Invite Alternatives
Paperless Post Alternatives That Also Plan the Menu
Compare Paperless Post free invites and pricing with Evite and Partiful, then meet the free alternative that plans the menu.
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Invites and RSVPs Together
Invites, RSVPs and dietary notes sit in one place, so nothing gets rebuilt later.
Menus from Real Recipes
Menus built from 500+ tested recipes fit weeknight dinners just as well as a party.
Grocery Lists That Sync
Shared grocery and task lists sync automatically once the menu is set.
Paperless Pro Pricing
Paperless Pro costs $250 a year; The Gourmet Host has a generous free tier.
Is Paperless Post Free? Coins, Pricing and the Free Tier
Is Paperless Post free? Paperless Post has a free tier, and paid designs are billed per guest in Coins for each event you send.
Paperless Pro is an annual subscription starting at $250 a year for 250 annual guests, described as a 25 percent saving versus paying per event.
- Basic Coins: $0.50 per guest
- Premium Coins: $1.05 per guest
- All Access Coins: $1.44 per guest
- Paperless Pro: from $250 a year
Related: See invites and RSVPs in the app
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How Much Does Paperless Post Cost per Guest
How much does Paperless Post cost for a 30 guest party? At the Premium rate of $1.05 a guest, 30 guests comes to $31.50.
Evite prices the same party as one package instead: Gold is $36.99 for up to 30 guests. The Gourmet Host is free to download.
- Coins are charged per guest, per event
- 30 guests at $1.05 Premium comes to $31.50
- Evite Gold is $36.99 for up to 30 guests
- The Gourmet Host is free to download
Related: See Evite alternatives compared
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Paperless Post vs Partiful on Price and RSVPs
| Feature | The Gourmet Host | Paperless Post | Evite | Partiful |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipes and cookbook | Personal cookbook of saved recipes | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Menu planning | Menus built from 500+ tested recipes | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Grocery and task lists | Shared grocery and task lists that sync | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Who brings what | Assign dishes to co-hosts, everyone sees the plan | Not stated on its site | Free SignUp Sheets let guests claim items or time slots | Not stated on its site |
| Invites and RSVPs | Invites, RSVPs and dietary notes in one place | Real-time RSVP tracking with analytics | Digital invitations with automated RSVP tracking and deadlines | Customizable invitations with RSVP tracking and guest list view |
| Dietary needs | Dietary needs captured with each RSVP | Custom guest surveys cover dietary restrictions and meal preferences | Not stated on its site | Pre-event custom questions can ask about dietary restrictions |
| Messaging | Not included; coordination runs through shared lists | Individual or group messages plus automated event reminders | Guest messaging and host notes visible to guests | Text Blast broadcasts plus comments and reactions on event page |
| Cost splitting | Event costs tracked and split with co-hosts and guests | Not included | Donation collection only, not expense splitting | Collects guest payments via Venmo, CashApp or PayPal |
| Price | Generous free tier; optional paid plans from $4.99 a month | Coins from $0.50 to $1.44 a guest; Pro from $250 a year | Per-event $17.99 to $99.99; Pro plan $249.99 a year | Free to use; optional in-app purchases from $1.99 to $9.90 |
| Platforms | iOS and Android | iOS, Android and web | iOS, Android and web | iOS, Android and web |
Facts checked 2026-09-04 on each product’s own site or store listing.
Which Invitation App Fits Your Next Event
| Host type | What that looks like | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Design templates | Paid designs use Coins billed per guest for the invitation sent. | Paperless Post: priced in Coins per guest |
| Free invitations | A free Paperless Post alternative for sending an invite and tracking who replies. | Evite or Partiful: both have a free tier |
| Dietary surveys | Guest survey answers on dietary restrictions collected automatically before the party. | Paperless Post or Partiful: custom guest questions |
| Menu and grocery list | The invite, the menu and the shopping list share one guest list. | The Gourmet Host: menus and lists live with invites |
| Cost splitting | Splitting the bill against the same guest list once everyone replies. | The Gourmet Host: costs tracked and split per event |
One App for the Invite and the Plan
Send the invite, plan the menu and split the cost in one app.
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Get The Gourmet Host for Your Next Party
A generous free tier, free on the App Store and Google Play.
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