Photier alternative: how Photonza compares
Comparison·Last updated: ·By Ali Mert Güleç
Short answer
Photier is a Turkish face-recognition photo delivery service with iOS and Android apps and a credit ("Photi") pricing model. Photonza does the same job in the browser: guests scan a QR code, type a name and find their own photos with a selfie, no app download.
Side by side
| Topic | Photonza | Photier |
|---|---|---|
| Guest joining | PhotonzaNot needed. The QR code opens in the browser; guests only type a name. | PhotierIts site lists iOS and Android apps; joining by QR code. |
| Face recognition | PhotonzaYes. The selfie never leaves the phone; the face signature is computed in the browser, with explicit consent. | PhotierYes. Attendees identify themselves with a selfie. |
| Pricing | PhotonzaPer-event package (500 / 2,000 / 5,000 photos or unlimited). Price on request. | PhotierCredit system ("Photi"); per its site 1 Photi covers delivering 1 photo. |
| Shared live feed | PhotonzaYes. Guest and photographer shots in one live feed. | PhotierIts pitch centres on delivering photos to attendees. |
| Retention | Photonza30 days after the event ends, then automatic deletion. | PhotierNo period stated on its site. |
The Photier column is based on what its own site published on September 6, 2026 (photier.com). Photier is an independent company with no relationship to Photonza. Details may have changed; check its site for the current state.
When Photier may suit you better
- Your attendees are happy to install an app.
- You want to pay per delivered photo with credits.
- You need a longer-established provider in face-recognition photo delivery.
When Photonza fits better
- Guests should join without installing anything.
- Guest uploads and photographer shots should live in one feed.
- Unlimited guests with capacity counted in photos.
Frequently asked questions
Is Photonza the same as Photier?
No. Photonza and Photier are separate companies with no relationship. Both offer face-recognition photo finding; Photonza runs in the browser without an app.