WhatsApp group vs Reverie
A WhatsApp group is where most photos already go. It’s free and everyone knows it, but guests need WhatsApp, photos are compressed by default and they end up buried in the chat.
| Feature | Reverie | WhatsApp group |
|---|---|---|
| No app for guests | Yes | No Everyone needs a WhatsApp account |
| No guest account | Yes | No The account is activated with a code sent to a phone number |
| Original quality | Yes | Partly Compressed by default; sending as a document avoids compression |
| Video uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Price model | One-time payment of €39 per event; free trial with 20 uploads. | Free to use. |
| Storage period | Gallery stays online 12 months after the last upload. | Received photos and videos are saved to each member’s phone. Groups hold up to 1,024 members. |
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Asked before choosing.
Not by default. WhatsApp’s help center says media is usually compressed when shared and offers Standard and HD sending. Sending a file as a document avoids compression, with a limit of 2 GB per file.
Yes. Joining requires a WhatsApp account, which WhatsApp activates with a registration code sent to a phone number by SMS or phone call.
No. Guests scan the QR code or open your event link in a phone browser and upload straight away. No app and no guest account are needed.
Creating an event is free and includes the first 20 uploads. One payment of €39 per event unlocks unlimited guests and uploads, with no subscription.
Reverie is run by Leuchtturm Software in Lübeck, Germany, and hosted in the EU. Galleries are unlisted and kept for 12 months after the last upload.
Every guest. Every photo.
One gallery.
Create your event for free and print the QR code. The gallery fills itself while you enjoy the party.
Create your event for free
