JoinAlbum vs Joy

The easier way to collect event photos

Joy is great for wedding websites, but when it comes to collecting photos, your guests deserve a frictionless experience.

Joy offers a robust suite for planning weddings, but its photo sharing feature comes with limits. It requires guests to download the Joy app, and it doesn't support native video uploads—forcing you to embed YouTube links. JoinAlbum is dedicated exclusively to capturing memories effortlessly. Guests upload photos and original videos directly from their browser, with no apps to install and a built-in QR editor to share your album anywhere.

No app for guests

JoinAlbum
Joyno (requires app)

Native video uploads

JoinAlbum
Joyno (YouTube/Vimeo only)

Built-in QR editor

JoinAlbum
Joy

No guest account

JoinAlbum
Joy

Co-organizer

JoinAlbum
Joy

Password protection

JoinAlbumyes (gallery)
Joyyes (website)

Photos

JoinAlbum
Joy

Live slideshow

JoinAlbum
Joy

Works for any event

JoinAlbum
Joyno (weddings only)

Free plan

JoinAlbum
Joyyes (100% free)

ZIP download

JoinAlbum
Joy

Why choose JoinAlbum over Joy?

📹

Real video uploads

Collect native videos straight from guests, not YouTube links.

🔓

No app wall

Don't force guests to install an app just to share a few photos.

🍾

Not just weddings

One versatile tool for every celebration you host.

Ready to capture every memory?

Create your free album and test it out right now. No credit card required.

Start your free album