Side by side
Colara vs Folia
Both stand on wedding planning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensioniPhoneWeb
Colara combines wedding planning tools with a broad CRM and free mobile app. Vendors should note the free plan’s workspace limitation and payment fees before choosing it.
Visit Colara Free plan Web
Folia covers guest organization, budget tracking, seating, and planner coordination in one web platform. Couples should consider the free plan’s guest and vendor limits, while planners can compare paid plans by active weddings and support.
Visit FoliaThe facts
| Colara | Folia | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Vendor CRM Pro: $29 a month | Annual: $89 a year |
| Plans published | 8 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | colara.co | foliaplanner.com |
| On wedding planning software | #1 of 32 | #4 of 32 |
Colara: what it does well
- Free CRM supports unlimited clients and leads
- Includes proposals, contracts, invoices, and payment reminders
- Planner workspace includes timelines and floor plans
- Connects with QuickBooks Online and Google Calendar
- Free iPhone and iPad app
What to know first
- Free CRM does not give vendors an owned wedding workspace
- Free-plan card payments incur a 1% platform fee
- Free-plan bank payments incur a 1.5% total fee
- No free trial
Folia: what it does well
- Tracks RSVPs, meal choices, and guest addresses.
- Compares planned wedding budgets with actual spending.
- Seating layouts show guests’ meal selections.
- Planner and couple portals sync RSVP and seating changes.
- Timelines support list and calendar views.
What to know first
- Free couple plan caps guests at 500.
- Free couple plan caps vendors at 10.
- Monthly couple access costs $11.99 a month.
- Web is the only listed platform.