Guestlense vs Honcho
A side-by-side look at Guestlense and Honcho 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
Published plans are shown separately from add-ons. Verified competitor prices use your selected currency, otherwise their listed currency.
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
Free Trial
A 7-day free trial with no credit card required.
- ·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
Indie
- ·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
Pro
- ·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
Studio
- ·Unlimited storage
- ·Unlimited albums
- ·Unlimited photos per album
- ·Unlimited face searches
- ·Online store with 2% 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
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 | Guestlense | Honcho |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Print-sized QR sign/card templates Downloadable QR sign and card templates sized for printing at home or at a print shop. | ~Printed QR cards are included only in $99+ packages. | Not verified |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | Not verified | |
| Photographer upload | Not verified | |
| Photo booth mode | Not verified | |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise how the gallery looks, for example with your names, colours, fonts or a theme. | ~Layouts, cover image and custom font; no logo branding is stated. | |
| 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. | ||
| 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 |
| 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. | ~Captions are supported; likes/comments were not found. | Not verified |
| Management | ||
| Download all Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP). | Not verifiedSelling digital downloads is listed; a download-all is not mentioned. | |
| 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 verifiedA Polaroid-print package is mentioned in its FAQ but not offered on the pricing page. | |
| Event albums / photo books Create a designed event album or printed photo book. | ||
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | Not verifiedIts site and App Store listing describe photos; video is not mentioned. | |
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | |
| Filters / in-app editing In-app filters or basic photo editing before uploading. | Not verified | |
| Privacy | ||
| Password protection Protect the gallery with a password or access code. | 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
- ✓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
- ✓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
- xFAQ says videos are slightly compressed on download
- xMaximum video duration is not publicly stated
- xZola rating is based on only 2 reviews
- ✓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.
- xPricing is a monthly or annual subscription, not a one-time wedding album purchase.
- xBuilt around photographer camera-to-cloud delivery rather than guest photo and video uploads.
- xPaid plans take an online-store commission: 5% on Indie, 3% on Pro, 2% on Studio (15% during the trial).
- xIts site does not mention video uploads, a video guestbook, or no-sign-up guest collection.
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“Guestlense Digital Photo Guest Book was a fantastic addition to our wedding day. Their communication throughout the process was professional and quick. The service was easy to use and very affordable, allowing us to keep all of our guests' photos in one place.”
“We used Guestlense for our wedding in October 2024 and loved it. Our guests uploaded a ton of photos and my husband and I were able to look through them that night.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Or consider Our Event Album
If you are choosing betweenGuestlenseandHonchoyou 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, Guestlense or Honcho?
Honcho is the cheaper of the two, starting at $20 against Guestlense's $49. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does Guestlense cost?
Guestlense starts at $49 one-time.
How much does Honcho cost?
Honcho starts at $20 monthly, with a limited free tier as well.
What else could I consider besides Guestlense and Honcho?
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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