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| Feature | InviteBeam | Canva |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Invitation + RSVP platform | Graphic design tool |
| Pricing model | Free up to 10 guests, then flat $5/event | Free tier or Canva Pro subscription |
| Email delivery to a guest list | Built in | Not offered — you share the file yourself |
| RSVP tracking | Live dashboard | None |
| Automatic reminders | Included | None |
| Meal + dietary tracking | Included | None |
| Design flexibility | Themed designs + custom-image upload | Full freeform design control |
| Calendar (.ics) attachments | Yes | None |
Canva is a general-purpose graphic design platform with a large library of invitation templates. It offers a free tier and a Canva Pro subscription. Its invitation templates produce an image or PDF you then share yourself — Canva is not an event or RSVP management tool.
We'd rather you pick the right tool than a refund-worthy mistake. Canva is a better fit if:
Yes. Export your Canva design as an image and upload it as a custom invitation image — available on the free tier. You get your design plus InviteBeam's delivery, RSVP links, and tracking.
No. Canva produces an invitation image or PDF. Collecting replies means chasing people by text, email, or a separate form, and tallying answers yourself. That gap is the main reason people pair Canva with a tool like InviteBeam.
Only for invitations. Canva is a full design tool used for far more than events. If you already design in Canva, the natural setup is to design there and send through InviteBeam.
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