Comparison

InviteBeam vs Evite

Evite pioneered online invitations and remains a popular free option, but its free tier shows ads and many designs and features sit behind paid Pro tiers. InviteBeam is a flat $5 per event with no ads, no subscription, and every design included.

Side-by-side comparison

Facts about Evite reflect publicly listed pricing and features. We update this page when either platform changes their offering.

FeatureInviteBeamEvite
Pricing modelFree up to 10 guests, then flat $5/eventFree (ad-supported) or recurring Pro subscription
Ads in invitationsNone on any tierShown on free tier
All designs includedYes — every theme on every tierPremium designs require a paid Pro plan
Custom-image uploadFree tierPaid tier
RSVP trackingLive dashboardYes
Automatic remindersIncludedLimited / manual on free tier
Automatic thank-yousIncludedNot standard
Calendar (.ics) attachmentsYesYes
Plus-ones + dietary trackingIncludedLimited
Money-back guarantee7 days, full refundNot offered

Why hosts switch from Evite to InviteBeam

  • No third-party ads inside invitations — guests see only your event
  • Every design is included on every tier (no premium gating)
  • Pay-per-event pricing instead of a recurring subscription
  • Automatic reminder and thank-you emails included on the free tier
  • Custom-image uploads available on the free tier

About Evite

Evite launched in 1998 and offers a large free tier with ads, plus Pro subscription tiers that remove ads and unlock premium designs. Pricing and features vary by plan; the company offers free, ad-supported invitations alongside paid plans.

When Evite might be the better choice

We'd rather you pick the right tool than a refund-worthy mistake. Evite is a better fit if:

  • You want the largest possible design library and don't mind paid-tier gating
  • You send invitations weekly and would benefit from an annual Pro subscription

Frequently asked questions

Is InviteBeam cheaper than Evite?

For events up to 10 guests, InviteBeam is free with no ads — Evite is free with ads. For larger events, InviteBeam is a flat $5 one-time fee per event. Evite charges via Pro subscription tiers, so cost depends on how many events you send per year and which plan you pick.

Does InviteBeam show ads like Evite's free tier?

No. InviteBeam never places third-party ads inside invitations on any tier. Free-tier emails include a small "Powered by InviteBeam" footer that is removed on the $5 paid tier.

Can I import my Evite guest list into InviteBeam?

Yes. You can paste a list of "Name, Email" pairs or upload a CSV exported from any platform, including Evite.

Does InviteBeam have the same designs as Evite?

InviteBeam offers a curated set of themes plus unlimited custom-image uploads on every tier. Evite has a larger overall library, but many of its best designs require a paid Pro plan.

Try InviteBeam free — no card required

Design and preview your invitation free. Send for $5 flat when your guest list exceeds 10.

More comparisons

Compare

InviteBeam vs Paperless Post

Paperless Post is known for elegant designs but uses a coin-based pricing model where premium cards and larger guest lists cost more coins. InviteBeam replaces all of that with a flat $5 per event for up to 100 guests, with every design included.

Compare

InviteBeam vs Punchbowl

Punchbowl bundles digital invitations with greeting cards under a yearly membership. InviteBeam is purpose-built for invitations only, with a free tier for small events and a flat $5 for larger ones — no membership required.

Compare

InviteBeam vs Partiful

Partiful is a free, phone-number-based party invitation app with a casual, text-forward style. InviteBeam sends email invitations with per-guest RSVP links, formal design themes, and detail tracking like meals and plus-ones — free up to 10 guests, then a flat $5.

Compare

InviteBeam vs Greenvelope

Greenvelope offers premium digital stationery with envelope-opening animations, priced in tiers that scale with your guest count. InviteBeam is a flat $5 per event up to 100 guests, so the price does not move when your list grows.

Compare

InviteBeam vs Canva

Canva is a design tool that makes beautiful invitation images — but it stops there. It has no guest list, no RSVP tracking, and no delivery. InviteBeam handles the whole job: design, send, track responses, and chase reminders automatically.

Compare

InviteBeam vs Minted

Minted is a premium stationery brand offering printed invitations alongside digital ones, with pricing to match. InviteBeam is digital-only at a flat $5 per event, free up to 10 guests.

Compare

InviteBeam vs Zola

Zola is a wedding-planning platform bundling a registry, wedding website, and invitations. InviteBeam does invitations and RSVPs for any occasion — weddings included — with no registry account required and a flat $5 per event.

Compare

InviteBeam vs Joy (withjoy.com)

Joy is a free wedding website and planning platform with digital save-the-dates and invitations attached. InviteBeam is an invitation-first tool for any occasion, with a flat $5 per event and no wedding platform to sign up for.

Compare

InviteBeam vs RSVPify

RSVPify is an event registration platform aimed at large and corporate events, with a limited free tier and monthly subscription plans above it. InviteBeam is built for personal celebrations at a flat $5 per event, free up to 10 guests.

Compare

InviteBeam vs Hobnob

Hobnob is a mobile-first invitation app that delivers invites by text message. InviteBeam is web-based and sends by email, with per-guest RSVP links, formal themes, and detail tracking — free up to 10 guests, then a flat $5.

Compare

InviteBeam vs Eventbrite

Eventbrite is a ticketing platform for public events, with service fees on paid tickets. InviteBeam is for private, guest-list events — nothing is listed publicly, nobody buys a ticket, and it is a flat $5 per event.