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Review summary

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Evaluating 230 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user-friendly experience, highlighting the ease of creating and managing invitations, tracking RSVPs, and sending reminders. Many appreciate the wide variety of beautiful designs and customization options available for different occasions, making party planning simpler and more enjoyable. However, some people were dissatisfied with the pricing structure, noting that the free service is very limited and the paid options can be confusing or more expensive than initially advertised. A few other people also felt that the customization options were restricted in the free version, and there were isolated reports of account security concerns.

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Invitation

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Website

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had received invitations from friends via Punchbowl and really liked them,so when I started to plan my event, Punchbowl immediately came to mind! I created my invite via the app. So much nicer and "... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed using Punchbowl for our Christmas Party Invitations. Punchbowl does all the work and we just added the guests we wanted to invite and we are done. Awesome! They send out these beautif... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used Punchbowl for many of my children’s events- from birthdays, to high school & college graduations, and now bridal showers. There’s a card for all of life’s events, with multiple options for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have loved using punchbowl for all my events and for the cards I have sent these past few months of using it. So thankful for the amazing variety they offer and always adding new and seasonal cards. P... See more


Company details

  1. Events & Entertainment

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Punchbowl.com is a free web-based online invitations service and digital greeting cards site based in Framingham, Massachusetts.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

840 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was so easy to use

It was so easy to use. Liked the oversight as to who viewed who replied. The option to send a thank you afterwards was a nice touch.

January 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No long-term commitment!

It was a great experience using Punchbowl. I appreciated the ability to create the invite and then cancel my membership while still being able to use it until the event passed. Since this was for business purposes, I would not have used it more than one time a year for our holiday party. It just wasn't justifiable to purchase a long-term plan. Thank you for allowing this feature!

January 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Go!

We have found Punchbowl.com to be so easy to set up and use. They have a beautiful selection of cards, and the fonts are very nice. All we had to do was add our guest list with contact info, and Punchbowl sent the invitations and reminders to our guests. We will use it again and tell our friend and business partner able the service.

December 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is a classic bait and switch

It is a classic bait and switch. Free trial and then $3.99 per month. Then the actual charge is $47.88. Not cool so beware everyone. They blew it. Don't do that to people . Be honest and you won't get slammed. I'm going to go farther with this one. Get ready.

January 31, 2026
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Reply from Punchbowl

Hi there, we’re sorry you didn’t have a good experience. You saw this charge because you signed up for an annual membership. For annual memberships, the charge for the full year of membership is issued at the start of the billing period instead of being charged month-to-month. You can also use Punchbowl completely for free — either through our mobile app or when you start a free trial (just cancel anytime during the free trial period and you will not be charged). You can also cancel anytime and we have a 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. Please reach out to help@punchbowl.com if you have any questions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Life Just Got Easier With Punchbowl

Very attractive cards to pick from and so easy to add your information then presto, the rest is done for you. All you have to do is add names then Punchbowl sends the card, tracks who have viewed it so you don't have to wonder if everyone saw the card. They record all the rsvp's and even send reminders when the time gets closer. Can't say enough about how helpful Punchbowl makes it.

January 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Using PUNCHBOWL for invitations was THE BEST THING FOR ME

Using PUNCHBOWL for invitations was about the smartest thing I could have done. I had one day to throw something together and distribute invtes. This is the only way to get it done. Great templates, easy to add the names and boom. The way you are kept up to date is good and I really love how you can send messages to the invitees.

January 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Punchbowl has a wide variety of…

Punchbowl has a wide variety of templates to choose from for every occasion. I love how I can use the guest list from previous events to plug into my new invitation. I even used Punchbowl to create my Thanksgiving and Christmas cards to all of our donors in our nonprofit organization. Really useful and time-saving!

January 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Punchbowl is the only online invitation…

Punchbowl is the only online invitation company I’ll ever use. The simplicity of it all is superb. It does the all leg work for me. I love all the different invitations and cards to choose from. Many have told me how much they enjoy receiving invitations from Punchbowl. Many thanks.

January 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful!

I've been using the free version of punch bowl for the past 7 years for my son's birthday parties. It's been so helpful in getting our guest list organized.

January 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love Punchbowl

I absolutely love Punchbowl. It is a wonderful way to send out invitations via email or text. I love how it tracks the RSVP and after your event you can send out thank you's. Will definitely use Punchbowl!

January 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love, love, love Punchbowl!

Punchbowl made my work with being an Activity Day Leader for girls 7 to 11 so much better, by far! I was hand making invitations for all the girls and it was really taxing my time and energy. So, I started looking for how to make invitations online when I bumped into Punchbowl. It was exactly what I needed! Now my invitations go out in a timely manner, they are fun and perfect in everyway! They go to my girls mom's so everyone is informed and happy.
Oh, thank you, Punchbowl, for making my service so much easier.

January 4, 2026
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