Eventoly vs The Guest
An honest, side-by-side look at Eventoly and The Guest 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.
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
Historical The Guest app (unavailable)
Historical mirrors list The Guest as free before discontinuation. This is not current pricing; AppBrain says the app was removed from Google Play on December 20, 2023.
- ·Historical app listing: free app
- ·Automatic photo and video sharing from guests’ normal iPhone camera
- ·Real-time sharing during event windows
- ·Full-resolution photo and full-length video downloads
- ·Automatically created web album
- ·Live web slideshow
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.
Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos to the event gallery — no app, no account.
Downloadable QR sign and card templates sized for printing at home or at a print shop.
Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme.
Choose from templates or themes for the live slideshow and gallery design.
A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception.
A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event.
Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook.
Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly.
✓ 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
- ✓Historical app automatically shared guests’ photos and videos
- ✓Supported full-resolution photo and full-length video downloads
- ✓Included a web album and live web slideshow
- ✓Published historical App Store-style testimonials were positive
- xNo current downloadable app or purchasable plan
- xGuest flow required installing an app
- xDomain does not currently resolve
- xHistorical pricing/add-on data is not current 2026 pricing
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“A published AppAdvice testimonial from Melanie R. said the app was useful for both a friend’s wedding and her own, especially for seeing friends’ shots in real time.”
“A published testimonial from Brian S. said the app helped them get photos with everyone who came to the wedding.”
“A published testimonial from Nikki M. described sharing wedding pictures as easy and suited to special days.”
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing betweenEEventolyandTThe Guestcompare 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 The Guest?
Eventoly starts at $49 one-time. The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans.
How much does Eventoly cost?
Eventoly starts at $49 one-time.
How much does The Guest cost?
The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans.
Do Eventoly or The Guest make guests download an app?
Eventoly runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while The Guest 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 The Guest?
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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