Eventoly vs PhotoCircle

A side-by-side look at Eventoly and PhotoCircle for collecting photos and videos at your event. Prices and features below come from each app's own published pages and link to their sources, so you can compare them directly.

Our Event Album

Or compare both with Our Event Album

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.

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
  • ·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
  • ·Guestbook (notes & voice)
  • ·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
  • ·Wedding website, RSVP with meal choices, seating chart
  • ·Custom event link
  • ·Unlimited photos & videos
  • ·Unlimited guests
  • ·Original quality (no compression)
  • ·ZIP download for admins
  • ·Guestbook (notes & voice)
  • ·Likes
  • ·Guest name tracking
  • ·Multiple admins
  • ·Upload page themes & layouts
  • ·Canva QR code designs
  • ·Priority support
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Friends & Family

Free/personal app experience. FAQ says no imposed overall limit for people, photos, or videos, but default per-upload and video-length limits still apply.

Freefree
  • ·Private invite-only Circles
  • ·No imposed overall people/photo/video limit in FAQ
  • ·Default 40-photo upload batch limit
  • ·Default 60-second video clips
  • ·Standard media quality: 3 MP photos / 720p videos
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PhotoCircle+

$1.29monthly
  • ·Ad-free for subscriber only
  • ·Videos up to 4 minutes
  • ·Search by Circle name and captions
  • ·Upload up to 200 photos at a time
  • ·Download all media in a Circle at once
  • ·Web slideshow
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PhotoCircle+ Annual

$9.99yearly
  • ·Same PhotoCircle+ features as monthly
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Programs/Nonprofit Basic

$20yearly
  • ·Organization plan for programs and nonprofits
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Programs/Nonprofit Advanced

$60yearly
  • ·Organization plan for programs and nonprofits
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Professionals & Consultants

$80yearly
  • ·Organization plan for professionals and consultants
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Business

$120yearly
  • ·Workspace portal
  • ·Branding
  • ·Roles and permissions
  • ·Moderation
  • ·File upload
  • ·Watermarking
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Enterprise

$180yearly
  • ·Organization plan
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K-12 School Starter

$400yearly
  • ·School plan
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K-12 School Core

$650yearly
  • ·School plan
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Our Event Album is $39 USD, one-time

One payment for one event album.

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Feature comparison

Marks reflect each company's published pages as we checked them.

FeatureEventolyPhotoCircle
Capture
QR code upload

Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos to the event gallery — no app, no account.

~Members can be added by a shareable link or a scannable QR code; they join a Circle in the app.
No app required

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

~Free plan: "Web App: Not included". The web app comes with PhotoCircle+ and premium plans.
NFC support

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

Not verifiedNot verified
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 how the gallery looks, for example with your names, colours, fonts or a 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
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.

~Included on Standard and Pro; Starter card shows live slideshow crossed out.~PhotoCircle+ web slideshow with music, layouts and titles; not a live event slideshow.
Video guestbook

Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple.

Not verifiedNot verified
Photo challenges / games

Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping.

Not verifiedNot verified
Comments & likes

Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery.

Audio guestbook

Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook.

on Standard ($59)Not verified
Management
Download all

Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP).

on PhotoCircle+ ($1.29)
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.
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 verifiedNot verified
Metrics
Uploads limit

Maximum photos/videos guests can upload to the gallery. Blank = unlimited.

Not verified~No imposed overall Friends & Family limit, but uploads are limited to 40 photos at a time by default and 200 at a time with PhotoCircle+/premium.
Storage / active duration

How long the gallery stays live and uploads are kept. Blank = unlimited / forever.

Not verified
Guest limit

Maximum number of guests/contributors. Blank = unlimited.

Not verified
Max video length

Longest single video a guest can upload. Blank = no limit.

Not verified~Default video length is 60 seconds; PhotoCircle+ and premium users can upload videos up to 4 minutes.
Privacy
Private gallery

The gallery is not public: only people given access, for example through the event's QR code or private link, can view or upload.

Not verified

✓ supportedx not offered, per the company~ partial? unconfirmedNot verified not verified in the sources we checked

What Our Event Album includes

  • ✓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
  • ✓Likes, guest-name tracking, Canva QR designs, and multiple admins on every plan; guestbook (notes and voice) on Standard and Pro
  • ✓Standard and Pro include live slideshow; Pro adds a wedding website, RSVP, seating chart and a custom event link
Cons
  • xStarter excludes live slideshow, guestbook, sub-albums, and custom fonts
  • 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
  • ✓Free Friends & Family version with no imposed overall photo, video, or member limit in the FAQ
  • ✓iOS and Android apps; web app with PhotoCircle+ or premium plans
  • ✓Private invite-only Circles for photos, videos, comments, and reactions
  • ✓PhotoCircle+ adds download-all, web slideshow, search, longer videos, and larger batch uploads
  • ✓Organization premium plans add branding, roles, moderation, file upload, watermarking, and Canva integration
Cons
  • xOn the free plan guests use the app: its plan table says "Web App: Not included"
  • xFree/default photos are compressed to about 3 MP and videos to 720p
  • xDefault video length is 60 seconds and default batch upload limit is 40 photos
  • xOrganization plans are priced per seat per year
  • xNot wedding-specific: no printable wedding QR signs or RSVP found

What people say

Real reviews, each linked to its source.

Eventoly15 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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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 · marked Verified on Eventoly's reviews page
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.”

PhotoCircle2 reviews
Ddw1121
5-star App Store review titled "Perfect", May 2026
5/5

“I used this app for cataloging and for approvals on sorting while being able to share within the catatogories To invite accordingly. It was simple and handy.”

Apple App Store reviewView source ↗
Dany Stasolla
Google Play review, Aug 13 2025
No rating

“Second, the limit to how many photos you can upload or how long videos are is incredibly small.”

Google Play reviewView source ↗

Or consider Our Event Album

If you are choosing betweenEventolyandPhotoCircleyou can also compare Our Event Album: 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 during your hosting period

Frequently asked questions

Which costs more, Eventoly or PhotoCircle?

PhotoCircle is the cheaper of the two, starting at $1.29 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 PhotoCircle cost?

PhotoCircle starts at $1.29 monthly, with a limited free tier as well.

What else could I consider besides Eventoly and PhotoCircle?

Our Event Album is another option: 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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How to evaluate Our Event Album vs Eventoly vs PhotoCircle

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