A free Partiful alternative that plans the whole party
If you want more than an invite, Get Gatsby is a free Partiful alternative that builds the plan and budget, sends invites and RSVP links, and checks guests in by QR at the door.
Get Gatsby is free for everyone, no guest limit, no Pro.
Partiful is a popular, free way to send a good-looking invite and track RSVPs. Get Gatsby starts earlier: it builds the budget, ideas, guest list, invites, RSVPs, reminders and tasks, then checks guests in by QR at the door. No account to start, no card, no trial.
Comparison
Verified Nov 2026, from each company's own pages.
| Get Gatsby | Partiful | Evite | SignUpGenius | Paperless Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to host | Yes, every feature | Yes, free events are free to host | Yes, designs labeled Free | Yes, free Basic plan | Some free designs; sending is priced in Coins |
| Paid options | Optional tip only; unlocks nothing | Partiful Plus $4.99/month (in app); optional premium invite designs; ticket fees for paid events | Evite Premium from $17.99 per event (up to 12 guests) | Paid plans from $8.99/month (billed annually) | Coins per recipient, or an annual subscription (e.g. $250/year for 250 guests) |
| Ads on free version | None shown | No ads | Free invites include ads | Paid plans remove ads on some or all sign-ups | n/a |
| Guests need an account to RSVP | No | No | n/a | No | n/a |
| Reminders | Reminders | Text Blasts and reminders | Automated reminders and guest messaging | Email reminders (texts on paid plans) | Broadcast messages |
| Budget and party plan | Yes | Not offered on site | Not offered on site | Not offered on site | Not offered on site |
| QR / guest check-in | QR check-in at the door | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Guest Check-In in the app (Paperless Post Plus or annual subscription) |
“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.
When Partiful is the better pick
If you only need a fast, stylish invite with text blasts and a guest list, Partiful does that well for free. If you want the plan, budget and door check-in in one place, try Gatsby.
Plan a party in 60 seconds.
Budgets are estimates only. For adults 18+. Alcohol content is 21+. Get Gatsby runs in your web browser; the iPhone app is still in development.
FAQ
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 Partiful?
Partiful focuses on invites and RSVPs. Get Gatsby also builds the party plan and budget, adds reminders and tasks, and checks guests in by QR at the door.
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/
- SignUpGenius: www.signupgenius.com/pricing · www.signupgenius.com/how-to-use/potluck
- Paperless Post: www.paperlesspost.com/pricing · www.paperlesspost.com/features
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