Invite Apps
Evite Alternatives for Hosts, and Is Evite Free?
Compare sites like Evite on price and RSVPs, then see the free Evite alternative that also plans the menu.
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Invites and RSVPs Together
Invites, RSVPs and dietary notes sit in one place, ready before the party starts.
Menus from Real Recipes
Menus built from 500+ tested recipes work for a weeknight dinner or the party.
Grocery Lists That Update
Shared grocery and task lists update automatically as the menu and guest count change.
Evite Pro Pricing
Evite Pro costs $249.99 a year; The Gourmet Host has a generous free tier.
Evite Premium Cost: What Each Package Includes
Is Evite free? Evite has a free tier for basic invitations, with paid per-event packages priced by guest count above it.
Evite Pro is an annual subscription at $249.99 a year for up to 2,500 recipients per invitation. Its free SignUp Sheets let guests claim items or time slots.
- Silver $17.99 for up to 12 guests
- Gold $36.99 for up to 30 guests
- Platinum $68.99 for up to 75 guests
- Diamond $99.99 for up to 750 guests
Related: See invites and RSVPs in the app
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Apps Like Evite, Compared on Price and RSVPs
Partiful states it is free to use with no paywalls. Paperless Post sells Coins from $0.50 to $1.44 a guest, and Punchbowl plans start at $7.99 a month.
All four track RSVPs as guests reply. The Gourmet Host is free to download and carries the menu, the grocery list and the cost split on the same event.
- Partiful: free to use, no paywalls stated
- Paperless Post: Coins from $0.50 a guest
- Punchbowl: free tier, plans from $7.99 a month
- The Gourmet Host: free to download, menu included
Related: See The Gourmet Host vs Partiful and Evite
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Sites Like Evite That Handle More Than the Invitation
| Feature | The Gourmet Host | Evite | Partiful | Paperless Post | Punchbowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipes and cookbook | Personal cookbook of saved recipes | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Menu planning | Menus built from 500+ tested recipes | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Grocery and task lists | Shared grocery and task lists that sync | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Who brings what | Assign dishes to co-hosts, everyone sees the plan | Free SignUp Sheets let guests claim items or time slots | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site | Potluck Lists let organizers set items or let guests choose |
| Invites and RSVPs | Invites, RSVPs and dietary notes in one place | Digital invitations with automated RSVP tracking and deadlines | Customizable invitations with RSVP tracking and guest list view | Real-time RSVP tracking with analytics | Real-time RSVP tracking with guest reminders |
| Dietary needs | Dietary needs captured with each RSVP | Not stated on its site | Pre-event custom questions can ask about dietary restrictions | Custom guest surveys cover dietary restrictions and meal preferences | Polling feature can gather dietary restrictions from guests |
| Messaging | Not included; coordination runs through shared lists | Guest messaging and host notes visible to guests | Text Blast broadcasts plus comments and reactions on event page | Individual or group messages plus automated event reminders | Chat with guests one-on-one or broadcast announcements |
| Cost splitting | Event costs tracked and split with co-hosts and guests | Donation collection only, not expense splitting | Collects guest payments via Venmo, CashApp or PayPal | Not included | Not stated on its site |
| Price | Generous free tier; optional paid plans from $4.99 a month | 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 | Coins from $0.50 to $1.44 a guest; Pro from $250 a year | Free tier; plans from $7.99 to $79.99 a month |
| Platforms | iOS and Android | iOS, Android and web | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Free invitations | A quick invite and RSVP tracker, with no per-guest cost to send one. | Evite or Partiful: both send invites on a free tier |
| Design templates | Paid designs use Coins billed per guest for the invitation sent. | Paperless Post: priced in Coins per guest |
| Dietary surveys | Guest survey answers on dietary restrictions collected before the party. | Paperless Post or Partiful: both ask 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 |
The Invite That Plans the Dinner
Download The Gourmet Host and the invite, the menu and the split stay together.
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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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