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Partiful alternatives (2026): the best apps for party invites

The best Partiful alternative for most parties is Little Invite. It works the way Partiful does (a texted link, phone-code RSVP, no app for guests), but it's fully free: no subscription, no paid peeks at the guest list, no ads.

People look for Partiful alternatives for a few reasons. Partiful added a $4.99/mo Plus subscription and paid extras in 2026, some people avoid it because its co-founders are former Palantir employees, and some just want a different look. Here's what else is out there.

Partiful vs. Little Invite

PartifulLittle Invite
Best forBig social partiesBirthdays, dinners, and everyday plans
PriceFree to host. Optional Partiful Plus $4.99/mo, paid add-ons, and fees on paid tickets.Free. No ads, no paid tiers.
Works onWeb, iPhone, and AndroidWeb and iPhone
Guests RSVP byTap the link, enter a name, phone number, and the texted code. No app.Tap the link, enter a phone number and the texted code. No app.
Invites go out byText from your contacts, email, or a share linkOne link you text or post anywhere
RemindersText blasts to guests, up to 60 days after the eventAutomatic 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.
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.
LumaCommunity, tech, and public eventsFree, with a 5% fee on paid tickets. Luma Plus is $59/mo (billed annually) with no platform fee.Enter a name and email on the event page. No account.
WhatsApp EventsFriend groups that already live in WhatsAppFreeIn the chat, or from a link for people without WhatsApp (rolling out November 2026)
EviteClassic kids' and family party invitesFree with ads. Ad-free Premium is $17.99–$99.99 per event.From the link in the email or text
PoshNightlife and paid social eventsFree to host. Fees on paid tickets.From the event page

  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 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+.

  3. 3. Best for community, tech, and public events

    Luma

    Price
    Free, with a 5% fee on paid tickets. Luma Plus is $59/mo (billed annually) with no platform fee.
    Works on
    Web, iPhone, and Android (fewer features on Android)
    Guests RSVP by
    Enter a name and email on the event page. No account.
    Invites go out by
    Email, or text and WhatsApp for guests who've linked a phone
    Reminders
    Automatic email reminders a day and an hour before, plus blasts
    • Ticket types, coupons, waitlists, and approval-only events
    • Calendars people can subscribe to, with newsletters
    • Unlimited co-hosts and check-in tools

    The catch: Built for organizers. The email form feels formal for a birthday, and texts only reach guests who opted in.

    Pick it if you run a meetup, a workshop series, or anything with a public signup.

  4. 4. 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.

  5. 5. Best for classic kids' and family party invites

    Evite

    Price
    Free with ads. Ad-free Premium is $17.99–$99.99 per event.
    Works on
    Web, iPhone, and Android
    Guests RSVP by
    From the link in the email or text
    Invites go out by
    Email, text (US and Canada), or a share link
    Reminders
    Up to five scheduled reminders by email, or text for guests invited by text
    • Huge library of card designs
    • Read receipts on email and text invites
    • Photo gallery on Premium

    The catch: Free invites show ads and gift guides. Removing them costs per event.

    Pick it if you want a traditional card look and don't mind ads or paying per event.

  6. 6. Best for nightlife and paid social events

    Posh

    Price
    Free to host. Fees on paid tickets.
    Works on
    Web, iPhone, and Android
    Guests RSVP by
    From the event page
    Invites go out by
    Event link and text blasts
    Reminders
    Text blasts, up to 10 per 30 days
    • Ticketing built for promoters
    • Local event discovery

    The catch: Made for promoters and ticket sales, not private get-togethers.

    Pick it if you're throwing a ticketed night out.

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 Partiful still free?

Creating events, sending invites, and RSVPing on Partiful are free. Since 2026 it also sells Partiful Plus ($4.99/mo on the App Store), $1.99 "Peeks" that preview a guest list before you RSVP, premium add-ons, and charges fees on paid tickets that vary by event.

Did Partiful's founders work at Palantir?

Yes. Partiful's co-founders met while working at Palantir. Partiful says they worked on private-sector projects, not government or defense work. We haven't seen evidence that Partiful shares data with Palantir.

What's the best free alternative to Partiful?

Little Invite is the closest free alternative: texted links, phone-code RSVP, reminders, date polls, co-hosts, and a shared photo camera, with no paid tiers. Luma is free for public and community events, and WhatsApp Events is free if your group already uses WhatsApp.

Is there a Partiful alternative for Android?

Partiful itself has an Android app. Among alternatives, Luma and WhatsApp have Android apps, and Little Invite works in any Android browser. Apple Invites needs an iPhone to host.

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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