Which Group Card Sites Are Actually Free? (2026 Breakdown)
A site-by-site breakdown of what's really free on Kudoboard, GroupGreeting, Thankbox, Ellacard, SendWishOnline, Padlet and TeamRally Cards, and where the payment appears. Checked 3 October 2026.
“Free” means different things on different group card sites: free to start, free to sign, free with a link you share yourself, or actually free to send. Here’s where the payment really appears on each.
From each company’s own pricing page, checked 3 October 2026.
The breakdown
| Site | Free to start? | Free to send? | Where you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeamRally Cards | Yes | Yes, up to 100 invited signers | Optional $12 digital copy afterwards |
| SendWishOnline | Yes | Free card | Premium cards, $0.75–$1.98 via credits |
| Thankbox | Yes | No | €4.99 or €8.99 when sending |
| Kudoboard | Start free | No | $6.99–$19.99 a board |
| GroupGreeting | No | No | €5.99 a card |
| Ellacard | No | No | $8 + 10¢ per signer/recipient (signers via a shared link free) |
| Padlet | Yes | 3 free padlets | €15/month for more |
What to check
- When the payment appears: at the start, or after everyone has signed?
- Signer limits: posts, signers or messages.
- Expiry: packs and credits often expire after a year.
The one that’s free to send
TeamRally Cards: free to make, sign and send for up to 100 invited signers, with personal email invites, sealed until the day, and delivered in the timezone you choose. See free group eCards for the office.
It can also send one card to a list: write one message, and up to 25 people each get their own copy at their own email with their name on it, free.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a group card site that’s free to send? TeamRally Cards is free to make, sign and send for up to 100 invited signers.
Is Kudoboard free? No.
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