| Feature | EventDrop | WhatsApp group | Google Photos album | Other photo apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No app download required | Yes – straight from the browser | Requires app installation | App recommended for full functionality | Usually requires app installation |
| Full resolution | Yes, no compression | Automatically compresses photos & videos | Depends on storage setting | Compression common depending on provider |
| No login required for guests | Yes – scanning the QR code is enough | Requires a WhatsApp account & phone number | Requires a Google account to contribute | Usually requires an account |
| One-time payment instead of subscription | Yes, once per event | Free, but not designed for this purpose | Free up to a limit, storage subscription for more | Subscription model common |
| EU hosting & GDPR | Yes, servers in the EU, GPS removed | Meta infrastructure, US data flow possible | Google infrastructure, global servers | Varies by provider |
| Live gallery for the whole event | Yes, in real time during the celebration | Just chat history, no gallery view | Album view, not focused on live updates | Varies by provider |
| Automatic recap video | Yes, 30-second video included | Not available | Not available | Rarely available |
| PIN protection for the album | Yes, from Spotlight onward | Group membership as protection | Share-link permission | Varies by provider |
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