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Colara vs LibreWeddingPlanner
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.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
LibreWeddingPlanner covers guest management, RSVPs, seating, expenses, and reporting, with a self-hosted option. The project’s development status and current access-control limits are important to consider before relying on it for wedding planning.
Visit LibreWeddingPlannerThe facts
| Colara | LibreWeddingPlanner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, iPhone, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Vendor CRM Pro: $29 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | colara.co | libreweddingplanner.org |
| On wedding planning software | #1 of 32 | #5 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
LibreWeddingPlanner: what it does well
- Imports and exports guest information as CSV
- Invitations include unique RSVP links and QR codes
- Tracks fixed and per-person expenses
- Reports can be exported to CSV
- Self-hosting is available
What to know first
- Volunteer-run project is still under development
- Bug fixes and feature priorities are not guaranteed
- Custom domains require manual reverse-proxy configuration
- Invited wedding managers currently have full permissions
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