Punchbowl alternative for private family RSVPs
Choose Hejmo when you need a family headcount and private links. Choose Punchbowl when what it does best matters more for your event.
Free · No ads · No guest accounts
Hejmo
Hejmo is the headcount tool for family events: one private link per family, two-tap replies with no guest accounts, and a clear count of who's coming.
Best for
- Family events where one person answers for the household
- Private links that don't make guests sign up
- Setting up and sharing from your phone in a few minutes
Consider other tools for
- Ticketed public events and event discovery
- Invites where the design matters more than the headcount
- Conference registration and large-event management
Punchbowl
Punchbowl pairs invitations with party planning ideas and a broad set of designs. Hejmo keeps it simple on a phone: one private link per family, one answer for the whole household, and no ads.
Strengths
- Invitations and party planning ideas
- Broad template selection
Tradeoffs
- Free invites may include ads or promotions
- Family RSVPs aren't the main model
Feature comparison
| Feature | Hejmo | Punchbowl |
|---|---|---|
| Family and household RSVPs | Yes | Limited |
| Guests RSVP without an account | Yes | Varies |
| Chat preview with event details | Yes | Varies |
| Private by default, no public guest list | Yes | Varies |
| Co-hosts | Yes | Varies |
Questions
Why choose Hejmo for kids' and family events?
Families reply as a family. Each one gets its own link, one parent answers for everyone, and guests can't see who else is invited.
Can I use one shared invite link?
Yes. Every event has a shared link you can post in a class or family chat, and anyone who opens it adds their own name. For families you want to track, send private links too.
Does Hejmo have reminders?
Yes, as nudges. For each family that hasn't answered, Hejmo writes a ready-to-send reminder that you copy into the thread you already use. Hejmo never messages your guests.
Is there a Plus upgrade?
Yes. Plus is optional: $12 for one event adds invitation styles, a cover photo, a custom link, a custom RSVP confirmation, and up to five RSVP questions.
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One private link per family, no guest accounts, no ads. Free for unlimited events.
Free · No ads · No guest accounts