Guesticon vs PixelParty
A side-by-side look at Guesticon and PixelParty 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.
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
Pricing at a glance
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Fairy Tale
Current pricing page lists Fairy Tale as Custom / Get a quote rather than a published fixed price.
- ·Unlimited albums - guests can upload forever, no expiry
- ·Unlimited photo uploads
- ·Unlimited video uploads
- ·Album customization and design themes
- ·Live Photo Wall for TV and projectors
- ·Multilingual album and RSVP pages - 10 languages supported
- ·Unlimited websites
- ·Table management and interactive polls
- ·Unlimited RSVP events
- ·Unlimited collaborators
- ·RSVP intro video, reminders, registry, guest import/export, seating exports
- ·Guestbook with text and audio
- ·Priority support
First Glance
Current pricing page: free plan for basic wedding photo collection, RSVP, table management, polls, and a 50-photo album limit.
- ·1 album - guests can upload forever, no expiry
- ·50 photos per album
- ·Live Photo Wall for TV and projectors
- ·Multilingual album and RSVP pages - 10 languages supported
- ·1 free website using Classic template
- ·Table management
- ·Interactive polls
- ·1 RSVP event
- ·Party size controls
First Look
- ·1 album - guests can upload forever, no expiry
- ·Unlimited photo uploads
- ·Album customization and design themes
- ·Live Photo Wall for TV and projectors
- ·Multilingual album and RSVP pages - 10 languages supported
- ·Premium wedding website templates
- ·Table management and interactive polls
- ·2 RSVP events
- ·1 collaborator
- ·RSVP intro video, reminders, registry, guest import/export, seating exports
- ·Guestbook with text and audio
Ever After
- ·3 albums - guests can upload forever, no expiry
- ·Unlimited photo uploads
- ·Unlimited video uploads
- ·Album customization and design themes
- ·Live Photo Wall for TV and projectors
- ·Multilingual album and RSVP pages - 10 languages supported
- ·Full website builder
- ·Table management and interactive polls
- ·3 RSVP events
- ·3 collaborators
- ·RSVP intro video, reminders, registry, guest import/export, seating exports
- ·Guestbook with text and audio
- ·Priority support
Free event
PixelParty's FAQ says it offers free and paid plans; its pricing data lists a free event for 8 guests and 20 uploads (2026-10-06).
- ·Up to 8 guests
- ·Up to 20 uploads
Classic
- ·Up to 500 guests
- ·Unlimited photo and video uploads
- ·1 year upload and download window
- ·Live realtime slideshow
- ·1 co-host
- ·QR code and event link included
Plus
- ·Unlimited guests
- ·Unlimited photo and video uploads
- ·2 year upload and download window
- ·Live realtime slideshow
- ·Unlimited co-hosts
- ·Priority support
Our Event Album is $39 USD, one-time
One payment for one event album.
Feature comparison
Marks reflect each company's published pages as we checked them.
| Feature | Guesticon | PixelParty |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Offline capture Guests can capture photos while offline; uploads sync once they are back online. | Not verified | Not verifiedFAQ: guests need an internet connection to upload photos. |
| 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 | |
| Photographer upload | Not verified | Not verified |
| Photo booth mode | Not verified | Not verified |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise how the gallery looks, for example with your names, colours, fonts or a theme. | on Ever After ($55.30) | |
| Slideshow themes / templates Choose from templates or themes for the live slideshow and gallery design. | Not verified | |
| Custom domain / URL Use a custom URL or domain for the event gallery. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Watermarks Add a watermark or overlay to photos in the gallery. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Guest experience | ||
| Live slideshow A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception. | ||
| Video guestbook Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Digital invites / RSVP Send digital invitations and collect RSVPs. | ||
| Guest messaging / well-wishes Guests leave written well-wishes or messages alongside their photos. | Not verified | |
| Real-time photo feed / wall A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event. | ||
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | on First Look ($29) | |
| 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. | ||
| Photo prints / products Order physical prints or photo products directly from the gallery. | Not verified | 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. | on Ever After ($55.30) | |
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Filters / in-app editing In-app filters or basic photo editing before uploading. | Not verified | |
| AI culling / curation AI automatically selects or curates the best shots. | Not verified | Not verified |
| MagicFind™ AI Photo-Finding AI finds every photo a specific person appears in and delivers it to them. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Auto categorization | Not verified | Not verified |
| 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 verifiedPricing page includes party size controls but does not publish a hard guest limit per wedding plan. | Not verified |
| Other | ||
| Multi-language The guest-facing interface is available in multiple languages. | Not verified | |
| Privacy | ||
| Password protection Protect the gallery with a password or access code. | Not verified | Not verified |
| 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
- ✓Guests can scan a QR code and upload without downloading an app
- ✓Free First Glance plan includes one album, 50 photos, Live Photo Wall, multilingual album/RSVP pages, a basic website, table management, polls, and one RSVP event
- ✓Broader planning bundle than a simple photo collector: RSVP, tables, polls, websites, and guestbook are part of the offer
- xThe product is broader than a focused QR photo gallery
- xFree First Glance is capped at 50 photos per album
- xVideo uploads start on Ever After, not First Look
- ✓Guests can upload photos, videos, and messages without app download or signup
- ✓All plans allow unlimited uploads and downloads
- ✓Private gallery, moderation controls, and full-album export are supported
- ✓Live slideshow on both paid packages; audio guestbook and disposable camera mode are offered
- ✓A free event is available to try it
- xFree event is limited to 8 guests and 20 uploads
- xGuests need an internet connection to upload
- xSome customer reviews mention upload problems, so test the guest flow and venue connection before the event
- xClassic includes 1 co-host; unlimited co-hosts and priority support need Plus
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“The QR code system? Absolute game-changer. My aunt literally just pointed her phone at the sign and uploaded 47 photos without any help. No app download, no confusion.”
“Photo sharing was wild. We printed three QR codes (one for each event) and by the end of the weekend we had 2,100+ photos uploaded. My cousins were competing to upload the funniest candids.”
“My only wish is that there was a way to send a reminder text to guests who hadn't uploaded yet, but I get why that's not included at the $29 price point.”
“The Ever After plan includes priority support which we actually used—they helped us set up a custom RSVP deadline and answered questions about album limits within like 20 minutes. That alone made the $79 worth it.”
“Only minor complaint: wish there was an option to moderate uploads before they went live, but honestly we didn't get any inappropriate photos so it wasn't an issue. Great platform overall.”
“Everything was very easy to use.”
“This was amazing. We added the qr code to multiple things around the wedding. Cards, signs, and menus. It made it very easy to get all of the photos people took of our wedding”
“We are very disappointed as the app did not allow most of our guests to upload their photos so they had to share via different apps.”
“Straightforward set up, easy access for admin and guests. Easy to view and download photos. QR codes provided for upload. Very positive experience.”
“The ease of use for guests was a welcomed convenience. The ability to have an aggregate of each person's perspective of my event shared in one place made photo sharing extremely easy and convenient.”
“We used this service for a funeral for the family to gather photos to be shown at the service. It was easy to use and easy to share.”
Or consider Our Event Album
If you are choosing betweenGuesticonandPixelPartyyou 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, Guesticon or PixelParty?
Guesticon is the cheaper of the two, starting at $29 against PixelParty's $43.99. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does Guesticon cost?
Guesticon starts at $29 one-time, with a limited free tier as well.
How much does PixelParty cost?
PixelParty starts at $43.99 one-time, with a limited free tier as well.
Do Guesticon or PixelParty make guests download an app?
Guesticon says guests can upload from a web browser, and PixelParty says guests can upload from a web browser. Our Event Album is web-only: guests scan a QR code and upload, no app required.
What else could I consider besides Guesticon and PixelParty?
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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