GuestDrop vs EventPics
A feature-by-feature look at both platforms, and where each one wins.
Who this comparison is for.
This comparison is for someone deciding between a paid, feature-rich subscription and a free alternative that copies everything to your own Drive. EventPics ships native iOS and Android apps and a recurring Premium plan once you outgrow its free tier. GuestDrop skips the subscription entirely, holds 10 GB for each event free, and sends a copy of every upload to your own Google Drive.
If you're trying to work out whether a monthly bill is worth it for a single event, or whether it only makes sense once you're running events regularly, this page lays out the concrete case for each.
| Feature | GuestDrop | EventPics |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & storage | ||
| Where photos are stored | Stored by GuestDrop, copied to your Drive | EventPics storage, 2GB on free plan |
| Storage lifespan | Drive copy kept, hosted gallery time-limited | Free tier expires ~6 weeks after event |
| Pricing model | Free to use, no subscription | Free plan plus monthly Premium subscription |
| Premium pricing | No subscription, ever | €4.99/month (10GB) to €19.99/month (100GB) |
| Guests & gallery | ||
| Guest uploads on the free tier | Up to 10 GB for each event | Unlimited |
| Guest upload flow | Browser-based scan-and-upload, nothing to install | Native iOS and Android apps, plus web |
| Native mobile apps | Not offered, browser-based | iOS and Android |
| Gallery experience | Apple Photos-style masonry gallery | Not offered |
Two situations, and which one fits.
A milestone birthday you're only ever throwing once
One event, one weekend, then you're done planning parties for a while. EventPics' free tier would cover you at 2GB, but that storage expires roughly six weeks after the event, and moving to Premium for more room or longer retention means paying €4.99 to €19.99 a month for something you'll use once. GuestDrop is free with no subscription, holds 10 GB for each event, and sends a copy of every guest upload to your own Drive, where it stays for as long as you keep the account, even after the free hosted gallery closes.
A photographer or planner running events every month
If you're the one organizing events on an ongoing basis, want native iOS and Android apps for guests instead of a browser flow, and are fine paying a predictable monthly fee to keep using the same tooling across every event, EventPics' subscription model earns its keep. The Premium tier's storage and app experience scale with a repeat use case in a way a one-off free tool doesn't need to.
What you give up, either way.
The tradeoff comes down to how often you're doing this. Choosing GuestDrop means giving up native mobile apps and any vendor-managed storage tier, in exchange for a free hosted gallery with 10 GB for each event and no subscription. Choosing EventPics' Premium plan means paying a recurring monthly fee, from €4.99 to €19.99 depending on storage, in exchange for native apps and a service that doesn't ask you to think about your own Drive quota.
Free, not a monthly bill.
EventPics is the only subscription-model competitor we found in our teardown of the category. Its free tier gives you 2GB of storage and unlimited guests, but that storage expires roughly 6 weeks after an instant-start event, or after a short post-event window for a scheduled one. To keep more storage or hold onto photos longer, you move to a recurring Premium plan billed monthly, from €4.99 up to €19.99 depending on the tier.
GuestDrop is free to use, with no recurring bill to remember to cancel. It keeps every original and sends a copy of each guest upload to your own Google Drive. The GuestDrop-hosted gallery link and guest uploads stay open free for 7 days after the event, then you have 30 days to download everything, and the copy in your Drive stays exactly where it landed.
Want the hosted gallery to stay open longer? A one-time payment per event extends it. You'll see the price in your event dashboard when you extend. Still no subscription, and still nowhere near EventPics' recurring Premium fee.
Common questions about switching from EventPics.
Is EventPics really a subscription?
Yes. EventPics is the only subscription-model competitor in our teardown: a free plan (2GB storage, unlimited guests) that expires roughly 6 weeks after the event, plus a recurring Premium plan billed monthly, from €4.99 for 10GB up to €19.99 for 100GB. GuestDrop is free to use, with no subscription and no recurring bill either way.
What happens to my photos when EventPics' free tier expires?
EventPics' free tier is tied to the event date. An instant-start event expires about 6 weeks after creation, and a scheduled event gets roughly a 4-week post-event window before a 1-week recovery period and permanent deletion. GuestDrop's hosted gallery and guest uploads close after 7 free days, then you get 30 days to download every original before GuestDrop deletes them. Connect Google Drive and a copy of each upload goes into your own Drive as it arrives, where it stays for as long as you keep that account.
Does GuestDrop have a native mobile app like EventPics?
Not yet. EventPics offers native iOS and Android apps alongside its web experience. GuestDrop is a browser-based, scan-and-upload experience for both creators and guests, so there is nothing for anyone to install.
Why would I pay a subscription for something I only need for one event?
That is the core trade-off this comparison is about. If you only run one event, a free option like GuestDrop avoids paying a recurring fee for storage you may only need for a few weeks. EventPics' subscription model makes more sense if you are hosting events on an ongoing basis and want to keep using the same paid tier month over month.
See GuestDrop built for your gathering.
Comparing more than one option? See all GuestDrop alternatives side by side.
EventPics' free tier expires a few weeks after your event. See what other apps include for free in our 2026 roundup.
Ready to skip the subscription?
Create your GuestDrop event, share your branded QR code, and collect every guest's photos and videos, with a copy in your own Google Drive, for free, no monthly bill.