How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- The main reason people leave Evite is ads on free invitations, so check whether the free tier is truly ad-free before you switch.
- Partiful is the best free pick for casual parties, since guests can reply from a link with no app needed.
- Paperless Post is the polished pick for weddings and formal events, with designer stationery and no ads, priced per guest in coins.
- Punchbowl wins for kids parties thanks to licensed character designs, but it now runs on a subscription with a 7-day trial.
- Canva designs a beautiful invitation for free but does not send it or track RSVPs, so pair it with another tool if you need replies.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Paperless Post | Polished and formal invitations | Free for first 50 sends, then coins per guest | Yes (first 50 sends) |
 Partiful | Casual parties with friends | Free | Yes |
 Punchbowl | Kids parties with character designs | $2.99 per month | Free trial (7 days) |
 Greenvelope | Ad-free invitations by guest count | $0.49 per invitation | Free trial (sends to 10 people) |
 RSVPify | Events needing guest management | Free up to 100 guests | Yes (up to 100 guests) |
 Hobnob | Invitations sent by text | Free to start | Yes |
 Canva | Designing invitations to print or share | Free | Yes |
 Luma | Meetups and ticketed events | Free | Yes |
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The best Evite alternatives
Starting priceFree for first 50 sends, then coins per guest
Free planYes (first 50 sends)
Paperless Post is the best-known designer stationery brand in digital invitations. Its library includes collaborations with well-known designers, and details like envelopes, liners and backdrops make a digital invite feel closer to paper. Wedding pages can carry the wedding party, travel and accommodation details in one place.
Pricing uses coins per recipient, with premium elements adding to each design cost, so the total for a large event depends on design, guest count and extras. At 30 guests, published comparisons put basic designs near $19 and premium bundles near $50. Hosts leaving Evite over ads trade an advertising model for a per-recipient one, which suits formal events better than huge casual lists.
What we like- Designer collaborations
- Always ad-free
- Rich event pages for weddings
Watch out for- Coin pricing gets complicated
- Large events cost more than flat-rate rivals
Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Partiful is built for texting a link to friends. The invitation is a playful event page, and it has become the default for casual parties planned in group chats. Guests open the link, reply and see details without installing an app or creating an account, which lifts response rates for informal gatherings.
Guest-list management is thinner than RSVPify or Greenvelope, and design options lean casual rather than formal. For house parties, birthdays with friends and low-key get-togethers, Partiful is the simplest free option. For weddings or corporate events, Paperless Post or RSVPify fit better.
What we like- Free to create and send
- Guests reply from a link
- No app needed for guests
Watch out for- Thinner guest-list management
- Less suited to formal events
Starting price$2.99 per month
Free planFree trial (7 days)
Punchbowl specializes in children's parties, with licensed designs featuring characters kids recognize, plus practical extras like potluck sign-ups and reminders to guests who have not answered. Invitations go out by email or text, and RSVP tracking is built in.
Note the current model: Punchbowl now runs on a membership subscription with a 7-day trial for new customers rather than an ongoing no-cost tier, and removing advertising requires a Platinum or Business membership. Hosts switching mainly for character designs should budget for one of those tiers to actually escape ads. For kids parties, the catalog still makes it the specialist pick.
What we like- Licensed character designs kids recognize
- Potluck sign-ups
- Reminders for non-responders
Watch out for- No ongoing free tier now
- Removing ads needs Platinum or Business membership
#4Greenvelope
Best for: Ad-free invitations by guest count4.8/5 on
G2 (35 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting price$0.49 per invitation
Free planFree trial (sends to 10 people)
Greenvelope prices the whole mailing flat by guest-list size instead of charging per recipient sent, starting near $0.49 per invitation. That makes costs predictable: a 30-guest mailing runs near $39 in published comparisons, and a 150-guest mailing near $159. Invitations carry no ads, and the company scores well on data handling and privacy.
The trial sends to only 10 people, so testing a full design takes a paid package. Design style leans classic and elegant rather than playful, which suits weddings, galas and corporate events more than kids parties. For hosts who want ad-free invitations at a known price, Greenvelope is a strong choice.
What we like- No ads
- Flat pricing by guest-list size
- Strong privacy stance
Watch out for- Trial covers only 10 people
- Design style is more classic than playful
#5RSVPify
Best for: Events needing guest management4.8/5 on
G2 (88 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceFree up to 100 guests
Free planYes (up to 100 guests)
RSVPify is an event platform more than a simple invitation maker. It offers advanced guest management, custom questions with conditional logic, branded event websites, QR code check-in and ticketing, with delivery by email, SMS, link or website embed. That depth suits weddings, fundraisers and corporate events where guest data matters.
For a simple house party, RSVPify is more tool than needed, and Partiful is faster. The free tier covers up to 100 guests, beyond which paid plans apply. Event organizers who need check-in and ticketing in the same system should shortlist RSVPify first.
What we like- Advanced guest management
- Custom questions
- QR code check-in
- Ticketing
Watch out for- Overkill for a simple party
- Paid plans needed beyond 100 guests
Starting priceFree to start
Free planYes
Hobnob sends invitations by text and builds a free event site for each gathering, which suits hosts whose guests live in messaging apps rather than email. Setup is quick, RSVP tracking is built in, and the free start covers casual events without a subscription decision up front.
The design library is smaller than Paperless Post or Canva, and the brand is less known, so some traditional guests may need a nudge to trust the link. For text-first hosts and casual events, Hobnob is a neat fit. Formal events still favor Paperless Post or Greenvelope.
What we like- Text-first invitations
- Free event sites
- Simple RSVP flow
Watch out for- Smaller design library
- Less known than bigger rivals
#7Canva
Best for: Designing invitations to print or share4.7/5 on
G2 (7,678 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Canva gives the most design freedom in this list, with thousands of invitation templates and a drag-and-drop editor that anyone can use. The free plan covers most design needs, and Pro at $14.99 per month adds premium assets and brand tools. Finished designs can be printed or shared as images and links.
What Canva lacks is invitation infrastructure: it does not send invitations, track RSVPs or send reminders. Hosts who need replies should pair a Canva design with Partiful, RSVPify or a simple form. For printed invitations or a design to share in a group chat, Canva is the best free design tool here.
What we like- Huge template library
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Free plan is generous
Watch out for- No RSVP tracking
- Does not send invitations itself
#8
Luma
Best for: Meetups and ticketed events
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Starting priceFree
Free planYes
Luma is an event page and registration tool that works well as an Evite alternative for meetups, community events and anything ticketed. The free plan allows unlimited events and guests, up to 500 invites or newsletters a week, and paid tickets carry a 5 percent platform fee. Luma Plus at $59 per month billed annually removes that fee.
Luma pages feel more like event listings than personal invitations, so a formal wedding still fits Paperless Post better. For recurring meetups, workshops and community gatherings, especially ticketed ones, Luma free plan is generous and easy to run.
What we like- Unlimited events and guests on free
- Ticketed events supported
- Calendar-friendly pages
Watch out for- More registration tool than invitation
- Paid tickets carry a platform fee
How we chose
We compared pricing pages, free-tier limits, ad policies and RSVP features for each platform, using vendor pages and 2026 comparison guides. The deciding question for most hosts is whether free means ad-free, so we recorded ad policy for every entry. We favored tools with a real free tier or trial, clear pricing and a distinct fit, and we left out design-only tools that duplicate Canva without adding sending or tracking.
Picking by event type
For a casual party with friends, start with Partiful: free, fast and link-based. For a kids party, Punchbowl character designs justify the subscription, but budget for Platinum if ad-free matters. For a wedding or formal event, compare Paperless Post coin costs against Greenvelope flat pricing at your exact guest count, since the cheaper option flips with list size.
For events needing check-in, ticketing or custom guest questions, RSVPify is the only entry here that covers all three. For meetups and ticketed community events, Luma free plan is hard to beat. And if design matters most and replies will be collected another way, Canva free templates give the widest choice.
A note on guest counts and ads
Free tiers hide real limits, and the headline free claim often covers only part of the job. A tool can be free to design yet charge to send, or free to send yet show ads to every guest. Read the free tier terms line by line before you invite anyone, and check whether reminders and updates cost extra. Free tiers hide real limits: Paperless Post covers only the first 50 sends, RSVPify covers 100 guests, and Greenvelope trial covers 10 people. Evite free covers up to 750 guests but shows ads to guests. Price your exact guest count on two or three finalists before committing, and send yourself a test invitation to see exactly what guests see.
Frequently asked questions
Which Evite alternative is fully free?
Partiful is free to create and send, and Luma free plan covers unlimited events and guests within weekly invite limits. Paperless Post is free only for the first 50 sends, while Punchbowl now requires a subscription after a 7-day trial.
Do free invitations on these platforms show ads?
It varies. Evite free shows ads, Paperless Post and Greenvelope are ad-free, and Punchbowl free invitations show ads unless you hold Platinum or Business membership. Always send yourself a test invite to confirm.
Which alternative is best for weddings?
Paperless Post for designer stationery and rich wedding pages, or Greenvelope for predictable flat pricing by guest count. RSVPify adds check-in and custom questions if guest management is complex.
Can I track RSVPs without paying?
Yes. Partiful, RSVPify up to 100 guests, Hobnob and Luma all track RSVPs on free tiers. Canva cannot, since it is a design tool rather than an invitation platform.
What is the cheapest ad-free option for a large party?
Compare Greenvelope flat pricing against Paperless Post coins at your exact guest count. For casual large parties, Partiful free may beat both, since it charges nothing at all.
Does Punchbowl still have a free plan?
No. Punchbowl now runs on a membership subscription with a 7-day trial for new customers, and removing ads requires Platinum or Business membership, per its own help center.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.zenifiq.com/blog/best-free-invitation-makers
- https://www.lemonvite.com/blog/best-paperless-post-alternatives
- https://rsvpify.com/top-paperless-post-alternatives/
- https://www.paperlesspost.com
- https://www.partiful.com
- https://www.punchbowl.com
- https://www.greenvelope.com
- https://www.rsvpify.com
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