EventPics

Overview

EventPics gathers guests’ photos and videos in a shared event album, using a QR code or link to collect uploads. It is best suited to hosts who want low-friction contributions and a live display during an occasion. Its combination of guest access and host controls is compelling for temporary events, but the free plan’s storage cap and expiry make it a poor fit for a lasting archive.

Key features

Guest uploads and host control

Guests can upload from a browser or app without creating an account, which makes participation practical for gatherings where attendees use different devices or do not want another login. Hosts can set viewing, upload, and download permissions separately, and can require approval before new submissions appear. That flexibility helps keep a gallery private and curated, though approval adds a moderation task.

Original files, slideshow, and integrations

Photos and videos remain downloadable in original quality rather than being compressed. That preserves the files, but makes storage capacity an important plan choice. New uploads can appear automatically in a browser-based slideshow on a TV or projector, giving event hosts a straightforward way to display contributions as they arrive.

The free plan includes automatic Google Drive backup, a REST API, and the Folder Uploader. The API can send photos into an album automatically, including from photo booth software. The Windows and macOS utility watches a local folder and uploads new photos or videos, useful for photographers or booth setups that save files locally.

Data handling

The maker says files are stored with Cloudflare R2, EU users’ events are served from EU servers, and event data is stored in a European Google Firestore region. It also says transfers use HTTPS and both storage providers encrypt stored files. These arrangements may matter to hosts weighing where event material is handled, but they do not remove the need to choose appropriate access permissions.

Pricing

EventPics has a free plan and five paid storage tiers. The free plan costs 0.00 EUR per free, billed Free forever, and includes 2 GB of storage—roughly 500 photos—unlimited guests, and ZIP download. Free events expire after six weeks if started immediately, or four weeks after a planned event date; expired events have a seven-day recovery period. That is a useful no-cost option for a modest, short-lived gathering, not dependable long-term storage.

Premium 10 GB costs 4.99 EUR per month, billed €4.99/month, or €49.99 yearly (works out at €4.17 per month). Premium 25 GB costs 9.99 EUR per month, billed €9.99/month, or €99.99 yearly (works out at €8.33 per month). Premium 50 GB costs 14.99 EUR per month, billed €14.99/month, or €149.99 yearly (works out at €12.50 per month). Premium 100 GB costs 19.99 EUR per month, billed €19.99/month, or €179.99 yearly (works out at €15.00 per month). Premium 200 GB costs 29.99 EUR per month, billed €29.99/month, or €239.99 yearly (works out at €20.00 per month).

All Premium tiers include events that stay available while the subscription runs, ad-free use, and a highlight video without a watermark. The main difference is storage capacity, so the smaller tiers suit hosts who need continued access but have limited media, while larger events or frequent use may justify more space. The free plan gives up continued event availability and Premium’s ad-free and highlight-video benefits. The stated storage limit is 10 GB, so readers planning beyond that should confirm the applicable capacity before choosing a tier.

Platforms

EventPics supports Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, and an API. Browser uploads and the live slideshow reduce dependence on a particular guest device, while the desktop Folder Uploader is available for Windows and macOS.

Who it's for

EventPics fits weddings, birthdays, company parties, family celebrations, group trips, festivals, and other occasions where a host wants guests’ media together without requiring accounts. It is particularly suitable when a QR code, upload permissions, and a shared slideshow solve the main need. Anyone looking for a permanent photo library should weigh the free expiry and subscription-based event retention carefully.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Guests can upload without accounts, reducing friction for mixed-device groups.
• Pro: Separate viewing, upload, and download controls plus optional approval give hosts meaningful control over a shared gallery.
• Pro: Original-quality downloads, live slideshow, and integrations cover both event display and media collection workflows.
• Con: Free events expire on a short schedule, with only a seven-day recovery period afterward.
• Con: The free plan’s 2 GB can be restrictive for video or large events, while continued event availability requires a paid subscription.
• Con: Approval can help moderate a gallery but requires the host to review submissions.

Alternatives

Photo Sharing Software is a useful starting point for readers comparing the broader category. Choose Picflow instead if its free plan’s 2 GB, 50 workflow credits, and one included seat suit a gallery workflow with unlimited galleries and collaborators. Piwigo is worth considering for readers who want a self-hosted option with its free plan’s all-features, themes, and plugins approach.

Consider PixShare if one free album with 50 images and public sharing by unique link is enough, or its €4.99 monthly Lite plan better matches the need. Pic-Time may suit readers seeking client galleries and a print store, with a free plan that includes 10 GB photo storage reduced to 3 GB after six months and 1 GB video storage. Pixieset Website is the more relevant choice for a free mobile-optimized website with 15 pages and 100 photos.

Flickr offers a different public-sharing model: its free tier allows 1,000 public photo and video uploads and shows ads. Choose Immich if you want a free, self-hosted server that runs on your own hardware. VSCO is an alternative for readers focused on presets, with its free Starter tier including 15 presets.

Verdict

EventPics is a strong fit for event hosts who want guests to contribute without accounts, need control over what is shared, and value a live slideshow. Its free integrations broaden its usefulness beyond a simple album. Choose a paid tier if event retention matters; look elsewhere if you need a permanent archive without an ongoing subscription or expect the free storage and expiry limits to be too tight.