Guestlense vs Scanova
An honest, side-by-side look at Guestlense and Scanova 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.
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
Enterprise
Request a quote. Public pricing page calculates estimates for discussion only.
- ·Custom QR code limits
- ·Unlimited scans
- ·Custom users and domains
- ·Bulk operations
- ·Dynamic QR Code APIs
- ·SSO
- ·Data security compliance
- ·Dedicated relationship manager
Basic
- ·3 QR Codes
- ·Unlimited Scans
- ·No limit on the number of times users can scan your QR Codes.
Ultra Lite
One-time fee for one lifetime dynamic QR code.
- ·1 Dynamic QR Code of any category
- ·All Lite Plan features
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.
Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping.
Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery.
Order physical prints or photo products directly from the gallery.
Maximum photos/videos guests can upload to the gallery. Blank = unlimited.
✓ 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
- ✓Current public pricing is transparent for Basic, Lite, Standard, Pro, and Ultra Lite plans
- ✓Unlimited scans are listed across plans
- ✓Dynamic/editable QR codes, custom design, analytics, and export formats are core strengths
- ✓White-labeled pages, custom domains, bulk operations, APIs, and SSO are available on higher plans
- ✓G2 currently shows 4.6/5 from 81 reviews
- xNot wedding-specific and not a guest photo gallery
- xNo native wedding album, live slideshow, guest comments, or download-all photo collection workflow found
- xSubscription pricing can be overkill for one wedding QR code
- xPlan limits are QR-code/page limits, not guest/photo/upload limits
- xEnterprise pricing requires a quote
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“Guestlense Digital Photo Guest Book was a fantastic addition to our wedding day. 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 we were able to look through them that night.”
“Zola lists Guestlense at 5.0 from 2 reviews, prices from $49, and 39 Zola couples booked.”
“G2 currently lists Scanova at 4.6 out of 5 from 81 reviews. Review summaries emphasize ease of use, customization, analytics, and support, with pricing mentioned as a limitation by some users.”
“A visible G2 reviewer praised Scanova for a clean interface, analytics depth, ease of use, and supportive customer care.”
“A visible G2 reviewer said Scanova helped their company create over 30,000 dynamic QR codes and praised the API and support team.”
“A visible G2 reviewer liked reusable QR codes but reported persistent desktop login issues across browsers.”
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing betweenGGuestlenseandSScanovacompare 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 Scanova?
Scanova is the cheaper of the two, starting at $5 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 Scanova cost?
Scanova starts at $5 yearly.
Do Guestlense or Scanova make guests download an app?
Guestlense runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while Scanova 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 Scanova?
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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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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