The best party planning apps, compared honestly
For a free all-in-one party planner, try Get Gatsby; for invites only, Partiful or Evite; for potluck sign-ups, SignUpGenius; for ticketed events, Eventbrite.
Get Gatsby is free for everyone, no guest limit, no Pro.
This page is written by Get Gatsby. We've tried to be fair and only list what each company says on its own site.
Comparison
Verified Nov 2026, from each company's own pages.
| App | Best for | Free option | Paid pricing (from company site) | Notable features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Gatsby | Planning the whole party | Every feature free; optional tip | None | Plan, budget, ideas, invites, RSVP links, QR check-in, reminders, tasks, exports; unlimited parties and guests |
| Partiful | Casual invites | Free; free events free to host | Partiful Plus $4.99/month (in app) | No ads, guests RSVP without an account, Text Blasts, reminders, ticket sales |
| Evite | Online invitations | Designs labeled Free (with ads) | Evite Premium $17.99 (12 guests) to $99.99 (750 guests) per event | Free and Premium designs, shareable link |
| Punchbowl | Invitations | 7-day free trial for new users (asks for payment details up front) | Paid membership after the trial | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| Paperless Post | Designer invitations | Some free designs | Coins per recipient, or an annual subscription (e.g. $250/year for 250 guests) | Guest Check-In in the app (Paperless Post Plus or annual subscription) |
| SignUpGenius | Potlucks and sign-ups | Free Basic plan, unlimited sign up pages | From $8.99/month (billed annually) | No account needed to sign up, email reminders |
| Eventbrite | Ticketed events | Free for free events | Paid tickets: 3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket, plus 2.9% processing per order | Mobile check-in, waitlists, event reminders |
“Not stated” or “Not offered on site” means we didn’t find it on the company’s own pages on November 2, 2026, not that it definitely doesn’t exist.
How to choose
- Hosting friends at home? Get Gatsby or Partiful.
- Potluck or Friendsgiving? SignUpGenius does dish sign-up slots; Get Gatsby handles the plan, budget, invites and tasks.
- Selling tickets? Eventbrite or Partiful's ticketing.
- Want a formal look? Paperless Post or Evite Premium.
Plan a party in 60 seconds. Unlimited parties and guests. No account to start, no card, no trial. It runs in your web browser; the iPhone app is still in development. For adults 18+. Alcohol content is 21+.
FAQ
Which party apps charge per event?
Evite Premium invitations are priced per event by guest count, starting at $17.99 for up to 12 guests. Paperless Post charges Coins per recipient unless you buy an annual subscription.
Do I need an account to start planning on Get Gatsby?
No. Gatsby has no account to start, no card and no trial.
Sources
All accessed November 2, 2026.
- Get Gatsby: get-gatsby.com/pricing · get-gatsby.com/
- Partiful: help.partiful.com/en-us/articles/15525405-are-there-fees-for-free-events · partiful.com/plus · partiful.com/invitations/online-rsvp
- Evite: support.evite.com/pricing-and-billing/pricing-questions/invitation-pricing · support.evite.com/premium/what-is-premium/premium-vs.-free · www.evite.com/
- Punchbowl: www.punchbowl.com/membership · help.punchbowl.com/article/526-how-do-free-trials-work
- SignUpGenius: www.signupgenius.com/pricing · www.signupgenius.com/how-to-use/potluck
- Paperless Post: www.paperlesspost.com/pricing · www.paperlesspost.com/features
- Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/
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