Greenvelope vs Paperless Post for wedding invitations
Greenvelope charges per mailing, Paperless Post per guest. How they compare for a wedding on price, RSVP, seating and save the dates, with dated sources.
The short version
- Greenvelope charges one flat price per mailing by guest count ($99 for up to 100 people); Paperless Post charges per guest on paid designs ($0.50 to $1.44 listed).
- Paperless Post has a free tier (free designs for the first 50 invitations); Greenvelope lets you try a real mailing to up to 10 people free.
- Greenvelope's RSVP collects meal choices, sends automatic reminders and feeds a seating chart; Paperless Post's pricing page does not list a seating chart.
- On both, a save the date is a separate mailing or event, so it is paid for again.
What is the main difference between Greenvelope and Paperless Post?
The main difference is how they charge. Greenvelope charges one flat price per mailing, set by the size of the guest list. Paperless Post charges per guest on paid designs, and the price per guest falls as the list grows. Both send invitations that look like stationery, and both track RSVPs.
| Greenvelope | Paperless Post | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | One price per mailing, by guest count | Per guest on paid designs |
| Listed prices | $19 (20 people), $59 (60), $99 (100), $249 (250) | $0.50 (Basic), $1.05 (Premium), $1.44 (All Access) a guest |
| Free option | A real mailing to up to 10 people | Free designs for the first 50 invitations |
| Envelope and extras | Animated envelope, liner, stamp and music | Envelopes, backdrops and a photo gallery on premium levels |
| RSVP | Yes, with meal choices and dietary notes | Yes, at every level |
| Automatic reminders | Yes | Not listed |
| Seating chart | Yes, fed by the RSVP | Not listed |
| Save the date | A separate mailing | A separate event |
| Yearly plan | $225 a year, mailings of up to 150 guests | Paperless Pro, from $250 a year for 250 guests |
Which is cheaper for a wedding of 100 guests?
It depends on the design you pick. Greenvelope costs $99 for one mailing to up to 100 people, whatever the design. On Paperless Post, the listed per-guest prices run from $0.50 to $1.44 and fall as the list grows, so the total depends on the level and the final count. Price your own guest list on both pricing pages before you decide.
Remember to count people, not households. Greenvelope counts every person, so a family of four is four. If you plan to send a save the date as well, double the figure on either site, or look at the yearly plans.
Which has the better RSVP for a wedding?
Greenvelope lists more wedding RSVP features on its own pages. Its RSVP collects meal choices, plus ones and dietary notes, sends automatic reminders to guests who have not replied, and feeds a seating chart. Paperless Post includes RSVP tracking at every level; we could not find meal choices, reminders or a seating chart on its pricing page.
Which feels more like a paper invitation?
Both are built to look like stationery. Greenvelope makes the envelope part of the experience on every mailing: it opens with an animation, a liner, a stamp and background music. Paperless Post adds envelopes and backdrops on its premium levels, and its strength is matching designs across many events.
Greenvelope or Paperless Post: which should you choose?
- Choose Greenvelope if you want one predictable price for the whole list, a seating chart fed by the RSVP and the envelope moment on every invitation.
- Choose Paperless Post if your list is short enough for the free tier, or you want matching invitations for the shower, the rehearsal dinner and the wedding.
- Compare the save the date cost on both: each charges for it as a separate mailing or event.
Is there an option that does both in one payment?
Say Yes (this site) is a third option: $49 once per wedding for the invitation, the RSVP, an interactive seating chart and a budget tied to the confirmed head count, with a free save the date. Its downsides are real too: no free plan for the invitation, no registry, a 150-guest limit on the Wedding plan, and no reviews from couples yet because it is new. The full list of options is in our comparison of the best digital wedding invitation sites.
Sources
- Greenvelope: greenvelope.com/wedding-invitations and the pricing explainer at greenvelope.com/resources/how-much-does-greenvelope-cost, checked October 4, 2026.
- Paperless Post: paperlesspost.com/pricing, checked October 4, 2026.
- Product names are trademarks of their owners. Say Yes is not affiliated with either.
Common questions
Is Greenvelope cheaper than Paperless Post?
It depends on the guest count and the design. As of October 4, 2026, Greenvelope is a flat $99 per mailing for up to 100 people, while Paperless Post lists paid designs at $0.50 to $1.44 a guest, falling as the list grows. Free Paperless Post designs cover the first 50 invitations.
Does Greenvelope have a seating chart?
Yes. Greenvelope's RSVP collects meal choices, plus ones and dietary notes and feeds a seating chart, according to its own wedding invitation pages.
Do I pay again for a save the date on Greenvelope or Paperless Post?
Yes, on both. Greenvelope treats the save the date as a separate mailing and Paperless Post as a separate event. Greenvelope's yearly membership ($225 a year for up to 150 guests) covers several mailings.
Do guests need an account to RSVP on Greenvelope?
No. Greenvelope says guests do not need an account to reply.
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