Evnts vs SignUpGenius
Evnts vs SignUpGenius for potlucks and parties.
SignUpGenius is built for sign-up slots: volunteers, shifts, classroom lists. If what you need is a party invite with RSVPs and a bring list, Evnts does both on one free link, with no ads.
Free · works on any phone · no app for guests
Is there a potluck sign-up sheet without ads?
| Evnts | SignUpGenius | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free plan; paid plans from $11.99 a month |
| Ads | None | The free plan shows ads on sign-ups; paid plans remove them |
| What it's for | An invite with RSVPs, a headcount and a bring list | Sign-up slots: volunteers, shifts, dishes |
| How guests answer | Tap the link, give a name and mobile number, confirm with a code | No account; usually a name and email |
| Reminders | An automatic text the day before | Automatic reminder emails; texts on paid plans |
| Collecting money | Tickets paid into your own Stripe account; no Evnts fee | Payment collection, with a processing fee |
Facts about SignUpGenius checked in September 2026 from their own site; see sources below. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
When SignUpGenius is the better pick
- You're scheduling volunteers or shifts across many time slots and days.
- You run recurring sign-ups for a school, church or league and need admin tools and volunteer-hour reports.
- Your organization needs enterprise features such as single sign-on, embedding or an API.
One link for everything
The invite, the RSVPs and the bring list together.
Guests see the date, the place and what's still needed, answer Going, Maybe or Can't, and pick a dish. You see a headcount in people, plus-ones and kids included.
Dietary needs
Vegetarian, gluten-free, no nuts: per guest.
Turn on dietary needs and each guest tells you as they answer. Share a catering summary with whoever is cooking.
Questions
Can guests pick what to bring on Evnts?
Yes. Add a bring list (mains, sides, dessert, drinks) and once guests have RSVP'd they tap to take an item. Everyone sees who's bringing what, so nothing gets doubled up.
Do guests need an account?
No. They open the link, give their name and mobile number, and confirm with a code by text (WhatsApp outside the US and Canada).
Is Evnts good for volunteer shifts?
Not really. Evnts is built around one event with RSVPs and a bring list. For many shifts across days, SignUpGenius is the better tool.
Try it on your next party.
It's free and takes about a minute. Compare Evnts with other tools.
Make your inviteSources (SignUpGenius, checked September 2026)
SignUpGenius is a trademark of its owner. Evnts is not affiliated with or endorsed by SignUpGenius.