Comparison

The Knot vs Paperless Post

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

The Knot

This comprehensive wedding planning tool helps couples organize every aspect of their big day. Features include a customizable countdown, registry management, guest list tracking, vendor discovery, and budget tools. It aims to make wedding planning seamless, organized, and fun.

Highlights
  • Wedding countdown
  • Registry management
  • Guest list and RSVP tracking
  • Venue and vendor discovery
  • Budget tools
  • Custom wedding website
Features
Currently charting
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Plan Your Dream Day with The Knot: The #1 Rated Free Wedding Planner App NEW! Introducing The Knot's Peace of Mind Program Plan your wedding with total confidence thanks to The Knot’s Peace of Mind Program. As the wedding industry's first safety net program for last-minute vendor cancellations, we’re here to protect your big day. If an eligible vendor cancels close to your wedding date, our dedicated support team steps in to help you rebook a replacement vendor and cover up to $500 of any price difference. Say goodbye to last-minute panic and hello to stress-free planning! From the moment you say "yes" to walking down the aisle, The Knot Wedding Planner App makes planning your big day seamless, organized, and fun. Whether you need a customizable wedding countdown, a top-rated wedding registry, or an easy guest list manager, our all-in-one planning tools are here to bring your vision to life. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING Wedding Countdown: Track the days, hours, and minutes until you say "I do" with a personalized, shareable countdown screen. Wedding Registry: Easily create and manage your registry. Combine physical gifts, cash funds, honeymoon funds, and experiences in one place. NEW! Link a Venmo account to your cash funds so guests can give seamlessly. Guest List & RSVPs: Track responses, manage meal preferences, organize contact details, and update your guest list in real-time. Wedding Venues & Vendors: Discover, compare, and message local wedding venues, photographers, florists, caterers, and bridal vendors. Save the Dates & Invitations: Browse matching stationery, digital invitations, and save-the-date cards that pair seamlessly with your wedding aesthetic. Seating Chart & Budget Tools: Keep your wedding budget on track and build interactive seating arrangements with ease. Custom Wedding Website: Share event details, schedule updates, travel info, and registry links directly with your guests. Wedding Style Quiz & Inspiration: Take our Style Quiz to discover your unique wedding vision. Create a wedding inspiration board full of wedding dresses, decor, and color palettes to share with your vendors and bridal party. WHY COUPLES LOVE THE KNOT Join millions of couples who trust The Knot to streamline their wedding planning journey. From finding the perfect wedding venue to sending digital invitations and managing guest list details, everything you need is right at your fingertips—100% free. Download The Knot: Wedding Planner App today and start planning your dream wedding! Legal & Support Privacy Policy: https://www.theknot.com/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://www.theknot.com/terms-and-conditions Do Not Sell My Info: https://theknotww.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360000590371 CA Privacy Notice: https://www.theknotww.com/ca-collection-notice

About

Paperless Post

Create and manage events with a digital invitation maker. Design custom invitations and event pages, send them via email or text, and track RSVPs effortlessly. Offers a wide range of templates for any occasion.

Highlights
  • Customizable online invitations and greeting cards
  • Textable event page creation
  • RSVP tracking and guest management
  • Co-host functionality
  • On-site guest check-in
  • Informational Blocks for event details
Features
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Get everyone together with our online invitation maker and event management app. Choose between classic stationery-inspired Cards or textable event page Flyer invites, customize everything in minutes, send your way (email, text, or Shareable Link), and track RSVPs all in our event management app. No ads, ever! **Featured as Apple App of the Day and in Vogue, The New York Times, and Fast Company** - Browse thousands of best-in-class online invitations and greeting cards, or upload your own - Use our invitation maker to customize a template with fonts, colors, images, GIFs, stickers, envelopes and liners, stamps, and backdrops - Design free, textable event pages from scratch using photos, GIFs, stickers, filters, and more - Add event details without cluttering your invitation using informational Blocks - Collect helpful information with Guest Questions and Surveys - Connect your contacts list to add recipients in seconds - Add a co-host to help manage RSVPs, broadcast party updates, and privately message guests - Send via messaging apps and social media with shareable invitation links - Manage your guest list with Guest Tags and send updates directly - Seamlessly check guests into your event on-site - Stay on top of events you've been invited to, message hosts instantly, and manage your RSVPs on the go CUSTOM ONLINE INVITATION TEMPLATES FOR ANY OCCASION • Baby Shower Invitations • Casual Birthday Invites • Kids’ Birthday Invitations • Bridal Shower Invitations • Wedding Invitations • Bachelorette Invitations • 1st Birthday Invitations • Cookout Invitations • Impromptu Pool Party Invites • Wedding Shower Invitations • Anniversary Party Invitations • Company Party Invitations • Graduation Invitations • Christmas Party Invitations • Professional Event Invitations • Bar & Bat Mitzvah Invitations • Save the Dates • Milestone Birthday Invitations Loving the app? Leave a five-star review! Questions? Contact us at help@paperlesspost.com. We look forward to helping you.

Screenshots

The Knot4 screens
Paperless Post4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Knot at none against Paperless Post's 10. The Knot also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 34%). Paperless Post's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paperless Post sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Knot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Knot against 4.8 for Paperless Post. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 223K and 127K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of The Knot's written reviews are positive against 34% of Paperless Post's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Knot ships an update weekly, Paperless Post fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
The Knot versus Paperless Post: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe KnotPaperless Post
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (223K ratings) — better4.8 (127K ratings)
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews — better34.0% of reviews
Number of ratings223K — better127K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#158#154 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB75 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperThe Knot Inc.Paperless Post

Customer experience

The Knot

All ratings223,249 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews433 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral15.7%
Negative41.3%

Paperless Post

All ratings127,086 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews468 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral13.7%
Negative52.4%

User reviews

The Knot

From 223K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful planning tools
  • 📚 Comprehensive wedding planning resources
  • 💻 Customizable wedding website
  • 📋 Detailed checklists and timelines
  • 💰 Budget tracking

Room to improve

  • 🇨🇦 Limited features for non-US users
  • 🐛 Glitchy app and website
  • 🤖 Lack of personalization options
  • 🕰️ Outdated vendor information
  • 🔗 Disconnected between app and website

Paperless Post

From 127K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Beautiful designs
  • 💡 Eco-friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient for event planning
  • 👍 Great tracking and RSVP features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app experience
  • 💰 Expensive for some features
  • 🔍 Unclear pricing model
  • 🤔 Limited customization options
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface

Bugs and requests

The Knot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Guest list data disappearing
  • Formatting issues on wedding website
  • Registry tab not syncing properly
  • Checklist items not saving correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to share planning with partner
  • More customization for wedding website
  • Improved guest list management
  • Seamless integration between app and website
  • Expanded vendor options for non-US locations

Paperless Post

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Text editing issues
  • Syncing problems between app and website
  • Unreliable email delivery
  • Difficulty managing guest lists

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize email messages
  • Better guest management tools
  • Improved mobile app functionality
  • More flexible design options
  • Easier contact/address book integration

In-app purchases

None

The Knot

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Paperless Post

One-time10
  • 50 Invites - USD$9.99
  • Premium Flyer Design - USD$9.99
  • 25 Coins for US invites$12.00
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  • 100 Coins for US invites$25.00
  • 100 Coins for UK invites$25.00
  • 200 Coins for US invites$46.00
  • 300 Coins for US$57.00
  • 450 Coins for US invites$77.00
  • 600 Coins for US invites$96.00
  • 1000 Coins for US invites$140.99

Questions

Is The Knot free?
The Knot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paperless Post free?
Paperless Post is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Knot or Paperless Post?
The Knot is rated higher. The Knot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 223K ratings, while Paperless Post averages 4.8 from 127K ratings.
Do The Knot or Paperless Post have ads?
Neither The Knot nor Paperless Post shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Knot or Paperless Post?
The Knot ships an update weekly, and Paperless Post fortnightly. Most recently, The Knot was updated on November 6, 2026 and Paperless Post on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, The Knot or Paperless Post?
The Knot currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and Paperless Post at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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