Share One Link. Guests RSVP. No Guest List Needed.
Canva creates beautiful images. Invyt creates living invitations with built in RSVP tracking, payments, and a Photo Wall. Share one link and your guests build your guest list for you.
No guest list needed · Share one link · No app to download
Invyt vs Canva comparison
| Feature | Invyt | Canva |
|---|---|---|
| RSVP tracking | ||
| Guest list management | ||
| Payment collection | ||
| Gift contributions | ||
| Shareable event link | ||
| Card reveal animations (7 types) | ||
| Animated atmosphere effects (33) | ||
| Card generator (72 combos) | ||
| Custom WYSIWYG card builder | ||
| Beautiful designs | ||
| Photo & video wall (guest sharing) | ||
| Memory book (PDF keepsake) | ||
| QR check-in system | ||
| Dietary preference tracking | ||
| Event itinerary builder | ||
| Broadcast updates to guests | ||
| Real-time live updates (SSE) | ||
| Private event PIN gate | ||
| Co-host dashboard access | ||
| Guests RSVP without an account | ||
| Event dashboard | ||
| Mobile-optimised viewing |
Why choose Invyt over Canva
Living Events, Not Static Images
Canva exports a static image or PDF. Invyt gives you a live invitation page with animated card reveals, atmosphere effects, RSVP tracking, and a dashboard.
33 Animated Atmosphere Effects
Particles, aurora, shimmer, confetti, snowfall, and more. Your invitation moves and breathes — something a Canva export can never do.
Built-In RSVP & Guest Management
Know who is coming, who declined, dietary needs, and plus-ones. No separate form or spreadsheet needed.
Collect Payments & Gifts
Need guests to chip in? Built-in payment collection and gift contributions, integrated directly into the RSVP flow.
Photo & Video Wall
Guests upload photos and record video messages to a shared wall during and after the event. Something no static design tool can offer.
Memory Book Keepsake
After the event, download a PDF memory book with guest photos and messages. A physical-quality digital keepsake from your event.
Where Canva wins
- Canva offers unmatched design control with a professional-grade drag-and-drop editor and millions of stock photos, illustrations, and fonts.
- The template library is enormous — far larger than any dedicated invitation platform.
- Canva Print lets you order high-quality physical invitations, bridging digital design and print production.
- Canva is a general design tool, so you can create matching event materials: menus, seating charts, thank you cards, and programs.
When to choose Canva
Canva is the right choice when visual design control is your top priority and you plan to handle RSVPs separately. It excels for creating matching print and digital materials for a cohesive event brand. For designers who want pixel-perfect creative control over every element, Canva's editor is superior.
Frequently asked questions
Why not just use Canva to make an invitation?
Canva creates a static image or PDF — you still need a way to send it, track RSVPs, manage guests, and collect payments. Invyt handles all of that with a single shareable link, plus animated effects Canva cannot produce.
What are the animated atmosphere effects?
These are 33 animated backgrounds like floating particles, aurora waves, confetti, bokeh, and shimmer that play behind your invitation card. They make your invite feel alive.
What is the card reveal animation?
When guests open your link, the card appears with a cinematic animation — envelope open, flip, fade, slide, and more. There are 7 different styles to choose from.
Can I customise the invitation design?
Yes. Choose from card templates, use the card generator for 72 instant vibe-and-palette combos, or use the WYSIWYG card builder to upload your own background, change colours, and pick fonts.
Can I use my own Canva design with Invyt?
Yes. Export your Canva design as an image and upload it as a custom card background in Invyt. You get your design plus animated effects, RSVP tracking, and event management.
What is the Memory Book?
The Memory Book compiles guest photos and messages from your Photo & Video Wall into a downloadable PDF. It is a keepsake you can revisit or print long after the event.
Do guests need an account to RSVP?
No. Guests simply open your link and tap RSVP. No app, no account, no friction.
Skip the guest list. Share your link.
Create your invite in under 60 seconds. No guest list to build. No app to download.
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