Facts about Partiful reflect publicly listed pricing and features. We update this page when either platform changes their offering.
| Feature | InviteBeam | Partiful |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free up to 10 guests, then flat $5/event | Free |
| Guest RSVP method | Unique email link per guest | Typically phone number |
| Guest account required | No | Phone verification is standard |
| Design style | Themed cards plus custom-image upload | Casual, effects-driven event pages |
| Meal + dietary tracking | Included | Not standard |
| Plus-ones | Included | Limited |
| Automatic thank-yous | Included | Not standard |
| Gift registry links | Included | Limited |
| Calendar (.ics) attachments | Yes | Add to calendar links |
Partiful is a free digital invitation service focused on casual social events. Invitations are shared by link and guests typically RSVP using a phone number, with SMS reminders. As of 2026 the core product is free to use.
We'd rather you pick the right tool than a refund-worthy mistake. Partiful is a better fit if:
For events up to 10 guests you do not: InviteBeam is also free. Above that it is a flat $5 per event. What the $5 buys is a different product shape — email invitations with unique per-guest RSVP links, formal themes, meal and dietary tracking, plus-ones, and automatic reminders and thank-yous. For a casual house party, Partiful being free is hard to beat.
No. Each guest gets their own emailed RSVP link and responds in one click. There is no account to create, no app to install, and no phone number required.
Generally yes, because those events need formal designs, meal selections, dietary notes, plus-one handling, and registry links — all of which InviteBeam includes. Partiful is built around casual social events.
Yes, if you have email addresses. Paste a "Name, Email" list or upload a CSV. Partiful lists built only on phone numbers will need email addresses collected first.
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