Zola vs Minted

Compare Zola and Minted for wedding website costs, designs, RSVPs, registries and guest details. Read the official product sources.

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Zola and Minted both offer free wedding websites and online RSVPs. Zola brings its registry and vendor marketplace into the service. Minted emphasizes designs that match its paper stationery and supports multi-event guest lists and meal questions. Both offer paid custom URLs.

Walt LafkyCo-founder · AisleUpdated September 12, 2026

Feature comparison

Zola and Minted feature comparison
FeatureZolaMinted
Website costZolaFree wedding website; custom domain extraMintedFree wedding website; custom URL extra
Design approachZolaWedding templates with matching stationery optionsMintedWedding designs with matching paper stationery
RSVP toolsZolaOnline RSVPs, guest list and meal preferencesMintedMulti-event RSVPs, guest lists and custom questions
Registry approachZolaIntegrated Zola registryMintedExternal registry links and cash registry options
Travel and accommodationZolaTravel and accommodation information on the websiteMintedEditable wedding information pages
Custom domainZolaOptional paid custom domain or external forwardingMintedOptional paid custom URL; renewal extra

What Zola includes

Zola combines a free wedding website with its registry, guest tools and wedding vendor marketplace. Its website includes travel and accommodation details, online RSVPs and meal preferences. A custom domain is an optional paid purchase.

What Minted includes

Minted offers free wedding websites designed to coordinate with its paper stationery. The website supports separate event guest lists, online RSVPs, custom questions including meal choices, password protection and registry links. A custom URL is an optional paid upgrade.

Website cost and custom domains

Zola: Free wedding website; custom domain extra. Minted: Free wedding website; custom URL extra. A free website address is different from owning a custom domain. Check purchase, renewal and forwarding terms separately, along with any paid stationery or messaging options.

Registry choices and gift payments

Zola offers integrated zola registry. Minted offers external registry links and cash registry options. Compare the gifts and stores you want to include, shipping and returns, and the payment methods guests can use. A free wedding website does not by itself establish that every registry transaction is free.

RSVPs, meals and event invitations

Zola provides online rsvps, guest list and meal preferences. Minted provides multi-event rsvps, guest lists and custom questions. Try an individual guest and a household, including a meal preference and a private event. Check how answers appear in the guest list and how you would share final numbers with suppliers.

Planning a destination wedding

Both services can present wedding information to traveling guests. Test the tasks you need: sharing transfers, showing the right events, collecting replies and explaining where to stay. If you want guests to book and pay for allocated rooms through the wedding site, compare that specific workflow with Aisle. Aisle membership and guest-payment fees are separate costs.

What Zola offers

  • Free wedding website with online RSVPs
  • Integrated registry
  • Wedding templates and paper stationery
  • U.S. vendor marketplace

What Minted offers

  • Website designs with matching stationery
  • Multi-event guest lists and RSVPs
  • Meal preferences and other custom RSVP questions
  • Registry links and cash registry options

Frequently asked questions

Does Minted support multi-event RSVPs and meal choices?
Yes. Minted’s current website guide describes separate event guest lists and custom RSVP questions, including meal preferences.
Should I choose Zola or Minted?
Zola and Minted both offer free wedding websites and online RSVPs. Zola brings its registry and vendor marketplace into the service. Minted emphasizes designs that match its paper stationery and supports multi-event guest lists and meal questions. Both offer paid custom URLs.
Are Zola and Minted free?
Zola: Free wedding website; custom domain extra. Minted: Free wedding website; custom URL extra. Review the current terms for domains, stationery and payments before choosing.
Which has the better wedding registry?
Choose around your gift list and payment needs. Compare available stores, cash gift methods, shipping, returns and any transaction fees. A design or website preference does not establish that one registry is better for every couple.
Can I use more than one wedding service?
Yes. For example, you can use one place for vendor research and another for your website or registry. Keep one clear RSVP destination and one final guest list, and do not assume information synchronizes between accounts.
Which should I use for a destination wedding?
Test the travel information, private event invitations and guest response flow on both. If accommodation booking or payment collection is essential, check those tasks directly before committing to a website.

Which option fits your wedding?

Zola and Minted both offer free wedding websites and online RSVPs. Zola brings its registry and vendor marketplace into the service. Minted emphasizes designs that match its paper stationery and supports multi-event guest lists and meal questions. Both offer paid custom URLs.

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