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InviteDrop vs OSWP
Both stand on invitation maker software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
InviteDrop combines invitation design and delivery with RSVP tracking, including on its free plan. Check the invite limits and one-time or annual plan terms against the size and number of events you are planning.
Visit InviteDropCouples who want self-hosted wedding planning with invitations, RSVP management, seating, and a wedding site should consider OSWP’s free Community plan. Couples who want managed hosting can choose the £12-per-month Couple plan. Planners managing several couples may prefer Planner, while users seeking commercially hosted source-available software should account for its reserved commercial hosting rights.
Visit OSWPThe facts
| InviteDrop | OSWP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | InviteDrop Pro: $249.99 a year | Couple: £12 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | invitedrop.com | oswp.carvallo.io |
| On invitation maker software | #5 of 24 | #9 of 24 |
InviteDrop: what it does well
- More than 1,200 templates for different occasions
- Guests need no app or account
- RSVP tracking and reminders are included free
- No ads or watermarks on any tier
What to know first
- Free plan allows five invitations per event
- No free trial
- Each invitation counts once for a household
OSWP: what it does well
- Community plan supports unlimited guests and core features.
- Invitations include tracking and automatic follow-ups.
- RSVPs cover dietary preferences, plus-ones, and table assignments.
- Seating suggestions account for dietary needs and relationships.
- Users can bring their own database, cloud, and AI provider.
What to know first
- Community excludes managed hosting and automatic backups.
- Community excludes priority support.
- Commercial hosting rights are reserved under its source-available license.
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