Evite

Evite is still useful for casual invitations and simple RSVP tracking, especially when the audience already understands the brand. It is not a professional registration platform. Pricing can surprise users when Premium designs, text invites, larger guest lists, or custom uploads enter the flow.

Free ad-supported invitations, Premium from $17.99 per invitation, Evite Pro $249.99/year
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Tool Nutrition Label
Founded 1998
Headquarters Los Angeles, CA
Company Size Private consumer internet company; exact employee count varies by public profile
Funding Private company
Pricing Model Freemium invitation platform with per-invitation Premium packages and annual Pro subscription
Free Trial Free invitation designs available; no trial needed for free tier
Contract Self-serve purchase; Evite Pro billed annually
Attendee Capacity Premium packages scale up to 750 guests per invitation; Pro supports up to 2,500 guests per invitation
Mobile App Yes - iOS and Android apps for creating, managing, and responding to invitations
Offline Capability No
Data & Compliance US consumer platform; hosting-region controls are not a purchase criterion
Expertise Level Beginner
Event Types
BirthdaysBaby ShowersHoliday PartiesWeddingsCasual GatheringsFundraisersSchool EventsSmall Corporate Social Events
Key Integrations
Evite Contacts (Native) SMS/Text Invitations (Native) Gift Registries (Native)
Support Channels
Help CenterSupport formsAccount supportMobile app support
Best For
  • + Casual social events that need quick invitations and RSVP tracking
  • + Hosts who want a familiar consumer invite experience without event software setup
  • + Small community or school gatherings that can tolerate ads on free invitations
  • + Repeat hosts who will use enough Premium invitations to justify Evite Pro
Not For
  • Professional conferences, paid ticketing, or complex registration workflows
  • Brand-sensitive business events that need deep design control and analytics
  • Hosts who need transparent total cost before building the invitation
  • Events where support, refunds, or app reliability are mission-critical
Key Capabilities
Create digital invitations from free or Premium templates
Track RSVPs, guest counts, messages, reminders, and event updates
Use Premium invitations for ad-free designs, shareable links, custom uploads, and expanded features
Send invitations by email, text, or shareable link depending on package and workflow
Manage recurring social invitations through Evite Pro
Add gifting and registry prompts for consumer events
Honest Limitations

Pricing Can Feel Late In The Flow

Independent reviews frequently complain that costs become clearer only after users have invested time building an invitation.

Not Registration Software

Evite lacks the pricing rules, attendee data controls, check-in tooling, and reporting expected from event registration platforms.

Consumer Support Expectations

Trustpilot and other consumer-review sources include complaints about bugs, refunds, and support responsiveness.

Free Tier Has Tradeoffs

Free invitations are ad-supported and may not include the design or sharing controls many hosts want.

Limited Business Data Workflows

There is no serious CRM, marketing automation, or event attribution layer.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
Free Invitations $0 Ad-supported invitation designs with RSVP tracking
Silver Premium $17.99 Single invitation package up to 12 guests
Gold Premium $36.99 Single invitation package up to 30 guests
Platinum Premium $68.99 Single invitation package up to 75 guests
Diamond Premium $99.99 Single invitation package up to 750 guests
Evite Pro $249.99/year Annual subscription with Premium invitations and up to 2,500 guests per invitation

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Premium designs, custom uploads, ad removal, and text-heavy workflows can require paid packages
  • ! Large guest counts push users into higher Premium tiers
  • ! Refund policies and support response should be reviewed before paying for a large invite

Evite works when the job is simple: send an invitation, collect RSVPs, remind guests, and keep a casual host organized. The free tier is useful, and Premium can be worth it for hosts who want a cleaner, ad-free presentation.

The main risk is expectation mismatch. Evite is a consumer invitation product, not event registration infrastructure. For paid events, branded business programs, or anything operationally sensitive, use a more purpose-built registration or event marketing tool.

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    What will this invitation cost at our exact guest count and delivery method?
  2. 2
    Which features require Premium versus a free template?
  3. 3
    Can guests RSVP without creating an account or downloading an app?
  4. 4
    What is the refund policy if text delivery, app performance, or guest access fails?
  5. 5
    Can we export the guest list and RSVP history in a usable format?
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