Paperless Post

Overview

Paperless Post pairs designed invitations and stationery with tools for handling guest responses, making it a strong fit for hosts who want a polished look without giving up event coordination. Its pay-per-guest options keep one-off events straightforward, but the price can rise with the guest list and some management controls require higher-tier pricing.

Key features

Hosts can create card invitations or textable Flyer event pages for occasions from birthdays and parties to weddings. Design options include colors, fonts, layouts, stickers, and uploaded logos, photos, videos, or predesigned images. That breadth lets invitations feel tailored to an event; Premium adds premium page styles, a color collection, and a photo gallery, while Basic is limited to card invitations.

Sending works by email, text, or shareable link. Text delivery is limited to the US and Canada, so hosts inviting guests elsewhere will need to use email or a link. RSVP tracking, guest messaging, list importing, co-hosts, and event capacity tools cover the main planning needs. Custom URLs, password protection, Guest Tags, and guest check-in are reserved for All Access or Paperless Pro, which makes the lower-cost options less suitable for events needing tighter access or on-site check-in.

Hosts can link to virtual events, add calendar entries, and include third-party gift registries such as Amazon. The mobile app supports contact importing and sharing through Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. RSVP and message push notifications are supported, but not on Android, limiting the app's usefulness for hosts who depend on timely alerts there.

Paperless Post says it uses encryption, secure password handling, a web application firewall, trusted payment processors, and ongoing monitoring and updates. It also cautions that internet transmission cannot be guaranteed completely secure. Customer support is available at +1 877-605-8644, alongside contact and help links.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and covers the first 50 invitations by email or phone number when using the free feature set. That is enough for a modest gathering, but larger lists or paid card designs move into per-guest charges.

Basic costs $0.50, paid once, billed per guest, for card invitations. It is the leanest paid choice for hosts who want card designs without the added styles and gallery included in Premium, which costs $1.05, paid once, also billed per guest. All Access costs $1.44, paid once per guest and includes the full listed feature bundle, making it the pay-per-event option for hosts who need gated tools such as custom URLs, password protection, Guest Tags, or check-in.

Paperless Pro costs $250 a year, billed $250/year, and includes 250 annual guests plus the full suite of customization and guest-management features. It is positioned for business hosts and larger, complex events; subscriptions are described as suited to hosts holding three or more events a year. For occasional small gatherings, the annual commitment is harder to justify than paying per guest for one event.

Platforms

Paperless Post is available on web, iOS, and Android. Mobile tools include contact importing and social sharing, though Android lacks push notifications. Text invitations can be sent only to recipients in the US and Canada.

Who it's for

It suits people planning celebrations or business events who value design choice and a single place to monitor RSVPs and message guests. Frequent hosts or organizers of complex events have a clearer case for Paperless Pro; a one-time host should compare the per-guest total and feature needs before choosing. It is less suitable when Android push alerts are essential or text delivery must reach guests outside the US and Canada.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Multiple invitation formats and substantial design customization let hosts shape the invitation around the occasion.
• Pros: RSVP tracking, guest messaging, list importing, co-hosts, and capacity settings bring useful planning tools together.
• Cons: Text delivery is restricted to the US and Canada, and Android does not receive RSVP or message push notifications.
• Cons: Custom URLs, password protection, Guest Tags, and check-in require All Access or Paperless Pro, so the lowest-cost choices lack those controls.
• Cons: Paid event plans charge per guest, while Paperless Pro is an annual subscription, so costs depend on list size and hosting frequency.

Alternatives

For a free core platform with optional paid invite designs and fees on ticket purchases, consider Partiful. Evite is another freemium option with paid single-event packages priced at $17.99 a month for 12 guests or $36.99 a month for 30 guests. If slideshow creation is the priority, Smilebox offers free slideshow creation.

InviteDrop, POOK, AInviter, Greenvelope, and Punchbowl are other invitation options to compare. Browse Invitation Maker Software or AI Invitation Generators for broader category choices.

Verdict

Choose Paperless Post if invitation design and guest coordination matter equally, especially for recurring or complex events that can make use of its higher-tier tools. Its main trade-offs are per-guest costs, gated management controls, and regional limits on text delivery; hosts who need simpler free invitations or Android alerts should look elsewhere.