Honest comparison · best photo sharing app for weddings

The best photo sharing apps for weddings, compared honestly

We make wed.photo, so this comparison sticks to facts: every price and feature below comes from each company's own website, with the date we checked it.

✓ No guest app download
✓ Private wed.photo URL
✓ Photos and videos
✓ TV mode and challenge prompts

Updated September 26, 2026

Live wedding album
Sofia & Lucas
wed.photo/sofia-lucas
Live uploads
TV mode notification
Maya uploaded 14 reception photos. Showing on the slideshow now.
QR card
Scan to upload photos, no app needed.
Wedding guests using a QR code photo sharing album during a reception
A wedding QR code album gives guests one simple place to upload reception photos and videos.
At a glance

9 wedding photo sharing apps, side by side

Listed alphabetically. Each company's details come from its own website, checked on September 26, 2026. We make wed.photo, so weigh our row accordingly.

AppPriceFree optionDo guests need an app or account?Guest videosHow long photos are kept
Google PhotosFree; uses Google Account storage (15 GB shared with Gmail and Drive); more via Google OneFree with a Google Account; 15 GB of storage shared across Gmail, Drive and PhotosLink viewers need no app; adding photos happens in Google Photos, signed in to a Google AccountYes; videos up to 10 GB each; up to 20,000 photos or videos per albumNo expiry stated; leaving removes that person's items; unused 2+ years may be deleted
GuestCamStandard $49 (list $55), Premium $97 (list $110), USD one-time per eventNo free plan listed (a live demo gallery is available)No app download or account needed on any plan (browser upload)Yes, unlimited on all plans; video files up to 9.8 GB each12 months (Standard) or 14 months (Premium), counted from the event date
GUESTPIXFree plan; wedding packages $49, $89 or $119 (3 galleries), USD one-timeUp to 50 photos (no videos), unlimited guests, 30-day upload windowNo app or account needed (QR code or private link opens in the browser)Paid packages only, unlimited; up to about 4 GB or 100 files per upload batchHosted 12 months from event date (Bundle: 24 months from purchase); renewal available
KululuFree plan; Plus $39, Pro $99 USD one-time per event, excl. tax (limited-time 50% off shown)Up to 100 uploads, 24-hour upload window, kept 7 days, standard (compressed) qualityNo app or account needed (upload in the browser via link or QR code)Yes, all plans; each counts toward the upload cap (Free 100, Plus 500, Pro unlimited)Free 7 days, Plus 90 days, Pro 1 year; after that uploads are no longer accessible
pix.weddingFree plan; Starter $49, Standard $59, Pro $89, USD one-time (sale; list $74, $89, $133)20 uploads to try with real guests, no credit card neededNo app, account or password needed (upload in the browser via QR code)Yes on paid plans; site says no limit on number or size of photos & videos6 months (Starter), 1 year (Standard) or 2 years (Pro), then permanently deleted
POVFree up to 10 guests; $4.99 (25 guests) to $89.99 (250) USD; one-time or recurring not statedFree for events with up to 10 guestsNo app download for guests (iOS App Clip, web on Android); guest account not statedNot stated on their site (pages describe photos, with a host-set per-guest photo limit)Gallery stays live indefinitely, with no time limit
wed.photoFree trial, then $39, $68 or $99 once per albumFree trial: 50 photos for 7 daysNo app or account needed (browser upload)On Celebration ($68) and Signature ($99)180 days, 1 year or 2 years by plan; full-resolution ZIP on paid plans
WediboxFree plan; Embed $29, Wedding $49, All-In-One $79, USD one-time50 guest photo uploads, no videos; QR code and link; no card, no time limitNo app or login needed (upload in the browser via QR code or link)Paid plans only, unlimited; files up to 3 GB each1 year (Embed, Wedding) or 2 years (All-In-One) from activation; extendable
WedUploaderBasic album free; Premium $29 USD one-time (local-currency prices differ); seating add-on $19Album link, QR code and signs free; gallery, guestbook and slideshow need PremiumNo app or account needed (upload in the browser via link or QR code)Yes; no WedUploader cap, limited by your Google Drive space (15 GB free from Google)Uploads go to your own Google Drive; albums have no expiration date

Sources: Google Photos · Google Photos · Google Photos · Google Photos · Google Photos · Google Photos · GuestCam · GuestCam · GuestCam · GUESTPIX · GUESTPIX · GUESTPIX · GUESTPIX · Kululu · Kululu · Kululu · Kululu · Kululu · pix.wedding · pix.wedding · POV · POV · POV · POV · Wedibox · Wedibox · Wedibox · Wedibox · Wedibox · WedUploader · WedUploader · WedUploader · WedUploader · WedUploader. Prices and features change, so check each site before you buy.

Google Photos

Best known for shared cloud albums.

Google Photos vs wed.photo
GuestCam

Best known for guest photo galleries and live walls.

GuestCam vs wed.photo
GUESTPIX

Best known for private QR event galleries.

GUESTPIX vs wed.photo
Kululu

Best known for digital event albums.

Kululu vs wed.photo
pix.wedding

Best known for QR wedding photo albums.

pix.wedding vs wed.photo
POV

Best known for .

wed.photo

Best known for couples who want guests to upload from the browser with no app or login, plus a live slideshow and full-resolution downloads.

Wedibox

Best known for all-in-one wedding websites and guestbooks.

Wedibox vs wed.photo
WedUploader

Best known for Google Drive based wedding uploads.

WedUploader vs wed.photo

How to choose

  • Test the guest flow on a phone that has never opened the album: scan, pick photos, upload. Every extra step (an app install, an account, a code) loses guests.
  • Check the real limits: photo and video caps, guest counts, and how long the album stays online.
  • Make sure you can download originals in full resolution, not just view them.
  • Decide whether you want photos on a screen during the party; not every service includes a live slideshow.
  • Compare the total price for your event, including upgrades you'd actually need.
Collect more candid photos
Avoid compressed group chats
Give guests one obvious upload place
Download everything in full resolution
How it works

From printed QR card to full wedding archive.

Use the same flow for table cards, welcome signs, invitations, live TV mode, and after-wedding reminder messages.

STEP 01

Create your private album

Add your names, date, and a memorable wed.photo URL that is easy to print on cards and signs.

STEP 02

Print or share the QR code

Place the QR at tables, the bar, the welcome sign, and inside the TV slideshow so guests always see it.

STEP 03

Guests upload without friction

Guests scan with their camera, choose photos or videos, and upload from the browser. No app, no account, no group chat.

STEP 04

Download everything after

Paid plans include full-resolution ZIP export. Download and verify a backup before your album storage period ends.

Your wedding album

One link: QR cards, uploads, gallery, TV mode, and downloads.

A short wed.photo URL is easier to trust on a printed card and easier for guests to type if their camera struggles.

FAQ

Do guests need to download an app?

No. wed.photo opens in the guest's phone browser after they scan the QR code. They can upload photos and videos without installing anything.

Can guests upload videos too?

Yes. Celebration and Signature albums can collect both photos and videos, which is useful for speeches, dance floor clips, and behind-the-scenes moments.

Is the wedding album private?

Your album is accessible to people with the link or QR code, including anyone the link is forwarded to. You can use your custom wed.photo URL on printed cards and signs.

Can we show uploads on a TV during the party?

Yes. On Celebration and Signature, TV mode turns your live album into a reception slideshow with a QR code on screen, so more guests join in while the event is happening.

Choose the features you need

Free Trial includes 50 photos for 7 days. Paid plans include full-resolution ZIP export. Videos and TV mode are available on Celebration and Signature. Download a backup before your album’s storage period ends.

Put it into practice

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