Scanova vs WedUploader
An honest, side-by-side look at Scanova and WedUploader 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
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
Ultra Lite
One-time fee for one lifetime dynamic QR code.
- 1 Dynamic QR Code of any category
- All Lite Plan features
Plans
Limitless WedUploader Experience
- Unlimited photo and video uploads to your Google Drive
- Original high-quality files
- Unlimited guest contributors, no logins necessary
- Unique link, QR code, and sign templates for each album
- Unlimited albums
- No expiration date
- Real-time album gallery
- Captions and messaging in private digital guestbook
- Guest voicemails
- Multiple album page layouts
- Custom album colors
- Personalized album web link
- Event managers
- Helpful event links
- Premium QR code template library
- Fullscreen real-time slideshow photo wall
- Choose photos to display or keep private
Add-ons
Optional extras, separated from real plans so the base price stays clear.
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. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| No app required Guests contribute via a web browser; there is nothing to download or install. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| NFC support Guests tap an NFC tag or card with their phone to open the upload page. | Not verified | |
| 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. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| No Sign-Up Required Guests contribute without creating an account or signing in. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Customization | ||
| Custom branding Personalise the gallery with your names, colours, logo or theme. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| Custom domain / URL Use a custom URL or domain for the event gallery. | Not verified | ~Pricing page says hosts can personalize the album web link, but does not document a custom domain. |
| 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. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| Video guestbook Guests record short video messages — a video guestbook for the couple. | Not verified | |
| Photo challenges / games Photo prompts or scavenger-hunt style games to get guests snapping. | Not verified | |
| Digital invites / RSVP Send digital invitations and collect RSVPs. | Not verified | ~Pricing page lists helpful links to itinerary, registry, wedding website, and more; RSVP/digital invitation tooling was not verified. |
| Guest messaging / well-wishes Guests leave written well-wishes or messages alongside their photos. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Real-time photo feed / wall A live feed or wall of photos as guests upload them during the event. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Comments & likes Guests can like and comment on photos in the gallery. | Not verified | ~Pricing page lists captions and messaging, but not likes. |
| Audio guestbook Guests leave voice messages (often via a dial-in phone) — an audio guestbook. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Management | ||
| Download all Download all photos and videos from the event at once (e.g. a single ZIP). | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| Moderation / approval Hosts can review, approve or hide uploads before they appear publicly. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| 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 | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
| Media | ||
| Video support Guests can upload videos, not just photos. | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) | |
| Face recognition AI groups photos by face so guests can find shots of themselves. | Not verified | |
| 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 | |
| Metrics | ||
| Uploads limit Maximum photos/videos guests can upload to the gallery. Blank = unlimited. | Not verified | 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. | Not verified | |
| Private gallery The gallery is private — only invited guests can view or upload. | Not verified | on Limitless WedUploader Experience ($39) |
✓ 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
- ✓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
- ✓Guests upload via browser URL or QR code with no guest logins necessary
- ✓Uploads go directly to the host’s Google Drive in original quality
- ✓Current package includes unlimited photo and video uploads, unlimited guest contributors, unlimited albums, and no expiration date
- ✓Includes QR code and sign templates, real-time gallery, fullscreen slideshow photo wall, captions/messaging, voicemails, custom colors, album layouts, and personalized album link
- xRequires the host to connect and rely on Google Drive storage
- xNo independent aggregate App Store, Trustpilot, or Google rating/count was verified
- xSeating chart is a paid add-on after the premium package is purchased
- xNo evidence found for NFC, face recognition, AI photo finding, photo challenges, prints, or multi-language support
- xRegional pricing varies, so buyers should verify the checkout currency shown in their location
What people say
Real reviews, each linked to its source.
Scanova
4 reviews
WedUploader
4 reviews
Our Event Album beats both
If you are choosing between Scanova and WedUploader, 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, Scanova or WedUploader?
Scanova is the cheaper of the two, starting at $5 against WedUploader's $39. For comparison, Our Event Album is $39 one-time with no subscription.
How much does Scanova cost?
Scanova starts at $5 yearly.
How much does WedUploader cost?
WedUploader starts at $39 one-time.
Do Scanova or WedUploader make guests download an app?
Scanova runs in a web browser, so guests just scan a QR code, while WedUploader 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 Scanova and WedUploader?
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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