PixelParty vs The Guest
An honest, side-by-side look at PixelParty and The Guest 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.
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
Historical The Guest app (unavailable)
Historical mirrors list The Guest as free before discontinuation. This is not current pricing; AppBrain says the app was removed from Google Play on December 20, 2023.
- ·Historical app listing: free app
- ·Automatic photo and video sharing from guests’ normal iPhone camera
- ·Real-time sharing during event windows
- ·Full-resolution photo and full-length video downloads
- ·Automatically created web album
- ·Live web slideshow
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.
Guests can capture photos while offline; uploads sync once they are back online.
Downloadable QR sign and card templates sized for printing at home or at a print shop.
Choose from templates or themes for the live slideshow and gallery design.
Guests leave written well-wishes or messages alongside their photos.
Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook.
Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly.
Order physical prints or photo products directly from the gallery.
AI finds every photo a specific person appears in and delivers it to them.
✓ 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
- ✓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
- ✓Historical app automatically shared guests’ photos and videos
- ✓Supported full-resolution photo and full-length video downloads
- ✓Included a web album and live web slideshow
- ✓Published historical App Store-style testimonials were positive
- xNo current downloadable app or purchasable plan
- xGuest flow required installing an app
- xDomain does not currently resolve
- xHistorical pricing/add-on data is not current 2026 pricing
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
“Everything was very easy to use.”
“We added the QR code to multiple things around the wedding. Cards, signs, and menus. It made it very easy to get all of the photos people took of our wedding.”
“Did not allow most of our guests to upload their photos, so they had to share via different apps.”
“Straightforward set up, easy access for admin and guests. Easy to view and download photos. QR codes provided for upload. Very positive experience.”
“The ease of use for guests was a welcomed convenience. The ability to have each person's perspective of my event shared in one place made photo sharing extremely easy and convenient.”
“One customer said they wished there were an easier way to download photos directly to a device, so we should not overstate download UX beyond PixelParty's own one-click/original export claims.”
“A published AppAdvice testimonial from Melanie R. said the app was useful for both a friend’s wedding and her own, especially for seeing friends’ shots in real time.”
“A published testimonial from Brian S. said the app helped them get photos with everyone who came to the wedding.”
“A published testimonial from Nikki M. described sharing wedding pictures as easy and suited to special days.”
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing betweenPPixelPartyandTThe Guestcompare 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, PixelParty or The Guest?
PixelParty starts at $43.99 one-time. The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans.
How much does PixelParty cost?
PixelParty starts at $43.99 one-time.
How much does The Guest cost?
The Guest has a free tier, plus paid plans.
Do PixelParty or The Guest make guests download an app?
PixelParty runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while The Guest asks guests to install an app. Our Event Album is web-only: guests scan a QR code and upload, no app required.
Is there a better alternative to PixelParty and The Guest?
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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One QR code. No guest apps. One flat price, no subscriptions.
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