layouts are plan-dependent. | Not verified |
| Guest experience | ||
| Live slideshow A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception. | ~Included on Standard and Pro; Starter card shows live slideshow crossed out. | |
| Video guestbook Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple. | ||
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | ||
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | ~Captions are supported; likes/comments were not found. | |
| 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. | ~Admins can delete photos/videos and disable guest viewing; explicit approval queue is not shown. | |
| 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. | ||
| 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. | 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 app download or guest account required
- ✓Unlimited guest photo and video uploads on paid plans
- ✓Original-quality uploads and ZIP download for admins
- ✓Audio guestbook, likes, guest-name tracking, Canva QR designs, and multiple admins are listed on plans
- ✓Standard and Pro include live slideshow; Pro extends storage to 2 years
- xStarter excludes live slideshow, sub-albums, and custom fonts despite including unlimited uploads
- xFree trial scope is not fully specified on the public card beyond "free trial included"
- xEventoly review count and rating are first-party, not an independent marketplace aggregate
- ✓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.
Eventoly
15 reviews
Guestlense
3 reviews
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing between Eventoly 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, Eventoly or Guestlense?
Both start at $49. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does Eventoly cost?
Eventoly starts at $49 one-time.
How much does Guestlense cost?
Guestlense starts at $49 one-time.
Do Eventoly or Guestlense make guests download an app?
Eventoly runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, 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 Eventoly 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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