Eventoly vs Honcho

An honest, side-by-side look at Eventoly and Honcho 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
Get your album

Pricing at a glance

Published plans are shown separately from add-ons. Verified competitor prices use your selected currency, otherwise their listed currency.

Starter

$49one-time
  • ·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
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Standard

$59one-time
  • ·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
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Pro

$89one-time
  • ·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
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Free Trial

The quickest way to try Honcho, absolutely risk-free. Public pricing page describes it as a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

Freemonthly
  • ·3 albums
  • ·50 photos per album
  • ·20 face searches per album
  • ·Online store with 15% sales commission
  • ·Photo editor
  • ·Wireless printing
  • ·Live slideshow
  • ·Custom profile in gallery
  • ·Form to collect responses in gallery
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Indie

$39monthly
  • ·10 GB of storage
  • ·Unlimited albums
  • ·Unlimited photos per album
  • ·Unlimited face searches
  • ·Online store with 10% sales commission
  • ·Photo editor
  • ·Wireless printing
  • ·Live slideshow
  • ·Custom profile in gallery
  • ·Custom domain
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Pro

$49monthly
  • ·100 GB of storage
  • ·Unlimited albums
  • ·Unlimited photos per album
  • ·Unlimited face searches
  • ·Online store with 5% sales commission
  • ·Photo editor
  • ·Wireless printing
  • ·Live slideshow
  • ·Custom profile in gallery
  • ·Custom domain
  • ·Form to collect responses in gallery
  • ·Remove Honcho branding in gallery
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Studio

$59monthly
  • ·1,000 GB of storage
  • ·Unlimited albums
  • ·Unlimited photos per album
  • ·Unlimited face searches
  • ·Online store with 3% sales commission
  • ·Photo editor
  • ·Wireless printing
  • ·Live slideshow
  • ·Custom profile in gallery
  • ·Custom domain
  • ·Form to collect responses in gallery
  • ·Remove Honcho branding in gallery
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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.

~Honcho supports QR-code gallery sharing, but the public evidence is about finding/sharing photographer photos, not guest uploads.
No app required

Guests contribute via a web browser; there is nothing to download or install.

~Attendees can access galleries through QR/links, while the photographer upload workflow uses the Honcho app.
NFC support

Guests tap an NFC tag or card with their phone to open the upload page.

Print-sized QR sign/card templates

Downloadable QR sign and card templates sized for printing at home or at a print shop.

Not verified
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.

~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
Custom domain / URL

Use a custom URL or domain for the event gallery.

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.

Real-time photo feed / wall

A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event.

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).

~Honcho supports selling digital downloads; a one-click download-all wedding archive was not found.
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
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.

Filters / in-app editing

In-app filters or basic photo editing before uploading.

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 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
Cons
  • 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
Pros
  • Strong live photo delivery workflow for professional photographers and event teams.
  • AI face recognition, QR-code gallery sharing, live slideshow, online store, and wireless printing are published features.
  • Free trial is available with clear limits: 3 albums, 50 photos per album, and 20 face searches per album.
Cons
  • xPricing is a monthly subscription, not a one-time wedding album purchase.
  • xBuilt around photographer camera-to-cloud delivery rather than guest photo and video uploads.
  • xPaid plans still take online-store commission, from 10% on Indie down to 3% on Studio.
  • xNo public evidence found for wedding-style video guestbook, guest video uploads, or no-sign-up guest collection.

What people say

Real reviews, each linked to its source.

EEventoly15 reviews
Sarah & David Johnson
Just Married
5/5

We were already drowning in wedding planning, so the last thing we wanted was another app for guests to download. Eventoly was honestly so easy. We put the QR on the welcome sign and people just scanned it. By the next morning we had over 400 photos and videos, including stuff we never would have seen otherwise.

Mike Chen
Event Planner
5/5

I've tried a bunch of these for clients and most ask guests to download something nobody wants to download. With Eventoly the QR just works. I had a 70-year-old uncle of the groom upload three videos on his own. That sold me.

Emily Rodriguez
Birthday Celebrant
5/5

For my 30th I really didn't want to chase everyone for their photos like I always end up doing. The QR code went on the table cards and that was it. A week later I downloaded everything in one zip. Way easier than texting 15 different group chats.

Sophie M.
💍Wedding•December 2024 Verified
5/5

Best decision for our wedding hands down. We got over 600 photos from our guests that we never would have seen otherwise. The photographer only captures so much, but our guests caught all the candid moments - my dad crying during the speech, our friends on the dance floor, everything. So worth it!

James & Emily R.
💍Wedding•November 2024 Verified
5/5

We put the QR codes on each table and within 10 minutes people were uploading. By the end of the night we had hundreds of photos. The best part? No one had to download an app or create an account. My tech-challenged uncle figured it out in seconds.

Marcus T.
🎂Birthday Party•January 2025 Verified
5/5

Used this for my wife's 40th surprise party. Had 80 guests and almost everyone uploaded something. She cried looking through all the photos the next day. The slideshow feature was amazing - we had it playing on the TV during the party and everyone loved seeing their photos pop up instantly.

Rachel K.
👶Baby Shower•October 2024 Verified
5/5

Perfect for our baby shower! So easy to set up - literally took 5 minutes. Our guests uploaded the cutest pics and videos throughout the party. Now we have all these precious memories in one place. Already planning to use it again for the christening.

Thomas L.
💼Corporate Event•December 2024 Verified
5/5

Our company holiday party had 200+ employees. Eventoly made it so simple to collect everyone's photos. No more chasing people on WhatsApp groups. Just one QR code and boom - all photos in one album. Our marketing team loved it too for internal comms.

Anna B.
💍Wedding•September 2024 Verified
5/5

I was skeptical at first but wow. We received 847 photos and 52 videos from our guests! The quality is amazing and the unlimited uploads meant no one had to pick and choose what to share. Already recommended to three other brides in my group chat.

David & Lisa
💝Anniversary Party•August 2024 Verified
5/5

Celebrated our 25th anniversary and wanted a modern way to collect memories. This was it. Even my 80-year-old mother managed to upload photos without any help. That says everything about how easy it is to use.

Christina H.
🎂Birthday Party•November 2024 Verified
5/5

My son's 1st birthday party was magical and thanks to Eventoly we have photos from every single guest. I was too busy hosting to take many photos myself so this saved us. The download feature made it easy to create his birthday album afterward.

Patrick O.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Reunion•July 2024 Verified
5/5

Used it for our 20-year high school reunion. People who couldn't make it could still view the photos which was brilliant. We ended up with 400+ photos documenting the whole weekend. Worth every penny and then some.

Sarah W.
👶Baby Shower•January 2025 Verified
5/5

The free tier was perfect for our small baby shower - 20 photos was enough to test it out. We loved it so much we upgraded for the main event. The themes are gorgeous and it matched our party aesthetic perfectly. No brainer really.

Michael & Jennifer
💍Wedding•October 2024 Verified
5/5

Our photographer was great but couldn't be everywhere. Eventoly filled in all the gaps. We got photos from the getting ready rooms, the after party, and moments between that professional cameras missed. Some of our favorite shots came from guests!

Emma C.
💼Corporate Event•December 2024 Verified
5/5

We organize 3-4 company events per year and this has become our go-to solution. Setup takes minutes, everyone can participate without downloading anything, and we get a complete album every time. Their support is incredible too - Julie helped us with a billing question at like 11pm and was so patient and friendly. You can tell they actually care.

HHoncho4 reviews
Zahn Trotter
Managing Director of Smoke Photo + Video
No rating

Honcho has been the most exciting addition to our offering this year. Being able to make photos available instantly has been a huge hit with our clients. The built-in stats clearly show the uptake—and at awards events, it’s massive. People get their photos straight away, and they love it.

José Gonçalves
Owner of Fotos do Zé
No rating

After years of searching, I finally found the perfect way to share my marathon photos. I’m especially loving the notifications feature that lets participants know when new photos of them are found with face recognition.

Santiago Palacios
Co-founder of Bodega Producciones
No rating

Using Honcho has been a game-changer for us. It allowed us to introduce face recognition into our workflow and has been especially valuable during large sporting events, where it's nearly impossible for participants to browse through hundreds of photos. With Honcho, they can quickly find their pictures with a simple selfie.

Lauren Giuliani
Apple App Store reviewer, 27 Sep 2025
No rating

A public App Store review complains that deleting uploaded photos required deleting each photo one by one and asks for clearer auto-publish settings. This is included as review context, not as an aggregate verdict.

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Our Event Album beats both

If you are choosing betweenEEventolyandHHonchocompare 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 Honcho?

Honcho is the cheaper of the two, starting at $39 against Eventoly's $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 Honcho cost?

Honcho starts at $39 monthly, with a limited free tier as well.

Do Eventoly or Honcho make guests download an app?

Eventoly runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while Honcho 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 Eventoly and Honcho?

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 Eventoly vs Honcho

Searches for Our Event Album vs Eventoly vs Honcho, Eventoly vs Honcho alternative, and Eventoly vs Honcho 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 Eventoly vs Honcho 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.