The short answer
Zola is a capable, free wedding website with registry and seating. But like every consumer wedding brand, its QR only links to the site — it can't check guests in at the door. Bloomvite is narrower by design: beautiful invites, RSVP, seating, and the door scan Zola doesn't do.
Bloomvite vs Zola
| Feature | Bloomvite | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free · $29/event · $99/yr | Free (+ registry/paper) |
| 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 | Yes |
| Seating chart | Yes (Pro) | Yes |
| QR door check-in | ✓ Included in Pro ($29) | ✕ Not offered |
Which should you pick?
Choose Bloomvite if…
- • You want door check-in with a QR pass
- • You prefer a focused tool over a super-app
- • You want flat per-event pricing
Choose Zola if…
- • You want registry, vendors and planning in one app
- • You don't need check-in