Comparison
Greetigo vs Giftster
Reminders and messages vs wish lists and gifts
Giftster is a free wish list and gift registry for private family groups, so everyone gets the right gift. Greetigo reminds you about the date and helps you write the message. They work well together.
Email remindersHelp with the message16 languages on Plus and Premium
At a glance
Price
GreetigoFree for up to 10 saved dates; Plus US$4.99/mo; Premium US$9.99/mo
GiftsterFree
Where it runs
GreetigoAny web browser, plus apps for Mac, and for iPhone and iPad in the US
Giftstergiftster.com and apps for iPhone, iPad and Android
Reminders
GreetigoEmail on the days you choose (the day before and on the day by default); notifications in the iPhone and Mac apps
GiftsterBirthday reminder emails three weeks before a group member's birthday; it is mainly a wish list and gift registry for private groups
Help with the message
GreetigoA message ready in each reminder for a person, written for them with AI if you allow AI drafts (every plan, Free included), otherwise a template with their name, and a template in each holiday reminder; you can choose to write your own instead
GiftsterNot listed
Getting dates in
GreetigoAdd by hand, or import a contacts (.vcf) or calendar (.ics) file or a CSV of contacts; the iPhone app can also bring in birthdays from your Contacts
GiftsterNot listed
| Topic | Greetigo | Giftster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for up to 10 saved dates; Plus US$4.99/mo; Premium US$9.99/mo | Free |
| Where it runs | Any web browser, plus apps for Mac, and for iPhone and iPad in the US | giftster.com and apps for iPhone, iPad and Android |
| Reminders | Email on the days you choose (the day before and on the day by default); notifications in the iPhone and Mac apps | Birthday reminder emails three weeks before a group member's birthday; it is mainly a wish list and gift registry for private groups |
| Help with the message | A message ready in each reminder for a person, written for them with AI if you allow AI drafts (every plan, Free included), otherwise a template with their name, and a template in each holiday reminder; you can choose to write your own instead | Not listed |
| Getting dates in | Add by hand, or import a contacts (.vcf) or calendar (.ics) file or a CSV of contacts; the iPhone app can also bring in birthdays from your Contacts | Not listed |
Details about Giftster come from its own pages, checked October 2026: apps.apple.com, giftster.com, help.giftster.com. "Not listed" means their pages don't mention it. Features change, so check their site too.
What Giftster offers
- Free
- Wish lists shared in a private family group
- Mark items as bought so gifts are not duplicated
- Secret Santa drawings
- Birthday reminder emails three weeks before a group member's birthday
- giftster.com and apps for iPhone, iPad and Android
What Greetigo offers
- Email reminders on the days you choose (the day before and on the day by default)
- A message in each reminder for a person, written with AI if you allow AI drafts (every plan, Free included), otherwise a template, and on Plus and Premium the AI writer in 9 styles and 16 languages
- Import a contacts (.vcf) or calendar (.ics) file or a CSV of contacts, or add dates by hand
- Email a greeting from the Greetings page and see whether it was opened
- Share a greeting by link, WhatsApp or X
- Works in any web browser, plus apps for Mac, and for iPhone and iPad in the US; no ads on any plan
The verdict
Use Giftster to agree on gifts, and Greetigo to remember the date and write the message.
Sign up freeFrequently asked questions
Is Greetigo a Giftster alternative?
They do different jobs. Giftster helps a family agree on gifts, and emails birthday reminders to its group members. Greetigo reminds you about birthdays and other dates by email and helps you write the message. Many people could use both.
Does Greetigo help with gift ideas?
Yes. Greetigo has a birthday gift ideas finder with 76 ideas across 12 interest categories, 15 recipient types, and 5 budget tiers, and an anniversary gift guide with 156 ideas across 12 milestone years.
Can I use Greetigo for my whole family?
Yes. Add birthdays, anniversaries and other dates for each person, and Greetigo emails you before each one. The Free plan covers 10 saved dates; Plus and Premium have no 10-date limit.
Is Greetigo free?
Yes, for up to 10 saved dates, with email reminders and a message in each one for a person, written with AI if you allow AI drafts, otherwise a template. Plus (US$4.99/mo) and Premium (US$9.99/mo) add the AI writer with styles and languages and have no 10-date limit. The Free plan needs no card.
More comparisons
Greetigo vs Birthday Alarm
Reminders with message help vs reminders with ecards
Greetigo vs Birday
Email reminders and message help vs a free Android app
Greetigo vs Google Calendar
A birthday reminder with message help vs a general calendar
Greetigo vs Apple Reminders
A birthday reminder with message help vs a general reminders app
Greetigo vs Facebook Birthday Reminders
Reminders for anyone vs birthdays your friends share