Everlly vs iPlan: how they compare, and how they work together
iPlan is an Israeli event system that many venues use for seating and guest numbers. Its RSVP service sends SMS invitations, and trained phone operators call guests who don't answer. Everlly is an AI wedding planner for the whole planning journey, with WhatsApp and email RSVPs in Hebrew or English, chosen per guest. If your venue works with iPlan, you may not have to choose: Everlly can send your guest list into iPlan.
Everlly is the better fit if
- You want WhatsApp RSVPs with one-tap replies, not SMS
- You have guests abroad or guests who read English
- You want planning guidance, tasks and budget, not only RSVPs and seating
iPlan may suit you better if
- Your venue already runs seating and guest numbers in iPlan and you want everything in one system
- You want trained phone operators to call your guests
- You want iPad check-in stations with staff at the venue entrance
Everlly and iPlan side by side
| Feature | Everlly | iPlan |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp invitations | One-tap reply buttons | Not described |
| Email invitations | For every guest | Not described |
| Calls to guests who don't answer | AI calling agent (beta) | Phone operators |
| Each guest in their own language | Hebrew or English | Hebrew only |
| Seating | Automatic from RSVPs + AI floor plan | Seating sketch with the venue |
| Guests get their table number | On your wedding website, where enabled | Not described |
| AI wedding planning | AI planner, tasks, budget | No AI planner |
| Wedding website | AI-built (paid to publish) | Event website |
| Gifts | Bit or PayBox links on your website | Credit-card gifts |
| Done for you by a team | Self-service; a person reviews each send | Call center |
| Price | ₪179 RSVP package | Not published |
Using Everlly and iPlan together
If your venue manages seating in iPlan, Everlly can send your guest list into iPlan and check that the number of invitations and guests matches on both sides. This integration is rolling out to selected Pro accounts.
Good to know
- Everlly's calling agent is AI, not trained operators, and it's in beta.
- Everlly doesn't provide check-in stations at the venue.
Sources (checked September 26, 2026)
Questions couples ask
My venue uses iPlan. Can I still use Everlly?
Yes. You can plan and collect RSVPs in Everlly, and for selected Pro accounts Everlly can send the guest list into iPlan so the venue works from the same numbers.
Does iPlan send RSVPs on WhatsApp?
iPlan's RSVP page describes SMS invitations and phone operators; it doesn't mention WhatsApp. Check with iPlan for current options.
What's the difference between iPlan's call center and Everlly's calling agent?
iPlan uses trained phone operators. Everlly's agent is AI: it calls guests who haven't answered, speaks Hebrew or English, asks whether they're coming and how many, and updates your guest list. It's in beta and uses call credits.