RSVPlinks vs 10 Popular RSVP & Invite Sites
How RSVPlinks compares with Evite, Partiful, Punchbowl, Paperless Post, Eventbrite, Zola, Joy, Minted, RSVPify and Luma. No app, no subscription, no ads on your invite.
Social & general invite platforms
| Feature | RSVPlinks | Evite | Partiful | Punchbowl | Paperless Post | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier available | Up to 20 RSVPs | Ad-supported | Yes | Trial only | Free Flyers | Free events only |
| Pay per event (no subscription) | $7–$39 | Premium $15–$80 | No | No | Coins or Pro | Per-ticket fees |
| No ads on invite page | Yes | Premium only | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom URL slug | Yes | No | No | No | No | Event URL + subdomain |
| Browser-based, no app for guests | Yes | Yes | SMS verify required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI-generated banner art | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| AI-written event descriptions | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Custom RSVP questions | Yes | Limited | Yes | Limited | Limited | Yes |
| Sign-Up / potluck list † | Yes | SignUp Sheet | What to Bring | Potluck List | No | No |
| Drag-and-drop seating chart | Add-on | No | No | No | No | No |
| Peer-to-peer RSVP fees (Venmo/Zelle/PayPal) | Add-on | No | Limited | No | No | Ticket fees only |
| Animated intro themes | All 77 free | Premium | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Marketing email blasts | Add-on packs | Limited | No | Limited | Limited | Yes |
| QR code download | Yes | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Yes |
| Public host profile + followers | Yes | No | No | No | No | Follow Organizer |
| Event managers / co-hosts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes |
† Called “SignUp Sheet” on Evite, “What to Bring” on Partiful, “Potluck List” on Punchbowl.
Based on public plans as of 2026. Add-ons need a paid tier.
Wedding-focused & extended event platforms
| Feature | RSVPlinks | Zola | Joy | Minted | RSVPify | Luma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier available | Up to 20 RSVPs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Up to 100 guests | Unlimited events |
| Pay per event (no subscription) | $7–$39 | No | No | $15/yr URL | No | Free + 5% paid |
| No ads on invite page | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Free shows offers | Yes |
| Works for any event type (not wedding-only) | Yes | No | No | Mostly weddings | Yes | Yes |
| Custom URL slug | Yes | Yes | Yes | $15/yr upgrade | Yes | Yes |
| Event website with sections (story, schedule, travel, registry) | 22 free looks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Event pages | Single event page |
| Your own domain | Buy from $20/yr or add-on | Yearly, forwards | Yearly, forwards | $15/yr upgrade | Paid setup / Enterprise | lu.ma subdomain |
| Browser-based, no app for guests | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI-generated banner art | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| AI-written event descriptions | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Custom RSVP questions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Sign-Up / potluck list † | Yes | No | No | No | Potluck Events | No |
| Drag-and-drop seating chart | Add-on | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Peer-to-peer RSVP fees (Venmo/Zelle/PayPal) | Add-on | Cash Fund (gifts) | Cash Fund (gifts) | No | No | No |
| Animated intro themes | All 77 free | No | No | No | No | No |
| Marketing email blasts | Add-on packs | Limited | Limited | Limited | Yes | Newsletters |
| QR code download | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Public host profile + followers | Yes | No | No | No | No | Calendar subscribers |
| Event managers / co-hosts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes |
Zola, Joy and Minted are wedding-focused. Luma's “Calendar subscribers” is the closest to followers.
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Best for: hosts who want a clean, ad-free invite without paying for Evite Premium.
Best for: hosts whose guests would rather not hand over a phone number.
Best for: anyone who hosts a few events a year and doesn't want a recurring charge.
Best for: hosts whose guest lists outgrow Paperless Post's coin walls.
Best for: anything that isn't a paid-ticket event.
Best for: hosts whose event isn't a wedding — or who want one tool for both wedding and non-wedding events.
Best for: hosts who want Joy-style polish but for birthdays, showers, fundraisers, or recurring events.
Best for: hosts who want the digital invite first, with affordable mailed postcards to match.
Best for: occasional hosts who want no subscription.
Best for: birthdays, showers, weddings and family events.
Flexible pricing for every event
Start free. Pay per event, or buy credits and save.
- Up to 20 RSVPs per event, 5 events
- 90 templates, 45 page layouts
- 247 color palettes or your own colors
- 124 page effects, all 77 intro reveals
- Design your own photo invitation (58 designs)
- Event website in 22 looks, RSVP built in
- Share link and QR code
- Live guest list with CSV export
- Host notification emails
- Starter — up to 75 RSVPs$7
- Basic — up to 250 RSVPs$15
- Standard — up to 500 RSVPs$24
- Pro — up to 750 RSVPs$32
- Premium — up to 1,000 RSVPs$39
One-time price per event. No subscription.
1 credit = 1 plan level, 1 add-on or 3 postcards
- 5 credits (7% off)$33
- 10 credits (10% off)$63
- 25 credits (19% off)$142
Credits never expire. Use them for plan upgrades and add-ons, or postcards: 25 credits cover about 75 postcards, printed and mailed.
Compare plans
| Feature | Free | Per-Event / Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Every design: layouts, website looks, intros, effects | Included | Included |
| Event website: sections, header, RSVP built in | Included | Included |
| Website photos | Up to 6 | Up to 40 |
| Buy a domain for your website | From $20/yr | From $20/yr |
| Design-your-own photo invitation | Included | Included |
| QR code download | Included | Included |
| Password-protected page | Included | Included |
| RSVPs per event | Up to 20 | 75–1,000 |
| Events at a time | 5 free | Up to 15 upcoming |
| Custom URL link | Not included | Included |
| Remove RSVPlinks branding | Not included | Included |
| Event managers | Not included | Included |
| Sign-Up List | Not included | Included |
| Custom questions | Not included | Included |
| Names of extra guests | Not included | Included |
| Invite email tracking | Not included | Included |
| Personal guest greeting on your website | Not included | Included |
| Host notification emails | Included | Included |
| Guest limits & capacity | Not included | Included |
| Daily RSVP summary | Not included | Included |
| Postcard discount | List price | 5–20% off |
| Print cards at home | Not included | Included |
| Add-ons: $6 or 1 credit each, per event | ||
| Table Management * | Not included | Included |
| RSVP Fee (P2P payment) * | Not included | Included |
| Event Parts * | Not included | Included |
| Guest Photos on your website * | Not included | Included |
| Custom Domain: connect one you own * | Not included | Included |
| Thank-You Page: a thank-you card after the event * | Included | Included |
| Recurring Events * | Not included | Included |
| Marketing Email * | Not included | Included |
| Price | Free | $7–$39 per event or use credits |
1 credit = 1 tier level upgrade, 1 add-on or 3 mailed postcards. Buy in bulk to save up to 19%.
* Add-ons are per event and need a paid plan, bought first or in the same checkout; Thank-You Page works on a free event too. Marketing Email is $6 (or 1 credit) per 500-email pack, up to 5,000 emails per event. A domain bought here is from $20 a year, needs no add-on and works on a free event too. Postcards for a paid event get up to 20% off on its first 2 card orders.
RSVP Site Alternatives — FAQ
What is the best Evite alternative?
RSVPlinks is a modern Evite alternative with no display ads on any plan, custom URLs like rsvplinks.com/your-event, AI-generated banners, and a free tier covering up to 20 RSVPs per event. Hosts who want a clean, ad-free invite without paying for an Evite Premium subscription typically switch to RSVPlinks.
Is there a Partiful alternative that doesn't require SMS verification?
Yes. Partiful runs in the browser without an app, but guests still have to verify with a phone number via SMS code before they can RSVP. RSVPlinks does not require any signup or phone verification from guests — they open the link and RSVP. RSVPlinks also adds a custom URL slug like rsvplinks.com/your-event and a drag-and-drop seating chart that Partiful doesn't ship.
Is RSVPlinks cheaper than Punchbowl?
Punchbowl is subscription-based, so you pay annually whether you host one event or ten. RSVPlinks is pay-per-event ($7–$39) or credit-pack based, so casual hosts only pay for the events they actually run. All 247 color palettes and all 77 animated intros are free, and a paid event raises the RSVP cap with no recurring fee.
What's a free or cheaper alternative to Paperless Post?
RSVPlinks uses transparent dollar pricing instead of Paperless Post's Coin system. One price covers the whole event, up to 1,000 RSVPs on the largest plan. Paid events add sign-up lists and event managers, with a drag-and-drop seating chart as an add-on. Hosts often switch when their guest list grows and Coin costs add up.
What's the difference between RSVPlinks and Eventbrite?
Eventbrite is built for ticketed and public events and charges per-ticket service fees. RSVPlinks is built for casual and family events — showers, birthdays, weddings, holiday parties — with a simple RSVP flow and no per-ticket fees. If you do need to collect money from guests, RSVPlinks offers a peer-to-peer RSVP Fee add-on (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, Cash App, Alipay, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay or cash at the door) so payments go directly between guest and host instead of through a card processor.
Does RSVPlinks have ads on free invites?
No. RSVPlinks does not display third-party ads on any invite page, free or paid. The free tier shows a small "Powered by RSVPlinks" footer that paid tiers can remove.
Is RSVPlinks a good alternative to Zola or Joy for non-wedding events?
Yes. Zola and Joy are excellent free wedding-website builders, but the entire product is wired around weddings — registry, save-the-dates, and so on. RSVPlinks works for any event type — birthdays, baby showers, holiday parties, fundraisers, weekly or monthly meetups (a Recurring Events add-on gives each date its own guest list), and weddings — with the same per-event pricing, a custom URL slug, AI-generated banners, and a public host profile that guests can follow for future events.
Can RSVPlinks make a wedding website like Zola or Joy?
Yes, free on every plan. Any event page can become a website: a cover in one of 22 looks, a menu, sections (Our story, Schedule, Where to stay, What to wear, Wedding party, Questions, Registry, Photos, Guest photos, Message the hosts, Text) and the RSVP as the last section, so the site and the guest list are one link. A domain bought through RSVPlinks costs from $20 a year on any event, a domain you already own connects with the Custom Domain add-on, and the Guest Photos add-on lets guests upload their photos with no app ($6 or 1 credit each, on a paid event). Unlike Zola and Joy there is no registry store: the Registry section links to the registries you already use.
What's a Minted alternative without the print upsell?
Minted is built around premium designer paper goods, with a free wedding website and free online invitations as the on-ramp to printed cards (and a $15/year custom URL upgrade). RSVPlinks is digital-first: any paid event (from $7, one-time) picks its own link like rsvplinks.com/your-event with no yearly fee, plus AI-generated banners, a sign-up / potluck list, and a peer-to-peer RSVP Fee add-on out of the box. When you do want paper, RSVPlinks prints postcards with each guest's name and mails them for you from $1.59 including postage, or lets you print them at home free on any paid plan.
Is RSVPlinks cheaper than RSVPify?
RSVPify's paid plans start at $19/month and the free plan caps at 100 guests with third-party offers in confirmation flows. RSVPlinks is pay-per-event ($7–$39) with no monthly bill, and the free tier is ad-free up to 20 RSVPs. Both platforms ship potluck sign-up lists and drag-and-drop seating charts on paid tiers.
What's the difference between RSVPlinks and Luma (lu.ma)?
Luma is built for tech meetups, hackathons, and recurring community events — its "Calendar subscribers" model is similar to RSVPlinks' public host profile with followers. RSVPlinks differs by offering AI-generated banners and descriptions, a sign-up / potluck list, drag-and-drop seating, and peer-to-peer payment collection (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, Cash App, Alipay, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay or cash at the door) instead of card-only ticketing through Stripe. Luma also charges a 5% platform fee on paid events for free-plan hosts; RSVPlinks does not take a cut of peer-to-peer guest payments.
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