InviteBird vs Evite
Evite is free because it runs on ads and data sharing. InviteBird is paid because it doesn't — no ads on your invitation, and no ad-partner “sale” of your guests' information.
Evite is the familiar, free, mass-market option, and its template library is huge. The trade is ads — in the app and on the invitation guests see — and a privacy policy that concedes an ad-partner “sale” of identifiers. InviteBird has no ad tier and no data-broker model, plus a modern celebration suite.
Where Evite wins: it's free, universally familiar, and has a giant template library — the low-friction default for a quick, casual invite.
Feature by feature
Evite is free and familiar. The real differences are ads, data sharing, and how much of the event each one carries.
| Capability | InviteBird | Evite |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-free invitationsEvite lists “No ads” as a Premium-only benefit; ads appear in the app and on the invitation guests open. Going ad-free requires paying for Premium. | Never any ads | Ads on the free tier |
| Keeps guest data privateEvite's own privacy policy says its ad-partner sharing may be considered “a 'sale' under the CCPA,” with a Do-Not-Sell/Share opt-out. InviteBird has no such sharing. | No ad partners | Ad-partner sharing |
| Guest textingBoth text the US and Canada. InviteBird's texts carry a link into that guest's private message thread on the invitation, where they can write back without an account. | Text invites + reminders (US/CA) | Text invites (US/CA) |
| Full AI design suite | Templates only | |
| Custom song / voice note | ||
| Seating | Guest-facing lookup | |
| Meals + dietaryEvite does what-to-bring potluck signups, not formal meal selection. | MealMix + dietary tags | Potluck “bring a list” |
| Kiosk check-in + live photo wallEvite has a host photo gallery on Premium; there's no day-of check-in. | Photo gallery (Premium) | |
| Gift links + registriesEvite links registries and a charity partner and shows affiliate “Gift Ideas”; InviteBird adds the host's own Venmo, PayPal, Cash App and Zelle beside up to four registries. | Wallet links + registries + gift cards | Registry links + charity |
| Planning tools (budget, checklist, speeches) | ||
| Free to sendWhere Evite wins: it's genuinely free if you accept ads. InviteBird is paid precisely because it carries none. | Paid per event | Free with ads, up to 750 guests |
Compared July 2026. Each competitor claim is drawn from their own site or help center — see the sources below.
An honest call
Evite's free tier covers up to 750 guests. If ads on your invitation are an acceptable trade, it's free.
Nearly everyone recognizes Evite, and its template library is one of the largest around.
For a low-stakes gathering where speed beats extra features, Evite is a fast, no-friction default.
InviteBird never shows ads — your event is the only thing your guests see, with no banners, pop-ups or “sponsored” anything.
Evite's own policy concedes an ad-partner “sale” of identifiers. InviteBird has no ad partners and no such sharing — your guest list stays yours.
AI design, animated reveals, song/voice notes, seating, kiosk check-in + a photo wall, gift links and planning tools — plus a private message thread with every guest, not just outbound blasts.
Pricing
Verified figures only, checked July 2026. Prices change — the links below go to each site so you can confirm before you commit.
One flat price per event, by guest count.
Free with ads, or ad-free Premium priced per event by guest count.
Removing ads means buying Premium; reviewers (Capterra, App Store) say ad density in the free app and on invitations has grown.
Common questions
Yes, on the free tier — Evite itself lists “No ads” as a Premium benefit, and ads can appear both in the app and on the invitation guests open. Going ad-free requires Premium. InviteBird never shows ads.
Evite's privacy policy states its sharing with ad partners may be considered “a 'sale' under the CCPA,” and it offers a Do-Not-Sell/Share opt-out. InviteBird has no ad partners and does no such sharing.
Yes, with ads and up to 750 guests. Ad-free Premium is per event ($17.99–$99.99 by guest count) or $249.99/yr for Pro. InviteBird is paid per event, but carries no ads and no data sharing.
Yes, in the US and Canada, as a text with a link. InviteBird also texts the US and Canada, and adds text reminders plus a private message thread each guest can reply in from the invitation — no account needed.
If you'd trade a free-with-ads invite for an ad-free one with design, texting and a full event toolkit, yes. If free-with-ads is exactly what you want, Evite does that well.
Sources · checked July 2026
Facts about Evite were taken from their own site and help center on the date shown. Review-sourced sentiment is attributed as such. If something has changed, tell us and we will fix it.
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