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**Comparison and alternatives**

# OwnPix vs Google Photos

Google Photos offers shared albums with Google’s sharing controls. OwnPix is an event album guests can contribute to using a QR code or link.

[**Create your event**](https://ownpix.app/#pricing)

Guests can share from their browser, with no app to download.

## The short answer

Google Photos offers shared albums with Google’s sharing controls. OwnPix is an event album guests can contribute to using a QR code or link.

## Which fits your event?

### **OwnPix**

Browser uploads and a shared event album with an optional reveal.

### **Google Photos**

Google Photos offers shared albums, links and collaborator controls.

## Side by side

| **What to compare** | **OwnPix** | **Google Photos** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guest contribution | QR code or link to browser upload | Shared album; use Google’s sharing and collaboration controls |
| Sharing | Anyone with the event link can view after reveal | Google offers direct sharing and link sharing |
| Main focus | Event guest photo and video album | Personal photo library and shared albums |
| Retention | OwnPix plan storage period | Check Google account storage and terms |

[**Google Photos explains its current features**](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/9789702). Features and limits may depend on the plan; check the provider before booking.

## Choose who can enter

[**Google Photos**](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/9789702) describes sharing albums by link or with specific Google accounts, and controls for adding photos and comments. OwnPix uses an event QR code or link; guests can upload without a Google account, but the event link can be forwarded.

## Which should you choose?

**Choose OwnPix** if you want a dedicated photo and video album with a QR code and an optional reveal. Guests can add their moments from a browser.

**Choose Google Photos** if your group already uses it and its sharing controls fit your needs. Google says a shared album link can be forwarded; check contributor settings first.

## Sharing controls matter

[**Google Photos**](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/9789702) lets an owner share directly or by link and control collaboration. Google notes that a link can be forwarded. Check who can add photos and test the guest flow with an account outside your household.

OwnPix guests upload through the event link in a browser. Its event gallery also uses link-based access, so tell guests who can view it once it opens.

## Before sending the invitation

| **Check** | **Why it matters** |
| --- | --- |
| Upload window | Guests need time to add their photos |
| Album access | Know when to return and download a copy |
| Sharing | A link can be forwarded; tell guests who can see the gallery |

Test the QR code on another phone. In OwnPix, anyone with the event link can view the gallery once it is available.

## How OwnPix helps

OwnPix gives guests a QR code or link to share photos and videos in an event album. You can choose a reveal time and download the collection before your plan’s storage period ends.

## Frequently asked questions

## Bring everyone’s photos together

Choose your plan, pay once, and set up your event album.

[**Create your event**](https://ownpix.app/#pricing)