Detailed comparison
| Criterion | Photobooth | Invinee |
|---|---|---|
| Main market | France | France |
| Hosting | Vercel EU + Neon Postgres EU | France (claimed) |
| Native GDPR compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Guest app required | No | No (QR code) |
| Indexed by Google | No | No |
| Private mode by default | Yes | Yes |
| Toggleable private/shared (retroactive) | Yes | Not documented |
| Per-guest organisation (film rolls) | Yes | Single gallery |
| Incremental Google Drive backup | Yes | No |
| Custom domain (B2B) | Yes (Studio) | Not stated |
| Unlimited universes (B2B) | Yes (Studio) | Not stated |
| Bilingual FR / EN | Yes | FR only |
| Standard event price | €29 (Soirée) | €39-89 |
| Pricing model | One-shot or pro subscription | One-shot |
Where Invinee earns credit
Invinee is the most established French competitor on this perimeter. Three points deserve plain recognition.
- Strong social proof. 4.9/5 across 250+ weddings with 82,000 photos shared: a trust signal Photobooth still has to build. For couples who pick on community feedback, Invinee has a real commercial lead.
- A simple, polished guest experience. QR code, private mode by default, no app to install. The UX is consistent with what one expects from a wedding photo gallery in 2026.
- A French brand for a French market. Stated French hosting, native GDPR, FR team. For anyone wanting a solution with zero jurisdiction ambiguity, Invinee ticks the box.
If social proof and simplicity matter most, and your event doesn't need per-guest organisation or a private/shared toggle, Invinee remains an excellent choice.
Three structural differences against Invinee
Photobooth and Invinee share the basics (no-app, GDPR, EU hosting). Three features make the difference when you look at the product detail.
- Per-guest organisation (film rolls). Photobooth groups photos by pseudo with named thematic rolls ('ceremony', 'after'). Retrieving a specific witness's photos takes two clicks — critical when a wedding produces 1,500 to 2,500 files. Invinee shows one gallery without contributor breakdown.
- Private/shared toggle that applies retroactively. Photobooth flips the gallery from private to shared in one click from the admin, applying the change to already-uploaded photos. You decide at any moment who sees what. Invinee does not document this switch.
- Incremental Google Drive backup. Photobooth pushes new photos automatically to your personal Drive, sorted by pseudo, with strict OAuth scope (`drive.file` only). Your photos stay yours beyond server retention. Invinee has no native Drive integration.
- B2B Studio plan. Photobooth offers a Studio plan at €59/month, cancellable: unlimited universes, custom domain, priority support. For wedding planners, photographers, agencies. Invinee is B2C only.
When to choose which
Choose Invinee :
- You want the brand with the strongest social proof in the French market (4.9/5, 250+ weddings, 82,000 photos shared).
- You don't need per-guest film rolls or a private/shared toggle and one event is enough.
- You want a one-shot payment with no subscription option whatsoever, even for B2B.
Choose Photobooth if :
- You want to retrieve photos from a specific guest in two clicks → per-guest film rolls.
- You're hesitating between letting guests see each other's photos or not → toggleable private/shared mode.
- You want your photos to stay yours after the event → incremental Google Drive backup.
- You're a photographer, wedding planner or agency running multiple events per year → Studio plan at €59/month, unlimited universes.
Pricing compared
| Use case | Invinee | Photobooth |
|---|---|---|
| Test without commitment | Free trial (no card) | Découverte €0 (200 photos / 30 d) |
| Standard wedding | €39-89 (depending on plan) | Soirée €29 one-shot |
| Multiple events per year | Not suited (B2C) | Studio €59/month, cancellable |
Visit Invinee
Invinee — official website (external link).
See also
- Photobooth vs Wedshoots
- Photobooth vs Wedibox
- Photobooth vs Kululu
- Photobooth vs WedUploader
- All comparisons
- How it works · Use case: wedding
Frequently asked questions
Is Photobooth a real alternative to Invinee?
Yes. Both are French, EU-hosted, GDPR-native, and require no app install. Photobooth adds per-guest film rolls, private/shared toggle and Drive backup — features Invinee does not currently offer (as of May 2026).
Will my data stay in Europe with Photobooth?
Yes. Photobooth runs on Vercel EU (European region) with a Neon Postgres database in the European region. No photo or personal data transfers outside the EU. Same baseline as Invinee.
How do I migrate from Invinee to Photobooth?
Export your Invinee photos (per their export procedure), create a Photobooth universe (Soirée plan at €29 one-shot, or free Découverte to test), then upload the photos into the new gallery. The Photobooth Drive backup can then serve as long-term archive.
How does Photobooth compare on price with Invinee?
Photobooth Soirée is €29 one-shot (vs Invinee's €39-89 depending on plan). Photobooth Découverte is free (200 photos, 30 days) — Invinee offers a free trial without credit card but no permanent free tier.
Is there a free trial with Photobooth?
Yes, the Découverte plan is €0: one universe, up to 200 photos, 30-day retention. No credit card, no commitment. The best way to test before an important event.