HeartMee vs Guestpix: An Honest Side-by-Side (2026)
Guestpix is the most established QR photo gallery for weddings, and it is the service most people compare HeartMee against. Both let guests upload from a phone browser with no app. They differ on moderation, languages, storage windows and what is bundled in. Here is the side-by-side, followed by a plain recommendation for each kind of host.
Prices and features as shown on each vendor's public pricing page on September 15, 2026; they change often, so check the vendor before you buy. This page is published by HeartMee. Guestpix facts come from Guestpix's own site; HeartMee's numbers are pulled from the plan settings that run the product.
Side by side
| Feature | HeartMee | Guestpix |
|---|---|---|
| Price (one-time, per event) | Free / Silver $49 / Gold $99 | Classic $49 / Signature $89 / Signature Bundle $119 (three galleries) |
| Storage after the event | 30 days free, 6 months Silver, 12 months Gold, counted from the event date; month-to-month extension afterwards | 12 months from the event date on Classic and Signature; 24 months on the bundle |
| Upload caps | 100 free, 600 Silver, 5,000 Gold | Unlimited uploads; fair-use cap of 1,000 guests |
| Moderation default | Every upload is held until cleared, on every plan, then shown in the gallery | Content moderation included; galleries show uploads by default |
| Video | Yes, on every plan | Yes; gated to the upper tiers |
| Written guestbook | Yes, on every plan (host approves wishes) | Yes |
| Voice or video messages | Voice messages on Gold | Video guestbook |
| Live slideshow | Photo slideshow on Gold | Photo and video slideshow |
| Invitations and RSVP | Save-the-date card today; invitations and RSVP in progress | One digital invitation with RSVP included on every tier |
| Languages | English and Spanish for both the host dashboard and the guest page | Guest interface in 11 languages; host tools in English |
| QR signs | Printable table-tent sign generated in the dashboard (Letter and A4) | 180+ editable Canva QR sign templates |
| Custom web address | Silver and Gold | Custom gallery link on paid plans |
Where Guestpix is ahead
- Invitation and RSVP on every tier. If you want one purchase to cover the invite, the RSVP list and the gallery, Guestpix has that today.
- Twelve months of hosting for $49. Guestpix Classic stores the gallery for a year; HeartMee Silver stores it for 6 months at the same price, with a paid extension after that.
- Unlimited uploads and a big template library. No upload cap, plus 180 or more Canva sign templates and a guest screen in 11 languages.
- Track record. Guestpix has run since 2022 and publishes a large event count. HeartMee is newer and smaller.
Where HeartMee is different
- Nothing shows until it is cleared. Every upload is screened and held before it reaches the gallery, on the free plan too. Families hosting a quinceañera or a party with children tend to care about this more than couples do.
- Bilingual end to end. The host dashboard, emails and guest page all run in English or Spanish, and you set the default for your guests. Built with US Hispanic and Mexican families in mind, so the tías in Guadalajara and the cousins in Houston see the same page in their own language.
- Voice messages and written wishes. Guests can write a wish on any plan and record a voice message on Gold, so you keep the words along with the pictures.
- Free plan with no setup deadline. Create the page months ahead, share a save-the-date card from it, and only pay if you want more uploads or a longer window.
Who should pick which
- Pick Guestpix if you want invitations, RSVP and a 12-month gallery in one $49 purchase, expect thousands of uploads, or need guest screens in languages beyond English and Spanish.
- Pick HeartMee if you want every upload reviewed before it shows, your guests and the person running the gallery work in Spanish as much as English, or you want written wishes and voice messages alongside the photos.
- Either works for a wedding where the priority is simply app-free uploads from a QR code. Set up a free HeartMee event, look at the guest page on your phone, and compare it with the Guestpix demo before you decide.
Common questions
- Is Guestpix or HeartMee cheaper?
- At the entry level they cost the same: Guestpix Classic and HeartMee Silver are both $49. Guestpix gives 12 months of hosting and unlimited uploads at that price, while HeartMee Silver gives 6 months and 600 uploads. HeartMee's free plan has no time limit on setup and stores 30 days after the event; Guestpix's free tier is smaller according to third-party comparison pages.
- Which one hides photos until the host approves them?
- HeartMee does this by default on every plan: a guest upload is screened and stays out of the gallery until it is cleared. Guestpix includes moderation tools but shows uploads in the gallery by default.
- Which one is better for Spanish-speaking families?
- Guestpix translates the guest upload screen into 11 languages. HeartMee runs the whole product in English or Spanish, including the host dashboard, emails and the guest page, and lets you set the default language your guests see. If the person managing the gallery works in Spanish, that matters.
- Do I need an app for either?
- No. Both open in the phone browser from a QR code or link, and neither asks guests to create an account.
Related guides
- Wedding guest photo apps compared: ten services in one table
- How to collect guest photos at your wedding (no app needed)
- HeartMee plans and pricing
Sources
- Guestpix wedding pricing (https://guestpix.com/weddings-pricing/)
- Guestpix general pricing (https://guestpix.com/pricing/)
- HeartMee pricing (https://heartmee.com/pricing)