Honcho vs Kululu

An honest, side-by-side look at Honcho and Kululu 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.

OOur Event Album

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
One-time price
$39
USD, one-time
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Pricing at a glance

Published plans are shown separately from add-ons. Verified competitor prices use your selected currency, otherwise their listed currency.

Free Trial

The quickest way to try Honcho, absolutely risk-free. Public pricing page describes it as a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

Freemonthly
  • ·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
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Indie

$39monthly
  • ·10 GB of storage
  • ·Unlimited albums
  • ·Unlimited photos per album
  • ·Unlimited face searches
  • ·Online store with 10% sales commission
  • ·Photo editor
  • ·Wireless printing
  • ·Live slideshow
  • ·Custom profile in gallery
  • ·Custom domain
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Pro

$49monthly
  • ·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
  • ·Form to collect responses in gallery
  • ·Remove Honcho branding in gallery
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Studio

$59monthly
  • ·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
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Business Custom

Custom business plan; contact Kululu for pricing.

Freecontact us
  • ·Everything in Scale
  • ·Fully whitelabel branding
  • ·Custom domains
  • ·Dedicated human-powered moderation
  • ·Advanced customizations
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Free

Freefree
  • ·Up to 50 uploads of photos & videos
  • ·Unlimited guests & participants
  • ·Uploads are saved for 7 days
  • ·Basic customization options
  • ·Active for 24 hours from the event date
  • ·All uploads are saved in good quality
  • ·Live Photo Wall, digital album, no-app QR/link access, captions, and private album are listed as all-plan capabilities
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Plus

$79$39one-time
  • ·Up to 500 uploads of photos & videos
  • ·Unlimited guests & participants
  • ·Uploads are saved for 3 months
  • ·Better customization options
  • ·Active for 1 month from the event date
  • ·All uploads are saved in High-Quality
  • ·Download all photos & videos at once
  • ·Includes all-plan Live Photo Wall, digital album, no-app QR/link access, captions, and private album capabilities
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Business Starter

Business subscription for professionals; separate from one-time event upgrades.

$99monthly
  • ·Run up to 3 active events per month
  • ·Access to all Pro features
  • ·Original upload quality and metadata (EXIF, etc.)
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Pro

$199$99one-time
  • ·Unlimited uploads of photos & videos
  • ·Unlimited guests & participants
  • ·Uploads are saved for 1 year
  • ·Advanced customization options
  • ·Active for 3 months from the event date
  • ·All uploads are saved in High-Quality
  • ·Download all photos & videos at once
  • ·Moderation tools
  • ·Includes all-plan Live Photo Wall, digital album, no-app QR/link access, captions, and private album capabilities
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Business Growth

Business subscription for growing professionals and businesses; separate from one-time event upgrades.

$149monthly
  • ·Run up to 5 active events per month
  • ·Access to all Pro features
  • ·Automatic photo watermark and logo
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Business Scale

Business subscription for professional agencies; separate from one-time event upgrades.

$249monthly
  • ·Run up to 10 active events per month
  • ·Access to all Pro features
  • ·Welcome Forms
  • ·Lead Generation
  • ·Photo Wall Embeds
  • ·Sponsored Ads listed as soon
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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.

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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.

~Honcho supports QR-code gallery sharing, but the public evidence is about finding/sharing photographer photos, not guest uploads.
on Free (Free)
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.
on Free (Free)
NFC support

Guests tap an NFC tag or card with their phone to open the upload page.

Print-sized QR sign/card templates

Downloadable QR sign and card templates sized for printing at home or at a print shop.

Not verified
on Free (Free)
No Sign-Up Required

Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in.

Not verified
on Free (Free)
Customization
Custom branding

Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme.

on Free (Free)
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
Not verified
Guest experience
Live slideshow

A real-time slideshow of guest photos you can cast to a screen at the reception.

on Free (Free)
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.

Guest messaging / well-wishes

Guests leave written well-wishes or messages alongside their photos.

Not verified
on Free (Free)
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.

Not verified
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).

~Honcho supports selling digital downloads; a one-click download-all wedding archive was not found.
on Plus ($39)
Moderation / approval

Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly.

on Pro ($99)
Photo prints / products

Order physical prints or photo products directly from the gallery.

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 Free (Free)
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
Other
Multi-language

The guest-facing interface is available in multiple languages.

Not verified
Privacy
Private gallery

The gallery is private — only invited guests can view or upload.

Not verified
on Free (Free)

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

Pros
  • 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.
Cons
  • xPricing is a monthly subscription, not a one-time wedding album purchase.
  • xBuilt around photographer camera-to-cloud delivery rather than guest photo and video uploads.
  • xPaid plans still take online-store commission, from 10% on Indie down to 3% on Studio.
  • xNo public evidence found for wedding-style video guestbook, guest video uploads, or no-sign-up guest collection.
Pros
  • Free plan available for small events
  • QR code and link access with no guest app or registration
  • Live Photo Wall slideshow
  • Digital album with photos, videos, text posts and captions
  • Plus and Pro include bulk ZIP download
Cons
  • xFree plan is limited to 50 uploads on the current pricing page
  • xPlus is capped at 500 uploads; unlimited uploads require Pro
  • xDownload All is only available on Plus and Pro
  • xModeration is Pro-only
  • xCurrent sources did not verify face recognition, NFC support, audio guestbook, or photo challenge/game features

What people say

Real reviews, each linked to its source.

HHoncho4 reviews
Zahn Trotter
Managing Director of Smoke Photo + Video
No rating

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.

José Gonçalves
Owner of Fotos do Zé
No rating

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.

Santiago Palacios
Co-founder of Bodega Producciones
No rating

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.

Lauren Giuliani
Apple App Store reviewer, 27 Sep 2025
No rating

A public App Store review complains that deleting uploaded photos required deleting each photo one by one and asks for clearer auto-publish settings. This is included as review context, not as an aggregate verdict.

App StoreView source ↗
KKululu8 reviews
Stacy J.
🇺🇸 United States
No rating

Your photographer can’t be everywhere - this gave us so many angles and candid photos we wouldn’t have gotten (500+)! And no waiting to see it

First-party Kululu siteView source ↗
Dana M.
🇨🇦 Canada
No rating

We tested a few photo sharing apps for our upcoming company event and eventually went with Kululu. Everyone liked it and we got ton of good feedback from all our participants!

First-party Kululu siteView source ↗
Rushi's Wedding
🇸🇬 Singapore
No rating

Kululu made our wedding an unforgettable experience! The photo slideshow was a hit among our guests, who loved being able to share their photos and videos.

First-party Kululu siteView source ↗
Event Styl’d by Taj
Verified customer; Party/Celebration; June 2, 2026
No rating

Kululu’s Wall of Love lists recent verified-customer reviews, including Event Styl’d by Taj on June 2, 2026 saying it was a useful addition for their business.

First-party Kululu Wall of LoveView source ↗
Courtney
Verified customer; Wedding; June 2, 2026
No rating

A June 2, 2026 wedding reviewer named Courtney says Kululu was fun for guests and suggests getting extra storage because the gallery filled quickly.

First-party Kululu Wall of LoveView source ↗
Sebastien
Verified customer; Wedding; May 21, 2026
No rating

Sebastien’s May 21, 2026 wedding review says the link was shared again with digital thank-you cards after the wedding and that photos were still rolling in.

First-party Kululu Wall of LoveView source ↗
Ana I.
Verified customer; Birthday; May 5, 2026
No rating

Ana I. says she used Kululu for a birthday party in the Dominican Republic and valued the easy instructions plus Spanish-language support for family members.

First-party Kululu Wall of LoveView source ↗
Kululu homepage
First-party rating context
No rating

Kululu’s homepage publishes “Rated 4.7 based on 500+ reviews” and shows selected testimonials. Treat this as first-party rating context, not independent review-platform proof.

First-party Kululu siteView source ↗

Our Event Album beats both

If you are choosing betweenHHonchoandKKululucompare 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, Honcho or Kululu?

Both start at $39. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.

How much does Honcho cost?

Honcho starts at $39 monthly, with a limited free tier as well.

How much does Kululu cost?

Kululu starts at $39 one-time, with a limited free tier as well.

Do Honcho or Kululu make guests download an app?

Honcho asks guests to install an app, while Kululu 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 Honcho and Kululu?

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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How to evaluate Our Event Album vs Honcho vs Kululu

Searches for Our Event Album vs Honcho vs Kululu, Honcho vs Kululu alternative, and Honcho vs Kululu alternatives usually come from people who already know the category but are unsure which tool fits their event. The useful comparison is not a feature count. It is whether guests can contribute without friction and whether the host can keep, download, and share the final album easily.

A strong alternative should reduce guest steps, avoid surprise limits, and leave the host with one complete photo collection after the event.

What to compare before switching

  • Check whether the tool you choose for apps like Honcho vs Kululu lets guests upload from a browser instead of requiring a mobile app.
  • Compare what is included at the base price: QR code, hosting time, downloads, video support, and printable signage.
  • Look for privacy controls when evaluating wedding photo app comparison, especially for weddings, schools, memorials, and workplace events.
  • Read the setup flow, not just the marketing page. The best alternative is the one a host can launch without support.