Comparisons · Alternative to Picbook
Comparison
Fotelya, the alternative to Picbook
Picbook offers a wedding album via QR code, no app required, customizable, with a live gallery on screen and ZIP download. Here’s how Fotelya compares in terms of data sovereignty and number of languages.
Fotelya vs Picbook, criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Fotelya | Picbook |
|---|---|---|
| No app or account required | Yes | Yes |
| Photos and videos | Yes | Yes |
| Live photo wall | Yes | Yes |
| Content moderation | Yes, sovereign in the EU | Not disclosed |
| Original quality preserved | Yes | High quality (ZIP) |
| Interface languages | 17 languages | 6 languages (FR, EN, ES, IT, DE) |
| Data hosting | European Union | Not disclosed |
| GDPR compliance | Yes, GDPR by design, encrypted | Not disclosed |
| AI training on your photos | Never | Not disclosed |
Comparison based on public information from official websites, which may change: verify with the relevant sites. Fotelya is not affiliated with any of these services. The brands mentioned belong to their respective owners.
Why choose Fotelya
- 100% hosted in the European Union, GDPR compliant by design, with encryption and automatic deletion.
- Interface available in 17 languages, where most solutions remain primarily English or bilingual.
- Content moderation powered by a European AI, without entrusting your guests' contributions to non-EU services.
- Your photos and videos are never used to train AI models.
- No app or account required, in original quality, photos and videos, with a live wall.
What Picbook does well
- Customizable album: colors, cover, logo on the live gallery.
- Guest photos and videos, no app or account required.
- 6-language interface and on-screen gallery for the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fotelya a real alternative to Picbook?
Yes. Both collect guests' photos and videos via a simple QR code, without an app or account. Fotelya adds EU-based hosting, GDPR by design compliance and a 17-language interface.
What is the main difference compared to Picbook?
Data sovereignty. Fotelya hosts everything in the European Union, applies GDPR by design, moderates content via a European AI and never uses your photos to train AI models.
Do my guests need to install an app?
No. Like Picbook, Fotelya works by a simple scan that opens the upload page in the browser, without an account or password.
Do my data remain in Europe with Fotelya?
Yes. Everything is hosted in the European Union, encrypted, with automatic deletion. For Picbook, data location is not disclosed on its website: check its privacy policy.
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