The short answer
The Knot offers a free wedding website with RSVP inside a large vendor marketplace. Its QR codes link to the website — they don't check guests in. Bloomvite is a calmer, design-led alternative that adds real QR door check-in for a flat $29 per event.
Bloomvite vs The Knot
| Feature | Bloomvite | The Knot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free · $29/event · $99/yr | Free (custom domain $19.99/yr) |
| Free tier | Yes — no watermark, ever | Yes, no watermark |
| Invitation designs | Yes, fully recolorable | Yes |
| Online RSVP | Yes + meal & plus-ones | Yes |
| Sub-event RSVP | Yes | Limited |
| Seating chart | Yes (Pro) | No |
| QR door check-in | ✓ Included in Pro ($29) | ✕ QR links to website only |
Which should you pick?
Choose Bloomvite if…
- • You want a clean, design-led experience without the marketplace
- • You want guests checked in at the door
Choose The Knot if…
- • You want a vendor marketplace and registry in one place