Evite is the name most people think of when they hear "online invitation." It has been around for decades, it has a huge design gallery, and a free invitation still costs nothing to send. TwistInvite is newer and narrower: it makes short animated video invitations in a phone app, and guests reply from a link in their browser.
If you're choosing between the two for a birthday, a holiday party or a shower, the real questions are simple. What will it cost for my guest count? What will my guests see? How do they reply? And do I want a card or something that moves? This page answers those one at a time, using Evite's own help-center pricing pages and TwistInvite's published pricing, both checked in November 2026.
Looking at more than two tools? See our wider guides to Evite alternatives and Evite vs Partiful vs TwistInvite.
Quick Answer
- Choose Evite if you want to design on a computer, send by email with read receipts, pick from a very large gallery of classic card designs (including licensed characters), or invite hundreds of people on a free design.
- Choose TwistInvite if you want an animated video invitation instead of a flat card, you'd like to add your own photos, clips and a recorded voice message, you want guests to reply Going, Can't make it or Maybe without an account, and you'd rather not pay per event to remove ads.
Price Comparison (Nov 2026)
| TwistInvite★ Best value | Evite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0: 3 events/month | Yes (free designs show ads) |
| Entry paid price / month | $8.99 (or $2.99/week) | — |
| Entry paid price / year | $39.99 | Pro $249.99 |
| Per-event or per-card price | Optional add-ons $0.99–$1.99 | Premium $17.99 (≤12 guests) to $99.99 (≤750) |
| Guest account to RSVP | No account; email optional | Not stated |
| Ads | No ads | Yes on free designs |
Bottom line: A week of Premium ($2.99) costs less than Evite's smallest per-event Premium ($17.99), and a year ($39.99) costs less than Evite Pro ($249.99). TwistInvite shows no ads, while Evite's free designs do.
Prices in USD for the US, as of Nov 2026, from each company's official pricing or help pages (support.evite.com); prices may vary by region/promo. TwistInvite: twistinvite.com/pricing.
Evite vs TwistInvite at a Glance
| Evite | TwistInvite | |
|---|---|---|
| What the invitation is | Digital card (static or with Premium animated effects), sent by email, text or shareable link | Animated video invitation template, shared as one link |
| Where you create it | Website or app | TwistInvite App on iPhone or Android |
| Free option | Free-labeled designs cost nothing to send unless you add a Premium upgrade; free invitations show ads | Free plan: 3 events a month, free templates, RSVP tracking, sharing by text or link |
| Paid option | One-time per event, by guest count: $17.99 (up to 12), $36.99 (30), $68.99 (75), $99.99 (750). Evite Pro: $249.99/year | Premium subscription: $2.99/week, $8.99/month or $39.99/year (US App Store) |
| Ads | Removing ads is a Premium feature | No per-event ad-removal charge |
| What triggers a charge | Adding an envelope, stamp, sticker, background, backside text, ad removal or gift-suggestion removal to a free design | Choosing Premium templates or hosting more than the free plan's events |
| How guests reply | From the invitation; read receipts don't apply to invitations sent by shareable link | In the browser: Going / Can't make it / Maybe. No account, password or verification; email optional |
| Your own media | Upload-your-own designs and photo designs; host photo gallery is Premium | Upload photos and video clips, import a song, hold to record a voice message |
Evite facts are from Evite's help center (sources at the end). Prices are in USD.
What It Costs for Your Guest Count
This is where the two tools are most different, so it's worth doing the math for your own party.
Evite. A design labeled Free costs nothing to send. Evite's pricing page is clear that the charge appears when you add a Premium upgrade, and the list is longer than people expect: an envelope or stamp, a sticker, a background, backside text, removing ads, or removing gift suggestions. Once any of those is added, the whole invitation becomes Premium at the package price for your guest list:
- Silver, up to 12 guests: $17.99
- Gold, up to 30 guests: $36.99
- Platinum, up to 75 guests: $68.99
- Diamond, up to 750 guests: $99.99
- Evite Pro, an annual plan for unlimited invitations up to 2,500 guests each: $249.99
Packages are single-event and can't be moved to another invitation.
TwistInvite. The free plan covers 3 events a month with free templates, RSVP tracking and sharing by text or link. Premium is a time-based subscription managed through your app store account: $2.99 a week, $8.99 a month or $39.99 a year in the US App Store (local prices vary). The pricing page also notes that some one-off event purchases from $0.99 to $1.99 may be offered in the app.
What this means in practice. For a 25-person birthday where you want no ads, Evite's Gold package is $36.99 for that one party. A week of TwistInvite Premium is $2.99. If you're happy with a free Evite design and don't mind ads and gift suggestions next to your details, Evite costs nothing at any size up to its free limit.
Card vs Video: What Guests Actually See
Evite is built around the invitation card. You choose a design, type your details, and guests open a card in their inbox or browser. Premium adds animated effects and reveals, envelopes, double-sided invitations and a host photo gallery. The look is familiar to almost everyone, which is a plus for mixed-age guest lists.
TwistInvite is built around a short video. Each template is an animated scene, such as a snowy street, a champagne toast or a ribbon-tied gift, and you can add:
- your own photos and video clips,
- an imported song,
- a voice message you record by holding the record button, so guests hear you say why you'd love them there.
The invitation opens in the guest's phone browser, plays, and then shows the RSVP buttons.
Which suits you? If you want the classic card that grandparents and colleagues expect, Evite is the safer pick. If you want people to stop scrolling and actually watch, a video tends to get more attention in a crowded group chat.
How Guests RSVP
Both let guests reply without installing anything.
Evite guests respond from the invitation. Read receipts are included on free and Premium invitations, though Evite notes they don't apply to invitations sent by shareable link.
TwistInvite guests tap the link, the invitation plays, and they choose Going, Can't make it or Maybe. They don't need an account, a password or a verification code, and email is optional. You see replies in the App.
The Maybe option matters more than it sounds. For casual parties, many guests genuinely don't know yet. Giving them a Maybe gets you an answer instead of silence, and a short list of people to nudge later.
Sending and Sharing
Evite can send by email or text, or give you a shareable link. Email sending is its traditional strength, and it suits office parties or family lists where everyone has a known address.
TwistInvite gives you one link to paste into a text, WhatsApp, Instagram DM or any group chat. It doesn't email guests for you. If your guests live in group chats, that's an advantage; if your list is mostly email addresses, Evite's sending is more convenient. For copy-and-paste messages, see how to send invitations on WhatsApp.
Designs and Occasions
Evite has a very large gallery spanning birthdays, holidays, weddings, baby showers, business events and more, plus licensed characters for kids' parties and upload-your-own options.
TwistInvite has a smaller, curated library of video templates for birthdays, Christmas and holiday parties, New Year's Eve, weddings, baby showers and other occasions. Template artwork is designed by TwistInvite, and your own wording goes in the details and the message you send with the link.
TwistInvite Templates to Start From
These are real TwistInvite video invitation templates. Pick one, add your details, photos or clips, and a voice message if you like, then share the link.
Mini-reviews: Evite and TwistInvite
Best for
Hosts sending to large email lists who want a big gallery of classic digital cards, including character and brand designs.
Key features
- Digital cards (static, or animated effects with Premium) sent by email, text or shareable link
- One of the largest invitation galleries
- Read receipts for email and text sends
- Upload-your-own and photo designs
Pricing (USD, as of Nov 2026)
Free-labeled designs are free to send but show ads. Premium is per event by guest count: $17.99 (up to 12), $36.99 (30), $68.99 (75), $99.99 (750). Evite Pro is $249.99/year, up to 2,500 guests per invitation (support.evite.com).
Pros
- Free option for big lists
- Huge design range
- Email-first sending with read receipts
Cons and limitations
- Free invitations show ads
- Adding an envelope, sticker, background, backside text or removing ads turns an invitation Premium
- Read receipts don't apply to invitations sent by shareable link
- Host photo gallery is a Premium feature
Guest experience
Guests open the card from email, text or a link and reply from the invitation.
Compared with TwistInvite
Evite charges per event for Premium; TwistInvite is a weekly, monthly or yearly plan with a free tier and no ads. A week of TwistInvite Premium ($2.99) costs less than Evite's smallest Premium event ($17.99).
Verdict: Good for email-heavy, large guest lists if ads don't bother you; less ideal if you want an ad-free invite without a per-event fee.
Best for
Birthdays, holiday parties, showers, anniversaries and engagement parties where you want the invitation to feel like a moment.
Key features
- Animated video invitation templates, made in the iPhone or Android app
- Add your own photos and video clips, import a song and hold to record a voice message
- One link to share by text, chat or email
- Built-in RSVP: Going, Can't make it or Maybe
Pricing (USD, as of Nov 2026)
Free for 3 events a month; Premium $2.99/week, $8.99/month or $39.99/year (twistinvite.com/pricing). Optional add-ons $0.99–$1.99. No ads.
Pros
- Guests reply with no account, password or verification; email is optional
- Video-first templates, so there is no timeline to edit
- No ads on invitations
Cons and limitations
- No ticketing, seating charts, check-in or custom registration fields
- No built-in text blasts; you follow up in your own chats
- Created in the app, not on a desktop website
- Digital only, no print orders
Guest experience
Guests open the link in any phone browser, watch the video, hear your voice message and tap a reply.
Verdict: The pick when you want a personal video invitation and the simplest possible reply step, and you don't need event-management tools.
Which Should You Pick?
Pick Evite when:
- You prefer designing on a laptop.
- You're inviting by email and want read receipts.
- You need a licensed character design or a very specific card style.
- A free design with ads is fine for your event.
Pick TwistInvite when:
- You want an animated video invitation, with your own photos, clips or voice.
- You want guests to answer Going, Can't make it or Maybe with no account.
- You'd rather pay $2.99 for a week of Premium than buy a per-event package to remove ads.
- Your guests mostly reply in group chats.
What's the same: both have a free way to start, both track RSVPs, and guests don't need an app to respond.
Try TwistInvite
Download the TwistInvite App, choose a template, add your details and share the link. The free plan covers 3 events a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evite still free?
Yes, for designs labeled Free, as long as you don't add a Premium upgrade. Free invitations show ads. Removing ads or adding envelopes, stickers, backgrounds or backside text triggers the Premium price for your guest count.
How much does Evite Premium cost?
Per Evite's help center in November 2026: $17.99 for up to 12 guests, $36.99 for up to 30, $68.99 for up to 75 and $99.99 for up to 750, per event. Evite Pro is $249.99 a year.
Is TwistInvite free?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 events a month, free templates, RSVP tracking and sharing by text or link. Premium is $2.99/week, $8.99/month or $39.99/year in the US.
Do guests need an account to RSVP on TwistInvite?
No. Guests tap Going, Can't make it or Maybe in their browser. No account, password or verification, and email is optional.
Can I make a TwistInvite on my computer?
No. Invitations are created in the TwistInvite App on iPhone or Android. Guests can open them on any device.
Make your invitation with TwistInvite
Pick a video invitation template in the TwistInvite app, add your details and a voice message if you like, and share one link. Guests reply Going, Can't make it or Maybe in their browser, with no account needed.
Sources
- Evite Help Center, "Invitation Pricing": support.evite.com/pricing-and-billing/pricing-questions/invitation-pricing (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- Evite Help Center, "Premium Pricing" and "Premium vs. Free": support.evite.com/premium/what-is-premium/ (checked Nov 3, 2026)
- TwistInvite pricing: twistinvite.com/pricing (checked Nov 3, 2026)
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