Facts with a date, not adjectives
Each page below puts our invitation next to one other service: what it costs, how guests open it, how they reply, what moves, what stays online. Every line about the other service was read on their own site on the date shown, and the rows where we come out ahead are marked.
What each service offers, read on their own sites. The full comparisons, with prices and dates, are one tap away.
| Service | Animated scenes | Music on every design | RSVP on the invitation | Seating chart included | One payment, not per guest | Guest photo album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Digital Envelope | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Signature; $29.99 on Classic |
| Paperless Post | Envelope only | – | ✓ | – | Per guest | Guests log in |
| Greenvelope | Envelope only | Your own MP3 | ✓ | ✓ | By guest tier | – |
| Zola | – | – | On the website | iOS app, $14.99 | No invitations | Paid app |
| Joy | Premium reveal | – | On the website | Tags for tables | Free or per card | ✓ |
| Evite | Premium effects | – | ✓ | – | By guest tier | ✓ |
A dash means not offered, or not stated on their site. Facts read on September 11 and 12, 2026; all trademarks belong to their owners. Classic holds replies from up to 100 guests, Signature has no limit. See the full comparisons.
Paperless Post charges per guest in coins; we charge once per invitation. Animation, music, RSVP, photos, refunds and editing, side by side, with the date we checked.
Greenvelope prices by guest tier from $19; we charge once per invitation. Animated envelope versus animated scene, music, RSVP, photos, refunds, editing, with the date we checked.
Zola gives free digital save the dates and a free wedding website with RSVP, and says it does not offer digital invitations. What that means next to a $99 animated invitation, with the date we checked.
Joy offers free basic digital cards and a free wedding website with RSVP; premium cards are paid per card. Animation, music, RSVP, photos and editing next to a $99 animated invitation, with the date we checked.
Evite prices premium wedding invitations by guest tier from $17.99 to $99.99, with ads on the free tier; we charge once for unlimited guests. Animation, RSVP, photos, refunds and editing, with the date we checked.
Seven services side by side, including ours, with what each one is genuinely good at.
