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CardShare.ai
vs GroupTogether

Both let everyone sign one card from a single link, with no account needed to sign and no limit on signers. GroupTogether charges per card unless you also collect money for a gift. CardShare.ai is free to send, and its AI designs the cover and drafts the opening note

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CardShare.ai
A CardShare.ai birthday card cover

Free

AI-designed cover, opens like a card

GroupTogether
The cover of a GroupTogether sample retirement card, "No more Mondays"

$5.50

per card, or free with a $20+ gift collection

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How they compare

CardShare.aiGroupTogether
Price
Price to send a cardCardShare.ai: Yes: FreeGroupTogether: $5.50 per card, or packs from 5 for $25; free when you collect $20 or more for a gift
Design and writing
AI-designed cover imageCardShare.ai: Yes: Yes, from one sentence or your photoGroupTogether: No or not listed: Pick from templates or upload your own design
AI message helpCardShare.ai: Yes: Drafts the headline and opening noteGroupTogether: Yes: AI message writer, including in character styles
Signing
No account to signCardShare.ai: Yes: No account neededGroupTogether: Yes: No account needed
Signers per cardCardShare.ai: Yes: No limitGroupTogether: Yes: No limit
GIFs in messagesCardShare.ai: Yes: YesGroupTogether: Yes: Yes, plus photos and stickers
Sending
SlackCardShare.ai: Yes: Slack app includedGroupTogether: Partly: Share the link in Slack or Microsoft Teams
Scheduled deliveryCardShare.ai: Yes: Yes, emailed at the hour you pickGroupTogether: Yes: Yes, at a date, time and time zone you pick
Group giftCardShare.ai: No or not listed: Not offeredGroupTogether: Yes: Gift collection in the US and Australia, spent on a multi-store eGift card
Card formatCardShare.ai: A 3D greeting card that opens in the browserGroupTogether: A multi-page ecard, with a PDF to print

Updated . GroupTogether details checked in October 2026 from GroupTogether US pricing, GroupTogether group cards, GroupTogether FAQ and GroupTogether card design update. Prices and features change, so check their site for the latest. GroupTogether is a trademark of its owner; CardShare.ai isn't affiliated with it.

Which to pick

The honest version

Both handle the basics well: one link, no account to sign, no limit on signers and delivery at a time you pick. CardShare.ai is free to send and designs a cover for each person, with a Slack app for teams. GroupTogether is the better pick if the card comes with a gift collection, which also makes its card free.

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 something that looks and opens like a real greeting card
  • Your team lives in Slack and you'd like to start cards from there

Choose

GroupTogether if…

  • You want to collect money for a gift alongside the card
  • You send gift cards to lots of people at once

FAQs

CardShare.ai vs GroupTogether

Is there a free alternative to GroupTogether?

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 GroupTogether cost?

As of October 2026, a GroupTogether card is $5.50 in the US, with packs from 5 cards for $25. The card is free when you also collect at least $20 for a gift, and contributors pay a card fee of 2.9% + $0.30. CardShare.ai is free to send.

What's the main difference between CardShare.ai and GroupTogether?

GroupTogether pairs a card with a money collection for a gift card. CardShare.ai is just the card: free to send, with a cover the AI designs for the person and occasion, and it opens like a real greeting card.

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 gift collection in the same place, GroupTogether offers one in the US and Australia.

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