For the first 5 invitations and RSVPs of each event. After that an event pass is $15.99 for 25 invites, up to $74.99 for unlimited. Paper&Seal is free for up to 25 guests.

Is Paper&Seal cheaper than InviteDrop?

For more than 5 guests, usually. Up to 25 guests Paper&Seal is free; above that it is $19 once for unlimited guests, where InviteDrop is $29.99 for 50 and $44.99 for 100.

Do both have an animated envelope?

Yes. On Paper&Seal guests break a wax seal and the card slides out, on every plan. On paid plans you design the seal, envelope, liner and card.

Is there a subscription?

Not for one event on either. Both charge once per event. InviteDrop also sells a yearly Pro plan for hosts with many events.

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Paper&Seal vs InviteDrop

Paper&Seal is an InviteDrop alternative with a bigger free plan and one flat price: free for up to 25 guests, or $19 once per event for unlimited guests, where InviteDrop is free for 5 invites and $74.99 per event for unlimited.

InviteDrop and Paper&Seal agree on the big things: an animated envelope, a one-time price per event, no subscription, no ads. The difference is the price ladder. InviteDrop steps up by guest count; Paper&Seal has one price for any number of guests, and the free plan covers 25.

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Paper&Seal compared with InviteDrop
Feature	Paper&Seal	InviteDrop
Save the date and invitation, 100 guests	Yes: $19, paid once	$44.99 for a 100-invite event pass
How you pay	One price per event. Unlimited guests, every round included	One-time per event, by guest count: 25, 50, 100 or unlimited
Free option	Yes: Free for up to 25 guests, envelope included	Yes: Free for the first 5 invites and RSVPs
Animated envelope opening	Yes: On every plan, the free one too	Yes: Animated envelope on every tier
Envelope and seal design	Yes: Wax seal shape, colour, finish and monogram, plus liner and card	Envelope matched to the design
A different design per guest	Yes: Yes, on Signature ($35)	One design per event
Wedding website	Yes: Schedule, travel, FAQ, wedding party and more	Not on its feature list
Registry	Links any registry, plus gift ideas guests reserve	Not on its feature list
Live guest photo wall	Yes: Photo wall and venue slideshow, no app	Not on its feature list

Prices in US dollars, checked October 29, 2026 on InviteDrop pricing and InviteDrop home page. Prices change, so check before you buy. InviteDrop is a trademark of its owner.

Why hosts choose Paper&Seal over InviteDrop

One price for any guest count

InviteDrop charges $15.99 for 25 invites, $29.99 for 50, $44.99 for 100 and $74.99 for unlimited. Paper&Seal is free up to 25 guests, then $19 once for unlimited guests and every round.

A seal that is yours

Pick the wax seal's shape, colour and finish, press your monogram into it, then dress the envelope, liner and card to match.

More than the reply

Guests reply for their whole party on the invitation, and on paid plans their photos and videos play live on the venue screen.

When InviteDrop is the better pick

InviteDrop is the better pick if you want a large template shelf (it lists over 1,200) or a free invitation with no branding at all: its free invites carry no watermark, while Paper&Seal's free plan shows a small credit.

Questions

Is InviteDrop free?: For the first 5 invitations and RSVPs of each event. After that an event pass is $15.99 for 25 invites, up to $74.99 for unlimited. Paper&Seal is free for up to 25 guests.
Is Paper&Seal cheaper than InviteDrop?: For more than 5 guests, usually. Up to 25 guests Paper&Seal is free; above that it is $19 once for unlimited guests, where InviteDrop is $29.99 for 50 and $44.99 for 100.
Do both have an animated envelope?: Yes. On Paper&Seal guests break a wax seal and the card slides out, on every plan. On paid plans you design the seal, envelope, liner and card.
Is there a subscription?: Not for one event on either. Both charge once per event. InviteDrop also sells a yearly Pro plan for hosts with many events.

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Every event starts free, with no card. Paid plans are one price per event with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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