Comparison · updated October 2026
The short answer
Dropbox file requests let people upload without an account, but every file counts against your Dropbox quota (2 GB on the free Basic plan), guests can't see each other's photos, and there's no slideshow or guestbook. Eventoly is purpose-built for guest photos and videos at events.
At a glance
| Feature | Eventoly | Dropbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan (20 uploads) · paid $49 / $59 / $89 one-time per event | Free Basic (2 GB) or paid storage plans |
| App needed for guests | No — guests upload from their phone's browser | No for file requests |
| Guest account / login | No login, no email | No for uploaders |
| Upload limit | Unlimited photos & videos on every paid plan | Limited by your storage |
| Video uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Photo quality | Original quality, no compression | Original files |
| Live slideshow | Yes — live slideshow (Standard & Pro) | No |
| Guestbook | Written notes + voice messages (Standard & Pro) | No |
| Approve uploads first | Yes — approve uploads before they appear | Files land in a private folder |
| How long photos are kept | 6 months to 2 years, by plan | Your Dropbox quota |
| Download everything | One-click ZIP of the full album | Yes |
Dropbox details from Dropbox help: file requests, checked October 2026. “Not listed” means we couldn't confirm it on their site. Prices change, so check before you buy.
Verdict
Choose Eventoly for guest photos at weddings, parties and company events.
Choose Dropbox for receiving large deliverables from vendors.
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Guests scan, upload from their browser, and every photo and video lands in one private album — no app, no login. Free to try, one-time payment, trusted at 30,000+ events.
FAQ
Yes, through a file request. But uploads count against the requester's storage, and the free Basic plan has 2 GB.
No. File requests are one-way. Eventoly lets you choose whether guests can view and download the album.
Dropbox Basic is free but small. Enough storage for a whole event's videos usually means a paid subscription. Eventoly is a one-time payment per event.
Yes. Download the full album as a ZIP and upload it to Dropbox.
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