Starter
$44.99USD / event
- Up to 100 guests
- 2,000 photo and video uploads
- 25 GB storage
- Up to 250 MB per file
- 3 months upload and download access
Comparison
PartyLab vs Slack
Slack is a workplace messaging platform. PartyLab is a purpose-built event gallery where every guest uploads original-quality photos with a single QR scan — no Slack account, workspace invite, or app required.
Feature by feature
| Feature | PartyLab | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Guests need to create an account | No | Yes |
| Guests need to download an app | No | Yes |
| One link / QR for all guests | Yes | No |
| Photos collected centrally for the host | Yes | No |
| Original photo quality preserved | Yes | No |
| Private event gallery | Yes | No |
| Live shared gallery during the event | Yes | No |
| Built-in party slideshow for TVs | Yes | No |
| Digital guestbook captions | Yes | No |
| Photo reactions & likes | Yes | No |
| ZIP download of all photos | Yes | No |
| One-time pricing — no subscription | Yes | No |
The Slack problem at events
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Slack is built for work, not for events
Slack is a workplace messaging tool designed for team communication, not for hosting an event photo gallery. When guests post photos in a Slack channel, they disappear into an endless thread of messages, replies, and emoji reactions. There is no gallery view, no lightbox for full-screen browsing, no slideshow for displaying photos on a TV, and no bulk download. PartyLab is purpose-built for the event use case: every guest’s photo lands in a live gallery the host can display and export.
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Slack compresses images and limits file sizes
PartyLab stores original-quality photos and videos in an event gallery you can browse and export. Starter includes 3 months of upload and download access. Plus includes 1 year of upload and download access. Max includes 1 year of upload and download access. Download your files before access ends; downloaded copies are yours to keep.
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Every guest needs a Slack account and workspace invite
To post photos in a Slack channel, each guest must create a Slack account, accept a workspace invite, and navigate to the correct channel. For a birthday party, company offsite, or reunion with 50+ guests, this onboarding friction eliminates participation from anyone who isn’t already in your Slack workspace. PartyLab works in any mobile browser: guests scan the QR code printed at the venue and upload in seconds, no account or app required.
Hosts who made the switch
★★★★★
“We use Slack for our team but sharing offsite photos in a Slack channel was a disaster — photos got buried in jokes and GIFs and no one could find them a week later. PartyLab gave us a proper gallery that I shared in our #team-photos channel afterward.”
Rachel T.
People Operations Manager
★★★★★
“Tried posting wedding rehearsal dinner photos in our family Slack but half the family had never used it. PartyLab was a revelation — one printed QR code and even my grandparents uploaded photos without help.”
Daniel W.
Groom, rehearsal dinner host
★★★★★
“Our startup runs on Slack but for our holiday party we needed something everyone could use — including plus-ones and new hires on day one. PartyLab worked perfectly and we had 200 photos in the gallery by end of night.”
Sofia L.
Office manager, holiday party organizer
One-time packages for your event
Create an event draft, then choose Starter, Plus, or Max before sharing with guests. Guest uploads require a paid package.
Plus
$89.99USD / event
- Up to 500 guests
- 10,000 photo and video uploads
- 100 GB storage
- Up to 500 MB per file
- 1 year upload and download access
Max
$179.99USD / event
- No guest cap
- 50,000 photo and video uploads
- 1 TB storage
- Up to 1 GB per file
- 1 year upload and download access
Every paid event package includes photo and video uploads, a QR code and event link, a live gallery, a live slideshow, photo captions, reactions, original-quality ZIP export, and guest email CSV export.
Common questions
Can I use a Slack channel to collect event photos from guests?+
You can post photos in a Slack channel, but every guest needs a Slack account and a workspace invite first. Photos land in a message thread with no gallery view, no slideshow, and no bulk download. PartyLab is purpose-built for group photo collection: one QR code, guests upload directly, photos land in a live gallery with slideshow and ZIP export included.
Does PartyLab keep photos in their original quality?+
Yes. PartyLab preserves original-quality photos and videos for download. Starter supports files up to 250 MB each. Plus supports files up to 500 MB each. Max supports files up to 1 GB each. Photos and videos count toward the package’s upload and storage limits. Starter includes 3 months of upload and download access. Plus includes 1 year of upload and download access. Max includes 1 year of upload and download access. Download your files before access ends; downloaded copies are yours to keep.
How much does PartyLab cost per event?+
PartyLab offers Starter at $44.99 USD, Plus at $89.99 USD, Max at $179.99 USD per event. Each package is a one-time payment. There is no free upload tier or recurring event subscription. Starter: up to 100 guests, 2,000 uploads, and 25 GB storage. Plus: up to 500 guests, 10,000 uploads, and 100 GB storage. Max: no guest cap, 50,000 uploads, and 1 TB storage. Starter includes 3 months of upload and download access. Plus includes 1 year of upload and download access. Max includes 1 year of upload and download access. Download your files before access ends; downloaded copies are yours to keep.
Can I share the PartyLab gallery link in our Slack channel afterwards?+
Yes — many teams use PartyLab for live photo collection at the event and then post the gallery link in their Slack channel so the whole team can browse and download photos. The gallery link works in any browser with no PartyLab account required for viewers.
Every guest’s photos. One shared gallery.
Create an event draft, then choose Starter, Plus, or Max before sharing with guests. Guest uploads require a paid package.
Create your eventPackages from $44.99 USD · Purchase before guest uploads · One payment per event