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Evite alternatives (2026): free online invitations without the ads

The best Evite alternative if you don't want ads is Little Invite. It's free with no ads or per-event fees, guests RSVP from a texted link, and reminders go out on their own.

Evite is still a solid classic, but free Evite invitations show ads and gift guides, and going ad-free costs $17.99 to $99.99 per event. Here are the alternatives worth a look, and who each one suits.

Evite vs. Little Invite

EviteLittle Invite
Best forClassic kids' and family party invitesBirthdays, dinners, and everyday plans
PriceFree with ads. Ad-free Premium is $17.99–$99.99 per event.Free. No ads, no paid tiers.
Works onWeb, iPhone, and AndroidWeb and iPhone
Guests RSVP byFrom the link in the email or textTap the link, enter a phone number and the texted code. No app.
Invites go out byEmail, text (US and Canada), or a share linkOne link you text or post anywhere
RemindersUp to five scheduled reminders by email, or text for guests invited by textAutomatic reminders a week and a day before, plus messages to guests anytime, by text or app notification

At a glance

AppBest forPriceGuests RSVP by
Little InviteBirthdays, dinners, and everyday plansFree. No ads, no paid tiers.Tap the link, enter a phone number and the texted code. No app.
PartifulBig social partiesFree to host. Optional Partiful Plus $4.99/mo, paid add-ons, and fees on paid tickets.Tap the link, enter a name, phone number, and the texted code. No app.
Paperless PostWeddings and formal invitationsFree designs to up to 50 recipients (unlimited by share link). Beyond that, and for premium designs, you pay per guest in Coins.From the invite link
Apple InvitesAll-iPhone friend groupsFree app, but hosting requires iCloud+ (from $0.99/mo)Tap the link and verify an email address. No Apple Account needed.
PunchbowlCharacter-themed kids' partiesNo free plan for new events after the trial. Memberships from $2.99/mo (promo).No account needed
WhatsApp EventsFriend groups that already live in WhatsAppFreeIn the chat, or from a link for people without WhatsApp (rolling out November 2026)

  1. 1. Best for birthdays, dinners, and everyday plansOur pick

    Little Invite

    Price
    Free. No ads, no paid tiers.
    Works on
    Web and iPhone
    Guests RSVP by
    Tap the link, enter a phone number and the texted code. No app.
    Invites go out by
    One link you text or post anywhere
    Reminders
    Automatic reminders a week and a day before, plus messages to guests anytime, by text or app notification
    • Date polls when you haven't picked a day
    • Co-hosts, plus-ones, and a guest limit
    • Dozens of animated backgrounds you can tune
    • A shared disposable camera: guests snap photos that develop after the party
    • Set up events from Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI assistants

    The catch: No ticketing or paid events, and no Android app yet (Android hosts and guests use the website). Like Partiful, guests confirm a phone number to RSVP.

    Pick it if you want everyone to actually show up without paying for anything or wading through ads.

  2. 2. Best for big social parties

    Partiful

    Price
    Free to host. Optional Partiful Plus $4.99/mo, paid add-ons, and fees on paid tickets.
    Works on
    Web, iPhone, and Android
    Guests RSVP by
    Tap the link, enter a name, phone number, and the texted code. No app.
    Invites go out by
    Text from your contacts, email, or a share link
    Reminders
    Text blasts to guests, up to 60 days after the event
    • Playful themes and effects
    • Shared photo album, date polls, and waitlists
    • Ticketing for paid events (launched June 2026)
    • An Explore page for public events nearby

    The catch: It now upsells: Partiful Plus, $1.99 "Peeks" at the guest list before you RSVP, and ticket fees that vary and only show up during setup.

    Pick it if your friends already use it and you want the party-app look.

  3. 3. Best for weddings and formal invitations

    Paperless Post

    Price
    Free designs to up to 50 recipients (unlimited by share link). Beyond that, and for premium designs, you pay per guest in Coins.
    Works on
    Web, iPhone, and Android
    Guests RSVP by
    From the invite link
    Invites go out by
    Email, text, or a share link
    • Stationery-style designs with envelopes, liners, and stamps
    • Guest tags, check-in, and analytics on higher tiers

    The catch: Coin pricing is confusing and adds up per guest once you pass 50 recipients or use a premium design.

    Pick it if the invitation itself needs to feel like paper.

  4. 4. Best for all-iPhone friend groups

    Apple Invites

    Price
    Free app, but hosting requires iCloud+ (from $0.99/mo)
    Works on
    iPhone to host. Guests can RSVP on the web.
    Guests RSVP by
    Tap the link and verify an email address. No Apple Account needed.
    Invites go out by
    A share link or the Invites iMessage app
    Reminders
    No text blasts to guests
    • Shared photo album and Apple Music playlist
    • Co-hosts, plus-ones, and a visible guest list (added in 2026)
    • Backgrounds from Image Playground

    The catch: Only iPhone owners paying for iCloud+ can host, and there's no Android app.

    Pick it if everyone you invite is on iPhone and you already pay for iCloud+.

  5. 5. Best for character-themed kids' parties

    Punchbowl

    Price
    No free plan for new events after the trial. Memberships from $2.99/mo (promo).
    Works on
    Web and iPhone
    Guests RSVP by
    No account needed
    Invites go out by
    Text or email
    • Licensed character designs, including Disney
    • Co-hosts and guest polls on higher plans

    The catch: You need a paid membership to send invites for new events.

    Pick it if your kid will only accept a specific character on the invite.

  6. 6. Best for friend groups that already live in WhatsApp

    WhatsApp Events

    Price
    Free
    Works on
    iPhone, Android, and web
    Guests RSVP by
    In the chat, or from a link for people without WhatsApp (rolling out November 2026)
    Invites go out by
    The group chat, or an event link
    Reminders
    Custom event reminders
    • Plus-ones and cover photos
    • Hides the host's number from guests they don't know

    The catch: Little design, and the plan still lives inside a busy group thread.

    Pick it if your group already plans everything in WhatsApp.

How we compared

We looked at what matters when you’re getting people together: what it costs, what guests have to do to RSVP, how invites and reminders reach people, and what each app is honestly best at. Prices and features come from each app’s own pricing and help pages, listed below. Apps change. If something here is out of date, tell us at hello@littleinvite.com and we’ll fix it.

Questions people ask

Is Evite free?

Evite's basic invitations are free but show ads. Premium invitations remove ads and cost $17.99 (up to 12 guests) to $99.99 (up to 750 guests) per event, and Evite Pro is $249.99 a year.

What's a free Evite alternative without ads?

Little Invite is free with no ads and no per-event fees. Partiful is free to host with optional paid extras. Paperless Post's free designs are free for up to 50 recipients.

Can Evite send invitations by text?

Yes, to US and Canadian numbers. Little Invite and Partiful are built around texting a link, and guests RSVP right from the text.

What's the best Evite alternative for kids' parties?

For a simple, free invite parents can RSVP to from a text, Little Invite. If the theme matters (a specific character, say), Punchbowl has licensed designs but requires a paid membership.

Can an AI assistant make the invite for me?

With Little Invite, yes. Connect it to Claude, ChatGPT, or another assistant that supports MCP, then say something like "make an invite for my birthday on December 4th at Arapahoe Basin." It sets up a draft with the date, place, background, and cover photo, and you publish when you're happy. See littleinvite.com/guide/getting-started/using-an-ai-assistant.

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