Comparison
Sponsalia vs Paperless Post
Paperless Post stands out for its very large designer catalogue, also for non-wedding events, and for per-guest pricing that suits small guest lists. Here is where the two products differ.
| Sponsalia | Paperless Post | |
|---|---|---|
| Designer card catalogue, also for non-wedding events | Templates made for weddings | Large designer card collections for weddings, parties and business events |
| Automatic per-guest translation | Yes · 17 languages, no manual work | Not stated on their site (the language selector shows English (US)) |
| EU servers and data residency (GDPR) | Yes · EU infrastructure | U.S.-based; complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; EU hosting not stated |
| WhatsApp-first sharing | Yes | Email, text and link; text delivery is US and Canada only; WhatsApp not stated on their site |
| RSVP tracking | Dashboard + catering export | Real-time tracking and reminders |
| Gift registry with IBAN (Italian standard) | Yes · IBAN field built into the gift list | Registry block links to registries elsewhere on the web |
| Ad-free platform | Yes | Yes |
| Free to start | Yes · free to build and preview, pay only to publish | Free tier: $0 per guest for the first 50 invitations (email/phone); some blocks need Premium or higher |
| Price | €89 one-time per wedding · €149 for the Destination plan (several days/events) | Per guest, by tier: Basic $0.50, Premium $1.05, All Access $1.44 (50 guests on Premium = $52.50); Pro from $250/year for 250 guests |
Choose Paperless Post if…
- You want the widest choice of designer cards, also for parties and other events besides your wedding
- Your guest list is small and you prefer to pay per guest: from $0 for the first 50 invitations, then $0.50 to $1.44 per guest by tier
- Most of your guests are in the US or Canada, where Paperless Post can also deliver the invite by text message
- You like extras such as envelope and backdrop options, a guest check-in app or printed cards through their Paper Source partnership
Choose Sponsalia if…
- You have guests in several countries and want each one to read the invite in their own language, in 17 languages, with no extra work
- You want one flat price for the whole wedding (€89, or €149 with several days or events) instead of a per-guest charge
- You want your guests' data on EU servers and no advertising
- You want a personal WhatsApp link per guest and an IBAN field in the gift list
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 October 2026, from Paperless Post's public pages; prices may change. Paperless Post is a trademark of its respective owners, not affiliated with Sponsalia.