Relivv vs WedUploader: Which Wedding Photo App?

WedUploader is a strong choice for couples who already live in Google Drive and want every original file there from the first upload, with no expiry date, and for couples with several events (engagement party, shower, wedding) who like the idea of one payment unlocking all their albums.

Relivv suits couples for whom the live photo wall at the reception is the main attraction, who do not want guest uploads to use their personal Google storage, and who want to approve photos before they reach the big screen.

With WedUploader, the files go into a folder in your own Google Drive. That has clear advantages: there is no expiry date, you own the storage, and you can organise or share the folder like any other. The trade-off is that guest uploads count against your Google storage. Google gives 15 GB free, shared with Gmail and Google Photos, and WedUploader’s own FAQ suggests buying more storage if you run out. A wedding with a lot of 4K video can use that up quickly.

Relivv stores the files for you, in EU data centres, for a fixed period: 7 days on Free, 3 months on Plus and 1 year on Pro. You then download everything in one click on the paid plans and keep it wherever you like. If you never want to think about a deadline, WedUploader’s model is simpler. If you would rather not connect your personal Google account or manage storage space, Relivv’s is.

WedUploader includes a full-screen, real-time slideshow photo wall in its Premium package, together with the option to pick which photos to display and which to keep private. Relivv includes the live wall on every plan, including Free, with the QR code shown on screen so new guests can join from their seats.

On Relivv Pro you can also require approval before anything appears, switch on an automatic filter that blocks explicit or violent images, and invite co-moderators who approve from their own phones. That matters most when the screen is in a room with children or with guests you do not know well.

WedUploader’s Premium is a single payment that unlocks its features for all your albums, which is good value if you are planning an engagement party, a shower and the wedding. Relivv prices each event separately, so three paid events cost three times as much. On the other hand, Relivv’s free plan already includes the live wall and video uploads, which may be enough for the smaller events.

WedUploader’s privacy policy describes it as a file transfer client for Google Drive: files are collected from guests and stored in your Google Drive, so Google’s terms and your Google account settings apply to them. The service is operated by Dericktronix LLC in Minnesota, USA.

Operated by Asveon Group Ltd. in Sofia, Bulgaria (EU). According to our privacy policy the application and database run on AWS in Frankfurt, Germany, and uploaded photos and videos are stored on AWS in Stockholm, Sweden.

Both summaries come from each company’s published privacy policy. Read the full policies before you decide if data location matters to you or your guests.