The short answer
Paperless Post makes gorgeous, design-led cards on a coins model. Its "Guest Check-In" is a manual tap-off list in the app — not a scan, and gated to its Pro subscription. Bloomvite gives you watermark-free designs plus a real scannable QR door check-in for a flat $29 per event.
Bloomvite vs Paperless Post
| Feature | Bloomvite | Paperless Post |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free · $29/event · $99/yr | Coins (~$46–57 / 100 guests) |
| Free tier | Yes — no watermark, ever | 50 sends/yr on basic cards |
| Invitation designs | Yes, fully recolorable | Yes, premium |
| Online RSVP | Yes + meal & plus-ones | Yes |
| Sub-event RSVP | Yes | No |
| Seating chart | Yes (Pro) | No |
| QR door check-in | ✓ Included in Pro ($29) | ✕ Manual tap-off (app, Pro) |
Which should you pick?
Choose Bloomvite if…
- • You want a real QR scan at the door, not a manual tap-off
- • You'd rather pay one flat fee than buy coins
- • You want seating and sub-event RSVP
Choose Paperless Post if…
- • You want the widest library of premium card art and animations