A free Evite alternative that plans the whole party
Evite's free designs include ads and Premium starts at $17.99 per event; Get Gatsby is free for every feature, with unlimited parties and guests, and adds the plan, budget and QR check-in at the door.
For adults 18+. Alcohol content is 21+.
This page is written by Get Gatsby. Evite details come only from Evite's own help center, checked November 2, 2026.
Evite in short
Evite offers digital invitations sent by email, text or shareable link. Designs labeled Free cost nothing to send unless you add a Premium extra, such as ad removal, envelopes, stamps or stickers. Premium designs are priced by guest list size, per event.
Comparison
Verified Nov 2026, from Evite's own help center.
| Get Gatsby | Evite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | Every feature free for every host | Designs labeled Free |
| Ads | None shown | Free invitations include ads; “No ads” is a Premium feature |
| Paid pricing | None (optional tip unlocks nothing) | Per event: Silver up to 12 guests $17.99; Gold up to 30 $36.99; Platinum up to 75 $68.99; Diamond up to 750 $99.99 |
| Guest limit | Unlimited guests (+1s included) | Set by package (up to 750 per event on Diamond; larger annual plans available) |
| Sends by | Invites and RSVP links | Email, text or shareable link |
| Party plan and budget | Yes | Not offered on Evite's pricing pages |
| QR check-in at the door | Yes | Not stated |
| Reminders and tasks | Yes | Not stated |
“Not stated” means we didn't find it on Evite's own help pages on November 2, 2026, not that it definitely doesn't exist.
When Evite is the better pick
If you want a large library of invitation designs, animated reveals, envelopes and stickers, Evite Premium does that. If you want the plan, budget, invites, RSVPs and door check-in in one place, try Gatsby. Gatsby is free for everyone. See also the Partiful alternative and party planning apps compared.
Budgets are estimates only.
FAQ
Is Evite free?
Evite designs labeled Free cost nothing to send unless you add a Premium extra, and free invitations include ads. Premium starts at $17.99 per event for up to 12 guests, per Evite's help center on November 2, 2026.
Is Get Gatsby really free?
Yes. Gatsby is free. Every feature, for every host. No account to start, no card, no trial.
How is Get Gatsby different from Evite?
Evite focuses on invitations. Get Gatsby also builds the party plan and budget, adds reminders and tasks, and checks guests in by QR at the door.
Does Get Gatsby limit how many guests I can invite?
No. Get Gatsby includes unlimited parties and unlimited guests, with +1s included.
Sources
All accessed November 2, 2026.
- Get Gatsby: get-gatsby.com/pricing
- Evite pricing packages, Free vs Premium designs, what triggers a charge, digital-only sending: support.evite.com/pricing-and-billing/pricing-questions/invitation-pricing
- Evite free invitations include ads; No ads, animated effects, envelopes, stamps and stickers are Premium: support.evite.com/premium/what-is-premium/premium-vs.-free
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