A Zola Alternative Built For Guest Management, Not Shopping
Zola is a wedding marketplace with a free website attached. WedKit is a wedding website built around guest logistics — RSVPs, meals, reminders, and private communication in one place.
- 7-day free trial
- No credit card required
- $49 one-time
Where Couples Hit Friction With Zola
Zola does a lot of things. But when you need your guest list, RSVPs, and communication to work together cleanly, the cracks start to show.
The platform is built around registry and shopping — guest management is secondary
Design control stops at two font dropdowns with no named pairings, so matching your invitation suite is guesswork
RSVP data and meal choices are disconnected from communication tools
Limited reminder tools for guests who have not responded
Limited SMS capabilities mean you are still chasing people in group texts
Privacy controls are basic — your wedding details are more accessible than expected
The free tier includes Zola branding and marketplace cross-promotion on your site
WedKit vs Zola
Zola is a marketplace with a website feature. WedKit is a wedding website built for guest operations — and for design decisions you can actually make.
| Feature | WedKit | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| Hero layouts | 7 (3 need no photo) | One per template |
| Section layouts across story, gallery, location, FAQ | 16 | Fixed per template |
| Curated font pairings | 16 named pairings | 2 unnamed dropdowns |
| Font control | Any Google Font, per slot, with weight | 2 slots, catalogue not published |
| Switch art direction without switching template | 4 directions | Bundled into each template |
| RSVP collection | ||
| Meal choice collection during RSVP | Limited | |
| Custom RSVP questions | Limited | |
| Email invitations from the platform | ||
| SMS reminders and updates | — | |
| RSVP reminders via email and SMS | — | |
| Invite-code-protected guest access | — | |
| Seating planner linked to guest data | Separate | |
| AI guest assistant chatbot | — | |
| No marketplace cross-promotion | — | |
| Minimal platform branding | Small footer link | Prominent on free tier |
| Pricing model | $49 one-time | Free + paid upgrades |
What You Get With WedKit Instead
WedKit is focused on one thing: helping you run guest logistics from your wedding site.
One Guest List For Everything
Your guest list powers RSVPs, meals, seating, and communication. No duplicating data across separate Zola features.
Meals Collected During RSVP
Guests pick their meal and note dietary restrictions as part of their response. No separate step, no missing data.
Email And SMS From One Place
Send invitations by email, plus reminders and updates by email or SMS, directly from WedKit to specific guests or groups. No external tools needed.
Private By Default
Guests access your site with an invitation code. Your wedding details are not browseable by the public.
AI Assistant For Guest Questions
An AI chatbot answers your guests' questions about the wedding 24/7 so you are not the constant point of contact.
No Marketplace, No Upsells
WedKit is $49 one time. No registry pressure, no vendor recommendations, no ads on your wedding site.
One payment. No subscription.
WedKit is $49 one time. Start with a 7-day free trial, no credit card required. Hosting stays live through 6 months after your wedding date.
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Everything included
- No hidden fees
Frequently asked.
- Can I use WedKit if I already have a Zola registry?
- Yes. WedKit handles your wedding website and guest management. You can link to your Zola registry (or any registry) from your WedKit site.
- How is WedKit different from Zola?
- Zola is a wedding marketplace that includes a free website. WedKit is a wedding website built specifically for guest logistics — RSVPs, meals, seating, reminders, and private guest communication.
- Is WedKit free?
- WedKit has a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. After that it is a one-time $49 payment. No monthly subscription.
- Can I import my guest list from Zola?
- Yes. Export your guest list from Zola and import it into WedKit. You will have everything set up to start sending invitations right away.
- Does WedKit have a registry feature?
- WedKit does not include a built-in registry because it is focused on guest management. You can link to any external registry from your WedKit site.
Want A Wedding Site That Focuses On Your Guests?
Start free. Build your site, import your guests, and see how WedKit handles the operational side Zola was not built for.