What does a wedding photo app cost?
QR-code wedding photo apps cost between $19.99 and about €119 per event as of July 2026. GuestCam.io sits at the low end — free to start, one-time $19.99 for everything — while several well-known alternatives charge $39–49 per event or €49–119 packages. Here are the real numbers.
2026 price comparison
List prices from each vendor's public pricing page, checked July 2026. Prices and tiers change — always confirm on the vendor's site.
| Option | Price | Free tier | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| GuestCam | $19.99 one-time | Yes — 20 photos/guest, 7 days | Yes, up to 200 MB |
| POV | $39 per event | Up to 10 guests | Yes |
| GuestPix | €49–119 one-time | Trial gallery | Yes |
| Guestcam.co (different company) | $49 per event | Limited | Yes |
| Dearest | ~$49 per event | Limited | Yes |
| Physical disposable cameras | $300–900 for 15 tables + development | — | No |
What the one-time $19.99 includes
- Unlimited photos and videos from unlimited guests
- Video uploads up to 200 MB each
- 6 months of storage with bulk download
- AI photo tagging for a searchable gallery
- No subscription — one event, one payment
When free is enough
The free plan (20 photos per guest, photos only, 7-day storage, no credit card) covers a smaller wedding where you download the gallery within the week. Upgrade only if you want videos, longer storage, or expect heavy uploaders.
Cost questions, answered
How much does a wedding photo sharing app cost?
Most QR-code wedding photo apps charge between $19.99 and about $119 per event as of July 2026. GuestCam is at the low end: free to start (20 photos per guest, 7-day storage) and a one-time $19.99 per event for unlimited photos and videos, 200 MB video uploads, 6 months of storage, and AI photo tagging. Several competitors charge $39–49 per event or tiered €49–119 packages.
Are wedding photo apps a subscription?
The good ones are not. For a one-day event a one-time price per event is the honest model — you pay once, the gallery lives for the storage period, and nothing renews. GuestCam charges a single $19.99 per event with no subscription.
How does the cost compare to disposable cameras?
Physical disposable cameras for 15 tables typically cost $300–900 including film development, deliver about 27 shots per camera, take weeks to develop, and give you no digital originals. A QR photo page costs $0–19.99, collects unlimited digital photos instantly, and includes video.
Is there a genuinely free option?
Yes. GuestCam's free plan is actually free — no credit card, up to 20 photo uploads per guest and 7 days of storage. For a smaller wedding where you download the gallery within a week, the free plan can be all you need.
What should be included in the price?
Check four things before paying: unlimited uploads (some apps cap total photos), video support and the size limit, storage duration (7 days to 12 months across vendors), and bulk download. On GuestCam's paid plan all four are included in the one-time $19.99.