Guestlense vs PhotoCircle
A side-by-side look at Guestlense 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.
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
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.
- ·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
PhotoCircle+
- ·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
Business
- ·Workspace portal
- ·Branding
- ·Roles and permissions
- ·Moderation
- ·File upload
- ·Watermarking
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 | PhotoCircle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | ~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 verified | Not verified |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | Not verified | Not verified |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | ~Captions are supported; likes/comments were not found. | |
| 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. | ||
| 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. | Not verified |
| Event albums / photo books Create a designed event album or printed photo book. | ||
| 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 verified | Not 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 | ||
| 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. | ||
✓ 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
- ✓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
- 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.
“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.”
“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.”
“Second, the limit to how many photos you can upload or how long videos are is incredibly small.”
Or consider Our Event Album
If you are choosing betweenGuestlenseandPhotoCircleyou 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 PhotoCircle?
PhotoCircle is the cheaper of the two, starting at $1.29 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 PhotoCircle cost?
PhotoCircle starts at $1.29 monthly, with a limited free tier as well.
What else could I consider besides Guestlense 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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