Compare Event Planning Apps
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Looking for an alternative to Facebook Events? We've compared the most popular apps for private gatherings so you can find the right fit.
Quick Comparison
| Sammen | Facebook Events | Messenger Plans | WhatsApp Events | Evite | Partiful | Punchbowl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest RSVP | ✓ No account required | ✗ Facebook account required | ✗ Facebook account required | ✗ WhatsApp account required | ~ Account for app; links allow unnamed guests | ~ Phone verification required | ✓ No account required |
| Ads | ✓ No ads | ✗ Yes, ad-supported | ✓ No in-app ads | ✓ No in-app ads | ~ Yes (free tier) | ✓ No ads shown | ~ Yes (free tier) |
| Privacy | ✓ No tracking, no data selling | ✗ Part of Meta ad ecosystem | ✗ Part of Meta ad ecosystem | ~ Meta owned, end-to-end encrypted | ? Unknown | ~ Cookies/tracking, doesn't sell data | ? Unknown |
| Platform | iOS, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android (within Facebook) | iOS, Android (within Messenger) | iOS, Android, Web (within WhatsApp) | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pricing | Free core, ~€1/mo optional | Free (ad-supported) | Free | Free | Free with ads, premium ~115-1600 kr. | Free | Free with ads, subscription removes |
How does Sammen compare to Facebook Events?
Facebook Events is part of Facebook's social network with billions of users, but requires a Facebook account and shows ads. Sammen is a dedicated app for private events without ads or tracking.
- Guest RSVP
- ✓ No account required
- Ads
- ✓ No ads
- Privacy
- ✓ No tracking, no data selling
- Platform
- iOS, Android, Web
Best for: Private events without ads - guests don't need an account
- Guest RSVP
- ✗ Facebook account required
- Ads
- ✗ Yes, ad-supported
- Privacy
- ✗ Part of Meta ad ecosystem
- Platform
- Web, iOS, Android (within Facebook)
Best for: Reaching people already on Facebook
How does Sammen compare to Messenger Plans?
Messenger Plans is a simple scheduling feature within Messenger chats, but has no real RSVP functionality. Sammen offers full RSVP tracking and guests don't need an account.
- Guest RSVP
- ✓ No account required
- Ads
- ✓ No ads
- Privacy
- ✓ No tracking, no data selling
- Platform
- iOS, Android, Web
Best for: Private events without ads - guests don't need an account
- Guest RSVP
- ✗ Facebook account required
- Ads
- ✓ No in-app ads
- Privacy
- ✗ Part of Meta ad ecosystem
- Platform
- iOS, Android (within Messenger)
Best for: Quick scheduling within existing Messenger chats
Limitations: No RSVP tracking - just reminders and chat coordination
How does Sammen compare to WhatsApp Events?
WhatsApp Events sends reminders to group members, but has no RSVP feature - you can't see who's coming. Sammen has full RSVP with Going, Maybe, and Declined options.
- Guest RSVP
- ✓ No account required
- Ads
- ✓ No ads
- Privacy
- ✓ No tracking, no data selling
- Platform
- iOS, Android, Web
Best for: Private events without ads - guests don't need an account
- Guest RSVP
- ✗ WhatsApp account required
- Ads
- ✓ No in-app ads
- Privacy
- ~ Meta owned, end-to-end encrypted
- Platform
- iOS, Android, Web (within WhatsApp)
Best for: Simple reminders within existing group chats
Limitations: No RSVP functionality - only event reminders to group members
How does Sammen compare to Evite?
Evite is an established invitation platform with many designs, but shows ads on free invitations. Sammen is ad-free and lets guests RSVP without creating an account.
- Guest RSVP
- ✓ No account required
- Ads
- ✓ No ads
- Privacy
- ✓ No tracking, no data selling
- Platform
- iOS, Android, Web
Best for: Private events without ads - guests don't need an account
- Guest RSVP
- ~ Account for app; links allow unnamed guests
- Ads
- ~ Yes (free tier)
- Privacy
- ? Unknown
- Platform
- Web, iOS, Android
Best for: Traditional digital invitations with designs
How does Sammen compare to Partiful?
Partiful is popular with younger users and is ad-free, but requires phone verification to RSVP. Sammen's guests can respond with just a name - no phone or account required.
- Guest RSVP
- ✓ No account required
- Ads
- ✓ No ads
- Privacy
- ✓ No tracking, no data selling
- Platform
- iOS, Android, Web
Best for: Private events without ads - guests don't need an account
- Guest RSVP
- ~ Phone verification required
- Ads
- ✓ No ads shown
- Privacy
- ~ Cookies/tracking, doesn't sell data
- Platform
- Web, iOS, Android
Best for: Trendy, casual events with younger audiences
How does Sammen compare to Punchbowl?
Punchbowl is great for kids' parties with themed designs and lets guests RSVP without an account, like Sammen. The difference is Punchbowl shows ads on free invitations, while Sammen is completely ad-free.
- Guest RSVP
- ✓ No account required
- Ads
- ✓ No ads
- Privacy
- ✓ No tracking, no data selling
- Platform
- iOS, Android, Web
Best for: Private events without ads - guests don't need an account
- Guest RSVP
- ✓ No account required
- Ads
- ~ Yes (free tier)
- Privacy
- ? Unknown
- Platform
- Web, iOS, Android
Best for: Kids' parties and family events with themed designs
Which event planning app is right for you?
If you want private gatherings without ads, tracking, or account requirements for your guests, Sammen is built for you. If your friends are already on Facebook, Facebook Events may be easier to get started with.