Comparison · updated October 2026
The short answer
Joy is an all-in-one wedding website with free guest photo sharing, up to 1,000 photos per event. Eventoly is a dedicated guest photo tool: unlimited photos and videos on paid plans, a voice and written guestbook, upload approval and a live slideshow. Many couples use Joy for the website and Eventoly for the photos.
At a glance
| Feature | Eventoly | Joy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan (20 uploads) · paid $49 / $59 / $89 one-time per event | Free (photo sharing included with Joy events) |
| App needed for guests | No — guests upload from their phone's browser | No for photo sharing (Joy app optional) |
| Guest account / login | No login, no email | No account needed to contribute photos |
| Upload limit | Unlimited photos & videos on every paid plan | Up to 1,000 photos per event free |
| Video uploads | Yes | Not listed |
| Photo quality | Original quality, no compression | Not listed |
| Live slideshow | Yes — live slideshow (Standard & Pro) | Photos shared in real time |
| Guestbook | Written notes + voice messages (Standard & Pro) | Virtual guestbook well-wishes |
| Approve uploads first | Yes — approve uploads before they appear | Not listed |
| How long photos are kept | 6 months to 2 years, by plan | Not listed |
| Download everything | One-click ZIP of the full album | Guests and hosts can download |
Joy details from Joy: collect wedding guest photos, 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 expect more than 1,000 photos, want videos and voice messages, or want a dedicated upload experience. It works alongside a Joy website: put the Eventoly QR code on your Joy page.
Choose Joy's built-in sharing if you're on Joy already and a smaller photo count is fine.
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
Joy includes up to 1,000 photos per event free. Eventoly's paid plans have no upload limit for photos or videos.
Yes. Add your Eventoly upload link or QR code to your Joy website, and keep Joy for RSVP and registry.
No. Joy doesn't require an account to contribute photos, and Eventoly needs no app, login or email.
For 150+ guests, unlimited uploads matter. Busy weddings regularly pass 1,000 photos, so Eventoly's unlimited plans are the safer bet.
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