The Partiful Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Partiful in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Partiful
The Insider’s Guide
Free invitations and RSVPs, with optional ticket sales
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among event ticketing platforms, read from Partiful’s own pages.
Made by Partiful · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Partiful’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Partiful’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 36 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade
Partiful is an invitation and event-planning service where a host makes an event page, sends a link, and guests RSVP without installing anything. It adds text blasts, guest questionnaires and an Explore page for local events, and hosts in the US and UK can now sell tickets through the same page.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Partiful, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Ticket sales are only in the US and UK, and the fee on paid tickets isn't published, so you can't work out what a ticketed party costs.
- 1
Best for free invitations with optional tickets
Partiful lets a host make an event page, send a link and collect RSVPs with no app for guests, and free events cost nothing.
- 2
There is a free plan
Creating events, sending invites and collecting RSVPs is free, and free tickets carry no fee.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
Event pages and RSVPs
Hosts share one link; guests respond without an app. Guests can see who is coming, comment and share photos on the event page.
- 5
Ticket sales
Ticket tiers, promo codes, early access and capacity limits, with sales, payouts and attendance tracked in the host's view. Payments run through Stripe.
- 6
Door check-in
Guests are scanned in by QR code, and hosts can give non-host staff check-in access.
- 7
A 3.0 GPA, above 36 of 45
That is against the other event ticketing platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
The plain part of Partiful you could make: forms and qR codes. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Partiful at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Partiful
- Category
- Event Ticketing
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for free invitations with optional tickets
Partiful lets a host make an event page, send a link and collect RSVPs with no app for guests, and free events cost nothing. Ticket sales are only in the US and UK, and the fee on paid tickets isn't published, so you can't work out what a ticketed party costs.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Free to host, and free tickets carry no fee. Paid tickets carry a service fee that depends on event size and price, with no rate table we could find, so we can't call it cheap. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Invites, RSVPs, text blasts and free events cost $0 with no cap on the listing. |
| Features | C | Event pages, tiers, promo codes, QR check-in and text blasts. But ticketing is US and UK only, and the paid-ticket fee is not published. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but a host makes a page and sends a link, and guests need no app. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone and Android, with Stripe for payments. No other integrations are named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Partiful is for
- Fits if you host parties and want guests to answer a link
- Works for small ticketed events in the US or UK
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you sell tickets outside the US and UK, as it isn't supported there
- Watch out: the fee on paid tickets varies and no rate table is published
- Pricey if you want premium invite designs, which cost extra at a price not stated
- Watch out: service fees are non-refundable
Good to know
Good for
- Social events and parties where guests expect a simple link
- Small ticketed events in the US or UK
- Hosts who want to pass the ticket fee to guests or absorb it
Worth knowing
- The ticketing page says selling tickets is supported in the US and UK only.
- The fee on paid tickets varies with event size and ticket price; no rate table is published on the pages we read, and service fees are non-refundable.
- Premium invite designs are an optional paid extra whose price is not stated on the pages we read.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
1
plan
Partiful has a free plan.
Free to host, and free tickets carry no fee.
Free
$0
Invites, RSVPs, text blasts and free events at no cost. Paid tickets carry a service fee that depends on event size and ticket price; the host or the guest can pay it.
The free plan
Creating events, sending invites and collecting RSVPs is free, and free tickets carry no fee.
Read from help.partiful.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Free invitations and RSVPs, with optional ticket sales. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: forms, qR codes, ticketing.
Event pages, tiers, promo codes, QR check-in and text blasts.
- Event pages and RSVPs
- Hosts share one link; guests respond without an app. Guests can see who is coming, comment and share photos on the event page.
- Ticket sales
- Ticket tiers, promo codes, early access and capacity limits, with sales, payouts and attendance tracked in the host's view. Payments run through Stripe.
- Door check-in
- Guests are scanned in by QR code, and hosts can give non-host staff check-in access.
- Guest questionnaires and approval
- Custom questions such as dietary needs or social handles, plus the option to approve or reject guests.
- Text blasts
- One SMS message reaches every guest individually instead of a group chat.
- Explore and local discovery
- Public events can appear in city listings such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Stripe
Partiful is made by Partiful.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
36/45
Other event ticketing platforms it is graded above
Partiful's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 36 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 36 of 45) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 46 event ticketing platforms we grade, cut by the letter each got. Partiful’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 31 of 45
- AFree plan and trialAbove 36 of 45
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 45
- BEase of useAbove 42 of 45
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 of 45
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Partiful you could make: forms and qR codes. What surrounds it you could not. The 2 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 36 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade.
What you could make
- Forms and qR codes: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Selling tickets and checking them at the door.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Partiful’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Luma, Eventbrite, Posh, Ticket Tailor and Humanitix
The 5 tools Partiful is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.2GPA
Luma
Free plan · from $59/mo
Event pages and calendars for community events, free or paid.
- Partiful also covers forms and qR codes.
- Luma also covers email campaigns.
- 3.0GPA
Eventbrite
Free plan · from $15/mo
Ticketing and event marketplace, with fees usually paid by buyers.
- Partiful also covers forms and qR codes.
- Eventbrite also covers reports and email campaigns.
- 1.8GPA
Posh
Paid
Ticketing and event discovery app for parties and clubs.
- Partiful has a free plan. Posh does not.
- Partiful also covers forms and qR codes.
- Posh also covers barcode scanning, sMS marketing and affiliate tracking.
- 3.0GPA
Ticket Tailor
Free
Event ticketing for a flat fee per ticket, with prepaid credits.
- Partiful also covers forms and qR codes.
- Ticket Tailor also covers reports and email campaigns.
- 3.0GPA
Humanitix
Free
Event ticketing run as a charity that gives its profits away.
- Partiful also covers forms and qR codes.
- Humanitix also covers reports and email campaigns.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Partiful free?
Partiful has a free plan. Creating events, sending invites and collecting RSVPs is free, and free tickets carry no fee.
How much does Partiful cost?
Partiful lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Partiful work on?
Partiful is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Partiful have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Partiful is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Partiful have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Partiful is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Partiful open source?
Partiful is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Partiful integrate with?
Partiful's listing names Stripe. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Partiful?
Partiful is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Partiful?
The closest alternatives to Partiful in our directory are Luma, Eventbrite, Posh, Ticket Tailor and Humanitix.
How does Partiful compare with other event ticketing platforms?
Partiful's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 36 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 7.
Could I make my own version of Partiful?
The plain part of Partiful you could make: forms and qR codes. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Partiful’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Partiful's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Partiful. Prices change, so check partiful.com before you buy.
- partiful.com
- partiful.com/ticketing
- partiful.com/download
- help.partiful.com/en-us/articles/15525599-does-partiful-cost-money
- help.partiful.com/en-us/articles/15525398-what-fees-does-partiful-charge
- help.partiful.com/en-us/articles/15525399-who-pays-the-ticket-service-fee
- help.partiful.com/en-us/articles/15525405-are-there-fees-for-free-events
- help.partiful.com/en-us/articles/15525596-do-you-have-an-ios-or-android-app
- help.partiful.com/en-us/collections/19666493-selling-tickets
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
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categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Partiful, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/partiful
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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