Guestlense vs PixelParty
An honest, side-by-side look at Guestlense and PixelParty 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.
Plans
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
Digital Guestbook + 30 QR Cards + 50 Polaroid Prints
Adds up to 50 Polaroid-style photo prints with worldwide free shipping.
- Everything in Digital Guestbook + 30 QR Cards
- 1 order with up to 50 Polaroid-style photos printed and shipped
- Worldwide free shipping
Plans
Classic
- Up to 80 guests
- Unlimited photo and video uploads
- 3 month upload and download window
- QR code and event link included
- Includes PixelParty feature set where available
Plus
Most popular wedding package. User-visible package card confirms up to 500 guests, unlimited photo/video uploads, 1 year upload/download, live real-time slideshow, unlimited co-hosts, and RSVP + digital invites.
- Up to 500 guests
- Unlimited photo and video uploads
- 1 year upload and download window
- Live real-time slideshow
- Unlimited co-hosts
- RSVP + digital invites
Unlimited
For large-scale events. User-visible package card confirms unlimited guests, unlimited co-hosts, unlimited photo/video uploads, 2 year upload/download, and priority support.
- Unlimited guests
- Unlimited co-hosts
- Unlimited photo and video uploads
- 2 year upload and download window
- Priority support
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.
| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||
| Offline capture Guests can capture photos while offline; uploads sync once they are back online. | Not verified | |
| Printed QR signs / cards Provides printable QR signs, table cards or stickers to display at the event. | ~Printed QR cards are included only in $99+ packages. | |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | ||
| Photographer upload | Not verified | |
| Photo booth mode | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme. | ||
| 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 | |
| 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. | ||
| Video guestbook Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple. | ||
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | ||
| Digital invites / RSVP Send digital invitations and collect RSVPs. | Not verified | |
| 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. | Not verified | |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | ~Captions are supported; likes/comments were not found. | |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | Not verified | |
| 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. | ~Polaroid-style prints are included only in the $199 package. | |
| 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. | ||
| 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 | |
| MagicFind™ AI Photo-Finding AI finds every photo a specific person appears in and delivers it to them. | Not verified | |
| Auto categorization | 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. | ||
| Private gallery The gallery is private — only invited guests can view or upload. | ||
✓ 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
- ✓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 and Polaroid-style prints
- ✓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 or Polaroid prints
- xFAQ says videos are slightly compressed on download
- xMaximum video duration is not publicly stated
- xZola rating is based on only 2 reviews
- ✓Guests can upload photos, videos, and messages without app download or signup
- ✓Current packages include unlimited photo and video uploads
- ✓Private gallery, moderation controls, and one-click downloads are supported
- ✓Live slideshow, audio guestbook, disposable camera mode, and RSVP/digital invite features are available on current package surfaces
- ✓Regional currency pricing is exposed by PixelParty's live pricing endpoint
- xPixelParty's public pages show inconsistent scale claims across homepage, pricing page, and embedded app, so we should avoid repeating event-count claims
- xPricing is partly loaded through an embedded app/Cloud Function rather than fully rendered in the static pricing page
- xSome customer reviews mention upload reliability or support issues, so couples should test their venue network and guest flow before the event
- xFeature availability varies by package; Classic is limited to 80 guests and shorter upload/download duration
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
Guestlense
3 reviews
PixelParty
6 reviews
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing between Guestlense and PixelParty, compare 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, Guestlense or PixelParty?
PixelParty is the cheaper of the two, starting at $43.99 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 PixelParty cost?
PixelParty starts at $43.99 one-time.
Do Guestlense or PixelParty make guests download an app?
Guestlense runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while PixelParty runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code. Our Event Album is web-only: guests scan a QR code and upload, no app required.
Is there a better alternative to Guestlense and PixelParty?
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.
Our Event Album beats both. Start your album in 5 minutes.
One QR code. No guest apps. One flat price, no subscriptions.
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