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What’s the best way to keep your events and activities organized and on track? Our all-in-one coordination platform is designed for Organizers just like you coordinating festivities for your school, community, workplace and more. See why so many leaders choose SignUp over traditional invitation options.
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I use SignUp every year for conferences and LOVE IT! It’s easy to set up and easy to navigate. It’s also convenient for parents, they LOVE the reminders!
Valerie D, First Grade Teacher, Boston, MA
SignUp is easier & more flexible than SignUp Genius and the Campus Plan saved our school over $1200 a year in giving ALL our teachers Premium planning access.
Raji M, PTA president, City, State
WOW! We used SignUp AGAIN and we continue to be so impressed with the ease and effectiveness of your product. You make me look really good!
Jenn S, Corporate Event Planner, Denver, CO
Joining SignUp was the best thing our Service Club ever did. Completely eliminated the stress of organizing volunteers for our annual fundraised. Can’t live without it!
Mark M, Committee Chair, St. Paul, MN
What a timesaver! I told my school I’d be the volunteer coordinator next year all because of your great program!
Sabrine S, PTA Leader, Kansas City, MO
I love using SignUp, it saves me SO MUCH time compared to SignUp Genius! No more endless scrolling, no more multiple links, and forget toggling between groups or waiting for the tool to keep up with you. SignUp is easier all around!
Heidi R. School Financial Assistant, Austin, TX
Top Reasons to Go with SignUp
Our easy-to-use platform gives you everything you need to be successful, whether you’re planning a neighborhood gathering, a campus happening or citywide initiative. Our Basic (Free) service comes fully loaded with tons of useful features and supports unlimited SignUps, unlimited participants, and unlimited email notifications – all inclusive in ALL Plans. Our Premium Plans and ad-free experience provide planning pros with additional customization and muscle to bolster your success. Whenever you need an extra hand – we’re here to help! Our Customer Success team is standing by 7 days a week to ensure you shine.
Simply, We're the Easiest!
Our step-by-step planner makes it EASY to organize activities and events, big or small. We keep it simple without compromising on any of the important features including safety, security and scale. Quickly and clearly coordinate jobs, shifts, appointments, RSVPs, and what you need people to do or bring. Invite your supporters, parents, volunteers and colleagues with a simple link. Participants will love you when they sign up in a few clicks – no apps to download, no passwords required.
Boost Participation, Boost Results
We know your success depends on people showing up and turning out – that’s why we keep our Organizers top of mind. Automated reminders (email & text) and calendar sync mean busy parents, volunteers and participants actually keep their commitments. Features like waitlists, rolling locks and setting limits mean you can give more people a fair chance to join in, contribute and amplify your results.
Always In-the-Know, Even On-the-Go
We know you’re busy so SignUp works how and where you do! Dig into the details on your computer, or set up SignUps and check progress using our crisp and clean mobile experience. Customize your alert preferences, run quick reports, contact participants and see at a glance who’s coming when and any other important details.
Less Busywork, More Meaningful Work
We know you have more important things to do than track down your supporters and participants, make reminder phone calls and wrangle long chat threads and spreadsheets. That’s why SignUp takes care of all the coordination details so you can focus on your meaningful work at hand.
Comparison
Why choose SignUp over Evite? |  | Evite |
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Easiest for managing events and activitiesWhile Evite provides artistic online greetings, invitations and sheets for party planning – managing set up and clean up details, invitation lists and who’s bringing what can strain even the most seasoned host. SignUp is your seasoned partner, made for bringing your whole crew together to pitch in and pull off special events of all sizes and duration. |  |  |
Boosting participation by designBoth SignUp and Evite include multiple invitation options (email, social media, website links, QR code, etc.). Automated confirmation and reminder messages (email and text*) and calendar sync keep everyone on track. | | |
Specialized features for ongoing group coordinationEvite provides simple guest lists, sheets and RSVP status and works well with one host handling all the details for a single-day party or event. SignUp lets you quickly set up multiple day activities with multiple appointments, shifts and needs. With features such as custom themes, designated Assistant Organizers*, waivers*, electronic participant check-in*, time zone support, custom participant questions and robust reporting, SignUp helps leaders flex to maximize group efforts effectively. | | |
Access for all (Pricing)Evite and SignUp both offer an extensive feature-rich environment for FREE and an ad-free experience for a small fee. Evite offers Premium invitations and extra services starting at $17.99 per event. SignUp’s suite of power-planning Premium features starts at $9.99 per month. Both Evite and SignUp can be used to securely collect money and neither takes a fee beyond the processing partner’s fee. | | |
Responsive customer serviceBoth Evite and SignUp offer robust self-service libraries of frequently asked questions (FAQs). With Evite, service is limited to email between 8am and 6pm PT. SignUp provides a knowledgeable and friendly Customer Success team available to help 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm ET via email and coaching calls by appointment. | | |
Tips and ideas to help hosts and organizers succeedBoth Evite and SignUp publish comprehensive articles with resources, tips and helpful ideas to support your planning success. | | |
