Best Free Alternatives to Apple Invites in 2026 for Weddings
Our Sweet Day Team, February 17, 2026
Apple launched Apple Invites in February 2025, bringing event invitations to iPhone. It requires an iCloud+ subscription to create invitations and is built around Apple's ecosystem, so many couples look for an option that works the same for every guest. Here's a comparison with weddings in mind.
Why You Might Need an Apple Invites Alternative
- Mixed devices — many of your guests will be on Android
- Requires iCloud+ — you need a paid Apple subscription to create invitations
- General-purpose — it isn't built around wedding details like sponsors, entourage or a program
- Basic RSVP — no plus-one limits per guest or guest list export
1. Our Sweet Day — Built for Weddings, Works on Any Device
Our Sweet Day runs in any web browser: iPhone, Android, tablet or computer. Guests don't need an app or an account.
*What you get:*
- 111 wedding templates, each a different layout (among them a stationery suite, a magazine, a film, a botanical journal, a typographic poster, and an airmail packet)
- 4 colour palettes and at least 3 type pairings per wedding template
- Sections for your story, program, principal and secondary sponsors, entourage, attire, gifts and FAQ
- A gallery of up to 12 photos
- A personal link for every guest, with RSVP inside the invitation
- Plus-one limits, dietary needs, guest list export and table assignments
*Pricing:* free for up to 20 guests; past that, one $25.00 credit per event
2. Partiful — Good for Casual Parties
*Pros:* free, cross-platform, social features
*Cons:* designed for casual gatherings, limited wedding-specific sections
3. Evite — Established Player
*Pros:* large design library, free tier, well-known brand
*Cons:* ads on free invitations, limited RSVP detail
4. Paperless Post — Premium Design Focus
*Pros:* polished designs, partnerships with known stationery brands
*Cons:* paid credits for most designs, closer to a card than a full wedding website
5. RSVPify — Event Management Focus
*Pros:* strong RSVP tools, check-in features, seating charts
*Cons:* less focus on the invitation itself, limited free tier
Quick Comparison
- Cross-platform: Our Sweet Day, Partiful, Evite and Paperless Post all are; Apple Invites is built for Apple devices
- Wedding-specific sections (sponsors, entourage, program): Our Sweet Day
- Guest list export: Our Sweet Day and RSVPify
- No subscription required: Our Sweet Day and Partiful; Apple Invites requires iCloud+
The Verdict
For a wedding where guests use all kinds of phones, Our Sweet Day gives you a full wedding invitation and RSVP management in one link, free for up to 20 guests.