Memo vs Joy: which event photo tool wins in 2026?
Both collect photos from event guests. They take different approaches. This page shows the real differences — pricing, guest experience, photo quality, moderation — so you can pick the right one for your event.
The short answer
Use Joy if you want one tool for everything — website, RSVPs, registry, and a photo tab. Use Memo if photo collection is the most important part and you want it done properly — high-resolution, organized, with a live slideshow, sub-albums, and a downloadable archive.
The full feature comparison
Reviewed against https://withjoy.com as of 2026.
Memo is the better pick when…
Purpose-built for photo collection — every feature, from QR cards to the live slideshow, is designed around photos, not bolted onto a website builder.
Full-resolution photo storage with explicit retention by plan; Joy's photo storage limits are vaguer.
Live slideshow URL for the venue TV — Joy doesn't ship one.
Sub-albums for ceremony / reception / etc — Joy uses one feed.
Joy is the better pick when…
Full wedding website builder — RSVPs, registry, accommodation, schedule, and photos all in one.
Strong template gallery and design polish on the website side.
Free wedding website (photo features included on most plans).
Memo vs Joy FAQ
Can I use Memo alongside my Joy wedding website?
Yes. Many couples build their wedding website on Joy and use Memo exclusively for photo collection. Add a 'Photos' link on your Joy site that points at your Memo album.
Does Memo offer wedding website features like RSVP and registry?
No. Memo is purpose-built for photo collection. We integrate well with Joy, Zola, and The Knot for the website side.
Will Joy's photo feature work as well as a dedicated tool like Memo?
Joy's photo feature is a tab on a wedding website — it works, but it's designed for occasional uploads, not full-event photo collection. Memo is built for the moment guests scan a QR at the venue and upload 20 photos in a row.