The best Evite alternatives in 2026
Evite is good at a lot: a huge library of consumer invitation designs; name recognition: many guests have RSVPed on Evite before; simple per-event pricing if you only host once or twice a year and want a premium card. People look elsewhere when they need something it doesn't do well. Here are the alternatives worth a look, what they cost, and who each one is for.
Evite alternatives at a glance
1. ValoreOur pick
Try it freePricing: Free to host. No subscription or plan tiers.
Pick it if
- You don't want to pay more as your guest list grows
- You sell tickets, or want approvals, waitlists or registration questions
- You host regularly and want a calendar people can subscribe to
- You want QR check-in at the door
2. Partiful
Valore vs PartifulPricing: Free for free events
Pick it if
- It's a casual party and your friends already use Partiful
- You want text-message-first invites
- You don't need registration, check-in or reporting
3. Paperless Post
Valore vs Paperless PostPricing: Pay per event in Coins (e.g. 3 Coins per guest invite); Plus is 200 Coins per event; Paperless Pro from $250/year
Pick it if
- The look of the invitation itself is the priority, like a wedding or formal dinner
- You want the envelope-and-card presentation guests open like real mail
- You run fundraisers and want HubSpot or Raiser's Edge sync on Paperless Pro
4. Luma
Valore vs LumaPricing: Free plan; Luma Plus is $59/month billed annually
Pick it if
- Your audience already discovers events on Luma
- You rely on SMS or WhatsApp blasts
- You need regional payment methods like iDEAL or PayNow
5. Eventbrite
Valore vs EventbritePricing: Free events are free to publish; Eventbrite Pro marketing tools start at $15/month
Pick it if
- You want exposure in Eventbrite's large marketplace
- You run large ticketed events that need reserved seating
- Your buyers already trust Eventbrite checkout
6. Meetup
Valore vs MeetupPricing: Organizer subscription required; price varies by location
Pick it if
- You rely on Meetup's member network to find new people
- Your members already organize their week around Meetup
- You run many groups as a Meetup Pro network
7. Posh
Valore vs PoshPricing: Free to start; per-ticket service fees that Posh says may vary by organizer and event
Pick it if
- You're a nightlife promoter selling high volumes of party tickets
- Promoter and affiliate tools are your main growth channel
- Fast payouts are your top priority
Competitor details come from their public pricing and help pages, checked October 2026 or later. Pricing changes, so confirm on their sites.
