Comparison · updated October 2026
The short answer
Eventoly and GuestCam both start at $49 one-time with unlimited uploads and no app. Eventoly offers a free plan, upload approval and up to 2 years of storage for $89. GuestCam's $97 Premium adds a dial-in phone number for its audio guestbook, plus a paid face-search add-on.
At a glance
| Feature | Eventoly | GuestCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan (20 uploads) · paid $49 / $59 / $89 one-time per event | $49 Standard / $97 Premium, one-time per event |
| App needed for guests | No — guests upload from their phone's browser | No |
| Guest account / login | No login, no email | No |
| Upload limit | Unlimited photos & videos on every paid plan | Unlimited |
| Video uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Photo quality | Original quality, no compression | Original quality ZIP |
| Live slideshow | Yes — live slideshow (Standard & Pro) | Yes |
| Guestbook | Written notes + voice messages (Standard & Pro) | Audio guestbook (web + phone booth; dial-in on Premium) |
| Approve uploads first | Yes — approve uploads before they appear | Not listed |
| How long photos are kept | 6 months to 2 years, by plan | 12 months (Standard) / 14 months (Premium) |
| Download everything | One-click ZIP of the full album | One-click ZIP |
GuestCam details from GuestCam pricing, checked October 2026. “Not listed” means we couldn't confirm it on their site. Prices change, so check before you buy.
Verdict
Choose Eventoly if you want the longest storage per dollar, a free trial, and control over what appears in the album.
Choose GuestCam if a phone-call audio guestbook or paid face search matters more to you than price and storage length.
New to QR photo sharing? See how Eventoly works, browse every Eventoly feature, or read our guide to the best wedding photo sharing apps.
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
At the top tier, yes: Eventoly Pro is $89 with 2 years of storage, while GuestCam Premium is $97 with 14 months. Both entry plans are $49. Eventoly also has a free plan.
Yes. Eventoly's guestbook takes written notes and voice messages recorded on the upload page (Standard and Pro). GuestCam's Premium plan adds a dial-in phone number.
No. Guests scan a QR code and upload from their browser on both. Eventoly needs no login or email.
Eventoly gives 3, 6 or 12 months to upload depending on plan. GuestCam gives 6 months on Standard and 12 months on Premium.
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