Comparison
STEVEN vs WithJoy: which one fits you?
Joy is the better pick if you want a free, polished wedding website with a guest app and registry. STEVEN is the better pick if you want to actually run the wedding - RSVPs, seating, budget, QR check-in, and Filipino roles like sponsors and entourage - for a one-time $15.
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Feature by feature
| Feature | STEVEN | WithJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free up to 50 guests; $15 one-time per wedding (up to 200 guests) | Free (monetized through registry and add-ons) |
| Best for | Filipino weddings and couples planning their own event | Couples who want a free, polished wedding website and app |
| Online RSVP collection | Shareable link, works over Messenger or SMS | Through your Joy wedding website and app |
| Wedding website builder | Public event + RSVP page, not a full website builder | Strong website + guest app |
| Gift registry | Universal registry | |
| QR code guest check-in | Scan or name search at the door, live arrival counts | |
| Filipino wedding roles (ninong/ninang, sponsors, entourage) | Built into guest groups | Generic guest list categories |
| Guest photo/video sharing (Memories) | Guests upload straight from the reception | Shared photo album |
| Seating chart | Tied to your RSVP list, with floor-plan sketching | Basic seating tools |
| Budget and expense tracking | Not a core feature | |
| Real-time collaboration | Partner, family, and coordinator with own accounts | Shared account access |
Joy (WithJoy) details based on publicly available information as of mid-2026. If something has changed, tell us and we'll fix it.
Where each one wins
Pick STEVEN if…
- One-time $15 payment for your wedding - no subscription to cancel later
- Filipino wedding context built in: principal sponsors, entourage, ninong/ninang roles
- QR check-in with live arrival tracking on the wedding day itself
- Budget and expense tracking as a first-class feature
- Real-time collaboration where everyone gets their own login
Pick WithJoy if…
- Completely free, including the wedding website
- Polished website templates and a guest-facing mobile app
- Built-in universal gift registry
- Shared photo album for guests
- Smooth, modern design out of the box
STEVEN vs WithJoy, answered.
Is Joy (WithJoy) really free?
Yes. Joy is free for couples and earns through its registry and optional add-ons like paper invitations. STEVEN's free Starter tier covers events up to 50 guests; the $15 one-time Plus payment unlocks publishing your RSVP page and up to 200 guests.
Can I use STEVEN and Joy together?
Yes. Use Joy for your wedding website and registry, and STEVEN for the operational side - guest list, RSVPs, seating, budget, and day-of QR check-in. They work well side by side.
What does STEVEN do that Joy doesn't?
QR check-in with live arrival tracking, Filipino wedding roles like principal sponsors and entourage, first-class budget tracking, and collaboration where your coordinator gets their own login.
Does Joy have a wedding website and STEVEN doesn't?
Joy has a full wedding website builder, which is one of its strengths. STEVEN gives you a focused public event and RSVP page rather than a full website builder, so if a designed website matters most, Joy is stronger there.
Does STEVEN work for weddings outside the Philippines?
Yes. STEVEN is Filipino-first but works for weddings anywhere. Joy is more US-centric, especially its registry.
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