Best Partiful alternatives in 2026
Last checked: October 2026
Partiful is a good fit for casual parties run over text messages. If your guests would rather not share a phone number, if you need something that works on Android and in a WhatsApp group, or if you want a more formal look, these are the tools worth a look.
The tools at a glance
| Tool | Free plan | Guests reply with |
|---|---|---|
| Invitely | Free for events of up to 50 guests, with 50 album photos and a small Invitely badge. Paid plans: an Event Pass for one event (up to 1,000 guests), Plus yearly, and Business yearly (up to 2,500 guests and a team of 5). Prices are on the pricing page, in US dollars. | Browser, name only |
| Evite | Free invitations that show ads; paid Premium invitations are ad-free and priced by guest list size. | Browser, no account |
| Paperless Post | Some designs are free and some are paid. | Browser, no account |
| Apple Invites | Apple says iCloud+ subscribers can create invitations. | Browser or app, no Apple Account |
| Punchbowl | Free options are available; paid plans remove limits. | Browser, no account |
| Eventbrite | Free events can be listed at no cost; fees apply to paid tickets, so check their current fee page. | Registration with email |
1. Invitely
Invitely makes an invitation page with RSVP that you share as one link. Guests open it in any browser and reply in two taps with a name; email is optional. It also sends festival greetings made out to one person by name.
Free plan: Free for events of up to 50 guests, with 50 album photos and a small Invitely badge. Paid plans: an Event Pass for one event (up to 1,000 guests), Plus yearly, and Business yearly (up to 2,500 guests and a team of 5). Prices are on the pricing page, in US dollars.
Best for: Hosts who want a free invite that works in WhatsApp groups and for guests on any phone.
2. Evite
Evite is one of the oldest online invitation sites, with RSVP tracking, guest messaging and a large library of designs.
Free plan: Free invitations that show ads; paid Premium invitations are ad-free and priced by guest list size.
Best for: Hosts who want a large template library and are fine with ads on the free plan.
3. Paperless Post
Paperless Post is known for polished card designs. It sends digital cards by email and can also print and mail cards.
Free plan: Some designs are free and some are paid.
Best for: Weddings and formal events where a premium design or printed cards matter.
4. Apple Invites
Apple Invites is Apple's invitation app for iPhone, with shared photo albums and Apple Music playlists. Guests do not need an Apple Account to reply.
Free plan: Apple says iCloud+ subscribers can create invitations.
Best for: Hosts and guests who are already on iPhones with iCloud+.
5. Punchbowl
Punchbowl makes online invitations and cards, with RSVP tracking and a wide range of party themes.
Free plan: Free options are available; paid plans remove limits.
Best for: Themed kids' and holiday parties with lots of template choice.
6. Eventbrite
Eventbrite is an event listing and ticketing platform. Guests register for a public event page rather than answering a personal invitation.
Free plan: Free events can be listed at no cost; fees apply to paid tickets, so check their current fee page.
Best for: Public events, classes and ticketed gatherings.
How we picked
We make Invitely, so it is listed first. The rest are in no particular order. Read the Invitely entry with that in mind.
We kept tools that let a host invite people and see who is coming. Pure design tools and ticketing sites are marked as such.
We compared what each tool charges the host, what the free plan includes, and what a guest has to do to reply: an app, an account, or just a link.
Where we are not sure of a current price, we say paid plans are available instead of guessing. Prices and limits change, so check each site before you decide.
Questions
Side by side
See the feature-by-feature page: Invitely and Partiful.