Comparison · updated October 2026
The short answer
Both let guests upload photos and videos through a QR code with no app. Eventoly is the stronger pick if you want a free plan to test with, voice-message guestbook, upload approval and up to 2 years of storage; GuestPix suits hosts who want packages tailored to a specific event type, such as memorials or kids' parties.
At a glance
| Feature | Eventoly | GuestPix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan (20 uploads) · paid $49 / $59 / $89 one-time per event | One-time packages per event; prices vary by event type |
| 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 on Medium plans and up |
| Video uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Photo quality | Original quality, no compression | Full-resolution downloads |
| Live slideshow | Yes — live slideshow (Standard & Pro) | Yes |
| Guestbook | Written notes + voice messages (Standard & Pro) | Guest messages (voice not listed) |
| 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 from the event date |
| Download everything | One-click ZIP of the full album | Full-resolution ZIP |
GuestPix details from GuestPix 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 to try it free first, need audio messages from guests, or want control over what appears in the album. It's the safer choice for weddings: 30,000+ events and a 4.9/5 rating from 1,319 reviews.
Choose GuestPix if your event is a niche type they package specifically and you prefer buying a bundle made for that occasion.
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
Eventoly's paid plans are $49, $59 and $89, paid once per event, and there's a free plan for testing. GuestPix also sells one-time packages, priced by event type, so compare the plan that matches your event and how long you need the album kept.
No. Both work from a QR code or link in the phone's browser. Eventoly also needs no login or email from guests.
GuestPix hosts galleries for 12 months from the event date. Eventoly keeps albums for 6 months to 2 years depending on the plan, and you can download everything as a ZIP at any time.
Yes. Create an Eventoly event, print the new QR code, and download your existing GuestPix gallery as a backup. Guests only ever see the QR code you give them.
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