Comparison
Sponsalia vs Joy (WithJoy)
Joy is free and solid — it monetises through its gift registry. Here's where the two products diverge for Italian and international couples.
| Sponsalia | Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic per-guest translation | Yes · 15 languages, no manual work | Not available — content in a single language only |
| Guests in different languages on the same invite | Yes · each guest sees their own language | Not natively supported |
| Gift registry with IBAN (Italian standard) | Yes · IBAN field built into the gift list | Registry focused on US shipping (Amazon, etc.) |
| EU servers and data residency (GDPR) | Yes · EU infrastructure | US servers; limited GDPR documentation |
| No ads, no data selling | Yes | Free product monetised via registry commissions |
| RSVP dashboard + catering export | Yes | RSVP available, catering export limited |
| WhatsApp-first sharing | Yes | Generic link sharing |
| Read receipts per invitation | Yes | Limited feature |
| Price | €89 one-time · unlimited invites | Free (monetised via registry) |
Choose Joy if…
- You want a completely free product and don't need advanced features
- Your guests are mainly in the US and you want a registry integrated with Amazon shipping
- You want a full wedding website with many customizable sections
- You don't have international guests and don't need automatic translation
Choose Sponsalia if…
- You have guests in multiple countries — each one receives the invite in their own language without any extra work
- You're in Italy and use IBAN for gift giving — Joy doesn't support this format
- You care about guest privacy: Sponsalia doesn't collect data for advertising and operates on European servers
- You want a personalised WhatsApp link per guest and reliable read receipts
Try Sponsalia for free
Build and customise your invite without paying. Publish when you're ready — €89 one-time, no subscription.
Create your invitationData updated June 2026, verified against public sources (competitor site, public reviews). Joy/WithJoy is a trademark of its respective owners, not affiliated with Sponsalia.