InvitationWeb
Reviewed October 2026

InvitationWeb vs Paperless Post: Which Digital Invitation Is Right for You? (2026)

An honest comparison of InvitationWeb (event website with RSVP, one-time $5 USD) and Paperless Post (designer e-cards paid with Coins). Features, pricing model and who each one is for.

Quick verdict

Choose InvitationWeb for an event website with RSVP, maps, music and photos at one publication price. Paperless Post offers cards and flyers with RSVP and sharing by email, text or link, including free options and premium Coin-based options. Compare the actual design and guest-list requirements before choosing.

Feature comparison

FeatureInvitationWebPaperless Post
What guests receiveA link to a mobile event websiteOnline cards or flyers with event details
Pricing model$5 USD one-time per event, live 6 monthsFree options and premium Coin-based options
Share by text / WhatsAppYes — copy your published linkEmail, text or Shareable Link

Official sources reviewed October 2, 2026: Features and sharing · Free and premium options. Features and prices may change. InvitationWeb is not affiliated with Paperless Post.

InvitationWeb vs Paperless Post: pros and cons

Where InvitationWeb wins

  • One flat price no matter how many guests you invite
  • It’s a real web page: schedule, venue map, dress code, registry and RSVP in one place
  • Easy to text: guests tap one link — no app, no account
  • Great for Hispanic families: write the invitation in Spanish, English or both

Where it doesn’t

  • No paper “envelope opening” animation — the style is a modern event site
  • Smaller template library than a big design brand
  • No printed cards (digital only)

Frequently asked questions

Is InvitationWeb cheaper than Paperless Post?

Not always: Paperless Post has free options. InvitationWeb publishes one event website for $5 USD for 6 months. Compare that with the current cost of your chosen Paperless Post design, premium additions and sharing method.

Can guests RSVP without creating an account?

Yes. Guests open your link and confirm in a short form. You see every response in your dashboard and can get instant notifications.

Can I send the invitation by text message?

Yes. InvitationWeb gives you one link that works in SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, email or social media.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. You can design and preview your full invitation for free. You only pay when you publish.

Find the right invitation for your event

Choose a wedding invitation, quinceañera invitation, birthday invitation or baby shower invitation. Need only guest confirmations? Explore our RSVP website.

Also create graduation invitations, baptism invitations and First Communion invitations. Design invitations for clients.

Design free. Pay only when you publish.

One $5 USD payment publishes one event for 6 months. No subscription or automatic renewal. Each new event needs a separate publication; editing the same event's design, photos, time and venue is free. Its date, protagonists and event type stay linked to the publication. Contact support if the same event needs a correction.

Creating invitations for clients? Keep unlimited drafts and pay per event when it is ready. Ask for free design support even before you pay; your saved draft stays in your account.

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Try it free before you decide

Design and preview your complete invitation for free. Pay $5 USD once only when you publish — no subscription.

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