GuestDrop vs Kululu
Both put guest photos on a live screen during the event. What happens to those photos afterwards is where they split.
Who this comparison is for.
This comparison is for someone who wants guest photos on a big screen during the event and is choosing between Kululu and GuestDrop. Both do that, both work from a QR code in the browser, and neither asks guests to sign up. The real differences are upload limits, how long the photos are kept, and whose storage they sit in.
Kululu prices by upload count and storage time. GuestDrop has no upload tiers and saves everything to your own Google Drive, so the question is mostly how big your event is and how long you want the photos.
| Feature | GuestDrop | Kululu |
|---|---|---|
| Storage & pricing | ||
| Where photos are stored | Your own Google Drive account | Kululu's own servers |
| How long photos are kept | Drive originals kept, hosted gallery time-limited | 7 days free, up to 1 year paid |
| Pricing model | Free to use, no subscription | Free, then one-time $39 or $99 |
| Upload limit | No event-wide upload cap | 100 free, 500 Plus, unlimited Pro |
| Guests & gallery | ||
| Guest account required | No signup, no app download | No signup, no app download |
| Live slideshow | Included, free | Live Photo Wall on every plan |
| Saved photo quality | Original files, in your Drive | Standard on free, original on paid |
| Gallery experience | Apple Photos-style masonry gallery, built in | Digital album with guest captions |
Kululu prices checked on September 29, 2026, from its own pricing page, in US dollars.
Two situations, and which one fits.
A small gathering that only needs the live wall tonight
For a dinner or small party of 10 to 20 guests where the live screen is the point and nobody needs the photos next month, Kululu's free plan does the job: up to 100 uploads and a Live Photo Wall, with uploads saved for 7 days in standard quality.
A wedding or big party where the photos have to last
Past 100 uploads, Kululu's free plan runs out and you're choosing between Plus ($39, 500 uploads) and Pro ($99, unlimited). GuestDrop has no upload tiers, includes its own live slideshow, and saves the original files to your Google Drive, so there's no storage end date to plan a download around.
What you give up, either way.
The tradeoff is a managed platform versus your own storage. Kululu gives you a polished live wall and album, with Plus adding custom branding and Pro adding full brand control, a custom event URL and manual moderation, and in return you pay by upload volume and your photos leave its servers after 7 days, 3 months or 1 year. GuestDrop gives up the custom event URL, is free to use, and keeps the originals in your own Drive.
Where the photos live after the party.
Kululu is built around the moment: a Live Photo Wall on a TV or projector while the event is happening, then a digital album guests can browse and caption. Its plans are sized by how many uploads you expect and how long you want them stored, from a free 24-hour, 100-upload event to a $99 Pro plan with a year of storage.
GuestDrop covers the same moment with its own fullscreen live slideshow, then treats the photos as yours: every upload goes straight into the creator's Google Drive in original quality. There's no upload tier to guess in advance, and nothing to download before a storage deadline.
Common questions about switching from Kululu.
Is GuestDrop a good Kululu alternative?
For most events, yes. Guests use both the same way: scan a QR code or open a link, upload from the browser, no app. Both include a live slideshow for a TV or projector. The difference is storage. Kululu keeps your photos on its own servers for a period set by your plan. GuestDrop saves every upload to your own Google Drive, in original quality, with no event-wide upload cap to plan around.
How much does Kululu cost compared with GuestDrop?
Kululu has three plans. Free covers up to 100 photo and video uploads with a 24-hour upload window, saved for 7 days in standard quality. Plus is $39 once for up to 500 uploads, a 1-month upload window and 3 months of storage. Pro is $99 once for unlimited uploads, a 3-month upload window, 1 year of storage, custom branding and moderation. Kululu shows both paid prices as 50% off a higher list price. GuestDrop is free to use, with no event-wide upload cap and no subscription. The only paid option is keeping the hosted gallery open past the free 7-day window, and the originals are in your Google Drive regardless.
Does Kululu have a live slideshow like GuestDrop?
Yes. Kululu's Live Photo Wall comes with every plan, including the free one, and it is the feature Kululu promotes most. GuestDrop also includes a fullscreen live slideshow free with every event: open it on any TV or projector and guest uploads appear as they arrive. On this point the two are even.
What happens to my photos when Kululu's storage ends?
Kululu keeps uploads for 7 days on the free plan, 3 months on Plus and 1 year on Pro, so you need to save them before that date. One-click album download comes with the paid plans. GuestDrop writes every upload to your own Google Drive as it arrives, so there is nothing to rescue when the hosted gallery closes.
See GuestDrop built for your gathering.
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Kululu's free plan covers 100 uploads, kept for 7 days. See how every app's free tier compares in our 2026 roundup.
Keep the live slideshow, own the photos.
Create your GuestDrop event, put the slideshow on a screen, and every guest photo and video lands in your own Google Drive. No event-wide upload limit to outgrow.