CardShare.ai
vs Ellacard
Both let everyone sign one card from a single link, with no account needed to sign and no limit on signers. Ellacard charges per card and adds video and gift cards. CardShare.ai is free to send, and its AI designs the cover and drafts the opening note
Free
AI-designed cover, opens like a card
$8
per group card, or plans from $40 a year
Side by side
How they compare
Updated . Ellacard details checked in October 2026 from Ellacard pricing, Ellacard group signing FAQ, Ellacard app for Slack and Ellacard greeting card features. Prices and features change, so check their site for the latest. Ellacard is a trademark of its owner; CardShare.ai isn't affiliated with it.
Which to pick
The honest version
Both cover the basics: one link, no account to sign, no limit on signers and delivery at a time you pick. CardShare.ai is free to send, designs a cover and opening note for each person, and makes the card from Slack. Ellacard is the better pick if you want video messages, a group gift card, or business tools like custom branding.
Choose
CardShare.ai if…
- You want to send a group card without paying per card
- You want a cover designed for this person and occasion
- You want help writing the opening note
- Your team lives in Slack and you'd like to start cards from there
Choose
Ellacard if…
- You want signers to add video, or to make a group video
- You want to collect money for a gift card alongside the card
- You need business tools like shared accounts, custom branding or an API
FAQs
CardShare.ai vs Ellacard
Is there a free alternative to Ellacard?
Yes. CardShare.ai lets you design a group card, collect signatures from one link, and send it for free. Signers don't need an account.
How much does Ellacard cost?
As of October 2026, an Ellacard group card is $8, plus 10¢ for each signing invite or delivery Ellacard emails or texts for you; sharing the link yourself is free. Annual plans start at $40 a year for 500 sends. CardShare.ai is free to send.
What's the main difference between CardShare.ai and Ellacard?
Ellacard is a paid card with lots of extras: video messages, music, group gift cards and business tools. CardShare.ai is free to send, and its AI designs a cover and drafts an opening note for the specific person and occasion.
Does CardShare.ai work in Slack?
Yes. The CardShare.ai Slack app lets you create a card with a slash command and share the signing link in any channel.
Can I collect money for a gift on CardShare.ai?
Not yet. CardShare.ai is just the card. If you want a group gift card in the same place, Ellacard offers one.
Try it on your next card
Describe who it's for, share one link, and let everyone sign. It's free to send