Partiful alternative for private family and group events
Choose Hejmo when you want private, family-friendly invites with no public event page. Choose Partiful when you want a social, public-feeling event with built-in guest buzz.
Hejmo
Hejmo is the Partiful alternative for private gatherings: per-family invite links, no public guest lists, and a two-tap RSVP with no account or phone number.
Strongest when
- Private family and household events with no public guest list
- Per-family invite links you can regenerate anytime
- Guests who should RSVP quickly without an account or phone number
Skip if you need
- Hosts who want a public, social event page with guest buzz
- Open or discoverable events you want strangers to find
- Phone-contact import and friend-graph invites
Partiful
Partiful is social-first, with lively public-feeling event pages and phone-number RSVP flows. Hejmo is private by default: each family or group gets its own invite link, there's no public guest list, and guests RSVP in two taps without an account or phone verification. It's built for kids' birthdays, school events, and reunions.
Strongest when
- Lively, social event pages
- Built-in guest engagement and reminders
- Phone-based invites that spread fast
Tradeoffs
- Public-feeling pages aren't ideal when you want privacy
- Phone number is part of the RSVP flow
- Family or household responses aren't a primary model
Feature comparison
Feature
Hejmo
Partiful
Family/household RSVPs
✓
Limited
RSVP without an account or phone number
✓
Phone number used
Generated share preview
✓
Not emphasized
Private by default, no public guest list
✓
Public-feeling
Co‑hosting with shared controls
✓
Varies
FAQ
How is Hejmo different from Partiful?
Hejmo is private by default. Each family or group gets its own invite link, there's no public guest list, and guests RSVP in two taps without an account or phone number. Partiful leans social, with public-feeling pages and phone-based RSVPs.
Do guests need an account or phone number?
With Hejmo, no. Guests RSVP in two taps, no account and no phone verification.
Is Partiful free?
Yes, Partiful is free with no paywalls. Hejmo is also free for unlimited events with no ads, and a $5 per event Plus upgrade adds a cover photo, a custom link, and premium design polish.
How does the link preview work?
Hejmo generates share previews automatically. Plus upgrades the look with a cover photo and a custom link.
Guides
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Household RSVPs, private links, no guest accounts. Free to start.