SignUpGenius alternative for potlucks and family events
Choose Hejmo for a single gathering, like a potluck, class party, or repast, where you need a headcount and a list of who's bringing what, without asking guests for an email. Choose SignUpGenius for volunteer shifts, time slots, payments, waitlists, or automatic reminders sent for you.
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Hejmo
Hejmo puts the RSVP and the sign-up list on one link. Families say yes and tap what they're bringing, so you get the headcount and the menu together. Free, with no ads.
Best for
- Potlucks, class parties, and repasts that need a headcount and a food list
- Families answering together on one private link
- Guests who shouldn't need an email address to reply
Consider other tools for
- Volunteer shifts and time-slot schedules
- Collecting payments or dues
- Reminders sent to participants for you
SignUpGenius
SignUpGenius is a sign-up sheet tool: slots with quantities or start and stop times, automatic email reminders, waitlists, and built-in payments. Participants don't need an account; on a potluck sign-up they pick a slot and enter a name and email. Hejmo is an invitation with an RSVP and an optional sign-up list: each household answers for everyone, claims items when it says yes, and you see the headcount and the list together.
Strengths
- Time slots, quantities, and participant limits
- Automatic email reminders, even on the free plan
- Built-in payments and waitlists
Tradeoffs
- Paid plans remove ads; text reminders and custom questions are paid
- A headcount needs a custom question, which is a paid feature
- Participants enter a name and email to sign up for a potluck
When a sign-up sheet is the better tool
If you're filling volunteer shifts, scheduling time slots, collecting money, or want reminders sent for you, SignUpGenius is built for that, and Hejmo isn't. Hejmo's sign-up items have no times or dates, and Hejmo never messages your guests.
Hejmo fits when the gathering is the point: an invitation with the date and place, families replying for everyone in their household, and a list of what to bring. Guests see what's still needed, not who took what, and you see each family's name next to its item.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Hejmo | SignUpGenius |
|---|---|---|
| Family and household RSVPsSignUpGenius suggests a custom question for headcounts, which its paid plans include. | Yes | Custom question, paid |
| Item sign-ups with quantitiesOn Hejmo, families claim items when they RSVP yes. | Yes | Yes |
| Guests sign up without an accountSignUpGenius potluck sign-ups ask for a name and email. Hejmo's private family links need neither. | Yes | Yes |
| Time slots and shifts | No | Yes |
| Reminders sent for youHejmo gives you a nudge to paste into your own chat. | No | Email free; text paid |
| Collect payments | No | Yes |
| No ads on the free plan | Yes | Ads removed on paid plans |
SignUpGenius details checked against official sources on October 19, 2026. Features and prices change, so check before you choose. Sources: Home and FAQ, Features, Potluck sign-ups.
Questions
Is there a free SignUpGenius alternative for potlucks?
Hejmo is free for unlimited events, with no ads. Add a sign-up list of dishes and supplies with how many of each, and families claim them when they RSVP yes. Free events also include one RSVP question, such as allergies. Plus is optional: $12 for one event adds invitation styles, illustrated covers or your own cover photo, a custom link, a custom RSVP confirmation, and up to five RSVP questions.
Can Hejmo do time slots or volunteer shifts?
No. Hejmo's sign-up items don't have times or dates, and each list belongs to one event. For shifts and time slots, SignUpGenius fits better.
Does Hejmo send reminders?
No. Hejmo never messages your guests. It shows who hasn't replied and what's still needed, and gives you a ready-to-send nudge to paste into your own chat. SignUpGenius sends automatic email reminders, and text reminders on paid plans.
Do guests need an account or an email?
Not on Hejmo. Guests open their family's link and tap, or type their name on the shared link. SignUpGenius doesn't need an account either, but its potluck sign-ups ask for a name and email.
Who can see what each family signed up for?
On Hejmo, guests see each item and how many are still needed, but not who claimed it. You and your co-hosts see each household's name next to its item.
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