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Kululu alternative: Album QR

Kululu and Album QR both let guests upload from the browser after scanning a QR code. The practical differences are the time limits on uploading and on accessing the photos, which features sit behind the higher tier, and where the files end up.

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What is Kululu?

Kululu is a US-operated event photo sharing service with a live photo wall for screens. Guests upload from the browser without an app or account. Plans are per event and one-time: a free plan with 100 uploads, a 24-hour upload window and 7 days of access; Plus with 500 uploads, a 1-month upload window and 3 months of access; and Pro with unlimited uploads, a 3-month upload window and 1 year of access. Bulk download and manual moderation are limited to paid or Pro plans.

Album QR vs Kululu

Album QRKululu
Guest uploadBrowser, no app, no accountBrowser, no app, no account
Pricing modelOne-time, one package (Album, €39.90)One-time per event: Free $0, Plus $39, Pro $99 (prices as shown on 2026-09-20; a limited-time discount banner was displayed)
Photo limitUnlimited100 on Free, 500 on Plus, unlimited on Pro (fair use 10 000 uploads)
Upload windowThe whole 90-day gallery period24 hours on Free, 30 days on Plus, 3 months on Pro
Access to photosGallery 90 days; files stay on your Drive7 days on Free, 90 days on Plus, 1 year on Pro, then no longer accessible
Where photos end upYour own Google Drive, original qualityKululu album; original quality on paid plans, standard quality on Free
Bulk downloadNot needed, files are on your DriveZIP download on Plus and Pro only
Google Drive integrationBuilt inNot offered; manual re-upload of the ZIP
Live slideshowLive gallery on a screen or projectorLive Photo Wall on all plans
ModerationYesAutomatic filter on all plans; manual approval on Pro only
BrandingYour own address, e.g. anna-tom.albumqr.ioBasic on Free, custom branding on Plus, full brand control and custom URL on Pro
RefundSee termsMoney-back guarantee if the service was not used at the event

Choose Kululu if

  • You want a free plan for a small, short event and 100 uploads is enough.
  • You want a live photo wall with guest captions and welcome forms collecting guest details (Pro).
  • You need custom branding with the vendor badge removed (Pro).

Choose Album QR if

  • You do not want to watch an upload window: guests can add photos for the whole 90 days, and the files are already on your Google Drive.
  • You want unlimited photos and bulk access without buying the top tier.
  • You want moderation and AI sorting (TOP 50, smart filters) included in the single package.

Frequently asked questions

Do guests need an app with Kululu or Album QR?

No. Both tools work in the phone browser after a QR scan and do not require a guest account.

How long can guests upload photos?

Kululu limits uploads to 24 hours on the free plan, 30 days on Plus and 3 months on Pro, counted from when the event starts. Album QR accepts uploads for the whole 90-day gallery period.

What happens to the photos afterwards?

Kululu keeps them accessible for 7 days, 90 days or 1 year depending on the plan, after which they are no longer accessible; bulk download is available on paid plans. Album QR sends every photo to your Google Drive during the event, so nothing expires.

Is Album QR cheaper than Kululu?

Album QR is €39.90 one-time with unlimited photos. Kululu's Plus plan was listed at $39 with 500 uploads and Pro at $99 with unlimited uploads when we checked. Compare what you need: for unlimited photos, Album QR's single package is the lower price.

Collect every guest photo with one QR code

No app, no login. Photos land on your Google Drive. One-time payment.

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