Choose Ryvite if you want a flat per-event price and AI-generated custom artwork. Choose Paperless Post if you want the deepest designer-template library in the category and don't mind coin-based pricing that scales with your guest count (or a free Flex card for a basic send).
At a glance
The fastest way to see how the two platforms differ. Every claim below is expanded in the full feature table.
Feature by feature
Every row uses a concrete value instead of a generic checkmark so you can see exactly what each platform does.
| Feature | Ryvite | Paperless Post |
|---|---|---|
| Design source | AI-generated, unique per event | Designer-curated templates |
| Custom artwork from a prompt | Yes | No |
| Pricing structure | Flat $4.99/event (first event free) | Coin packs from $12 (25 coins) to $140 (1,000 coins) |
| Price per coin | — | $0.48 (25-pack) down to $0.14 (1,000-pack) |
| Premium card cost per guest | Included | 2 coins (basic premium) up to 8 coins (decked-out premium) |
| Free Flex card option | First event 100% free | Free for up to 50 recipients if no paid add-ons |
| Paid add-ons (envelope, liner, etc.) | Not applicable | 1 coin each for envelope, liner, backdrop, or stamp; 2 coins for custom logos |
| Cost for 50 guests, basic premium (2 coins/guest) | $4.99 (or $0 first event) | 100 coins ≈ $25 (100-pack) |
| Cost for 50 guests, mid-tier (5 coins/guest) | $4.99 (or $0 first event) | 250 coins ≈ $50 (300-pack) |
| Cost for 50 guests, top premium (8 coins/guest) | $4.99 (or $0 first event) | 400 coins ≈ $73 (450-pack) |
| Annual subscription option | No | Paperless Pro from $250/year (250-guest tier) |
| RSVP tracking | Yes, real-time | Yes |
| Unique per-guest links | Yes | Yes |
| SMS / text delivery | Included (up to 1,000 sends) | Yes (email or text) |
| Year founded | 2026 | 2009 |
Last reviewed: page updated when the underlying comparison data changes.
Pricing math
A like-for-like cost breakdown for a realistic event so the numbers are easy to compare. No hand-waving.
Ryvite
Free for your first event, $4.99 per event after — regardless of guest count or design tier
Paperless Post
Coin-based — premium cards cost 2–8 coins per guest, plus add-ons
Coin packs and per-card costs verified against Paperless Post's pricing page and help-center articles. Pricing reflects publicly listed plans at the time of publication; verify current rates on Paperless Post's site before deciding.
Honest verdict
There's no single winner — each platform has a different sweet spot. Here's where each one is actually the better call.
By event type
The right tool depends on the event. Quick verdicts for three common scenarios.
Paperless Post is the conventional pick — their wedding designer suite is well-known. Ryvite is the better fit if you want a wedding invite designed around your specific theme rather than a curated template, and if you'd prefer a flat $4.99 over the $50–$100+ that a 100-guest premium send can hit on Paperless Post.
If you're sending 10–15 invites with a free Flex card, Paperless Post wins on raw cost. For a 50-guest birthday with a premium look, Ryvite's $4.99 flat beats stacking 200–400 coins ($45–$73) for a premium card and gives you a unique design tied to your theme.
Ryvite is the better default. Flat pricing makes budgeting predictable, you get SMS and RSVP tracking included, and AI generation can lean into your brand colors. Paperless Post fits when a recognizable designer aesthetic is the priority and the guest list is small enough that coin costs don't pile up.
Common questions
Real questions hosts ask when choosing between Ryvite and Paperless Post.
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