Detailed comparison
| Criterion | Photobooth | WedUploader |
|---|---|---|
| Main market | France | United States |
| Hosting | Vercel EU + Neon Postgres EU | Not stated |
| Native GDPR claimed | Yes | Depends on Google account |
| Guest app required | No | No |
| Guest-visible web gallery | Yes | No (upload pipe only) |
| Post-upload preview for guest | Yes | No |
| Guest PIN to revisit later | Yes | No |
| Per-guest organisation (film rolls) | Yes | No (flat Drive folder) |
| Toggleable private/shared | Yes | N/A |
| Google Drive backup | Yes (incremental, by pseudo) | Yes (direct deposit) |
| Independent server retention | Yes (per plan) | No (only on your Drive) |
| Bulk zip download | Yes | Via Drive only |
| Admin moderation | Yes | Limited |
| Storage | No Photobooth cap | 15 GB free Google + extensions |
| Price | €29 (Soirée) | Free (15 GB) or $2/mo (100 GB) |
Where WedUploader earns credit
WedUploader does one thing: push photos from guest phones to your personal Google Drive via QR code. Three points deserve recognition.
- Honestly free, no surprise cap. No card, no hidden tier. If Google gives you 15 GB free, WedUploader lets you fill them.
- Total ownership via Drive. Photos are directly in your Google Drive account. You own them 100% independently of WedUploader. If WedUploader disappears tomorrow, you still have your photos.
- Minimalist setup. No dashboard to learn, no settings, no moderation. Generate a QR, guests scan, photos land in Drive. Done.
If your only need is to retrieve files into your Drive without guest experience or organisation, WedUploader is efficient.
Three differences if you want a real guest experience
Photobooth does the same Drive backup **and** adds a real web gallery. Three gaps that change post-event usage.
- A real web gallery for your guests. Each contributor gets a pseudo + a 6-digit PIN of their own. They can return days after the wedding, see their photos, add more, create or join thematic rolls. WedUploader is a blind upload pipe — the guest drops and gets no visual feedback.
- Automatic per-guest organisation (rolls). Photobooth groups uploads by pseudo with named thematic rolls. WedUploader drops everything in a flat Drive folder — for 1,500 photos from 80 guests, you end up with 1,500 `IMG_xxxx.jpg` files without contributor breakdown.
- Toggleable private/shared mode + dual retention. Photobooth keeps a copy on its servers (per plan) **and** pushes to Drive. If you lose access to your Drive, you still have the Photobooth gallery. WedUploader has only one copy: your Drive.
- Native moderation. Photo deletion, guest deletion, private/shared toggle, view by guest or by roll — all admin functions are native. WedUploader leaves you to moderate in Drive directly, without a dedicated interface.
When to choose which
Choose WedUploader :
- Your only need is to retrieve files in your Google Drive, with no guest-facing web gallery.
- You want a 100% free solution with no Photobooth cap (Découverte is also free but capped at 200 photos / 30 d).
- Your guests are fine with no visual feedback after upload.
Choose Photobooth if :
- You want guests to have a visual experience (see their photos, add later, share rolls).
- You want to retrieve photos per guest rather than a flat 1,500-file Drive folder.
- You want dual retention: Photobooth copy + Drive copy, to lose nothing in case of incident.
- You want retroactive private/shared toggle after the event.
- You want native admin moderation without tinkering in Drive.
Pricing compared
| Use case | WedUploader | Photobooth |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Free (15 GB Drive) | Découverte €0 (200 photos / 30 d) |
| Standard wedding | Free + $2/mo if > 15 GB | Soirée €29 (unlimited, dual retention) |
| Pro / multi-event | Not suited | Studio €59/month, cancellable |
Visit WedUploader
WedUploader — official website (external link).
See also
- Photobooth vs Wedshoots
- Photobooth vs Wedibox
- Photobooth vs Invinee
- Photobooth vs Kululu
- All comparisons
- How it works · Use case: wedding
Frequently asked questions
Is Photobooth a real alternative to WedUploader?
Yes, and it's an upgrade. Photobooth does the same Drive backup **and** adds a real web gallery for guests, contributor organisation, private/shared toggle, dual retention. If you don't care about the web gallery, free WedUploader stays relevant.
Can my guests see their photos after upload on Photobooth?
Yes. Each guest picks a pseudo and a 6-digit PIN, and can return days after the event to see and complete their roll. On WedUploader, upload is blind — the guest drops and that's it.
Does Photobooth really push to my personal Drive?
Yes, if you enable Drive backup (Soirée and Studio plans). The OAuth scope is strict (`drive.file` only) — Photobooth can only access files it created in your Drive, nothing else.
What happens if Photobooth disappears?
If you've enabled Drive backup, your photos are already in your personal Google account, sorted by pseudo. You own them 100%, just like with WedUploader.
How does Photobooth compare on price with WedUploader?
WedUploader is free (up to 15 GB Google + $2/mo for 100 GB). Photobooth Découverte is also free (200 photos / 30 d). For unlimited photos + web gallery + 6-month retention, Photobooth Soirée is €29.