Zankyou is an international platform known for wedding websites and its supplier directory. It offers basic management tools and an integrated gift registry. Planivia covers the same ground with more advanced tools (AI, CRM, seating plan with conflict detection, invitation designer) and a more generous free plan.
Feature comparison: Planivia vs Zankyou
| Feature | Planivia | Zankyou |
|---|---|---|
| AI assistant (GPT-4) that takes real actions | Yes | No |
| Visual drag-and-drop seating plan with conflict detection | Yes | No |
| Wedding website with 20+ pro templates | Yes | Yes |
| Budget calculator with cashflow projections | Yes | Basic |
| Supplier CRM (pipeline, contracts, payments) | Yes | No |
| Invitation designer with printable PDF at 300 DPI | Yes | No |
| Online gift registry | Basic | Yes |
| Integrated email per wedding | Yes | No |
| Checklist with 370+ pre-configured tasks | Yes | Basic |
| Real-time collaboration between partners | Yes | No |
| No supplier ads on the platform | Yes | No |
| Free up to 80 guests with all features | Yes | Basic |
Pricing
Zankyou offers a limited free plan and recurring paid plans to unlock capacity and remove ads. Planivia is free up to 80 guests with all features and €35 one-time in Spain/Eurozone for unlimited guests, adjusted per country via PPP (~€46 in premium markets, ~$19 in emerging markets).
Which to choose?
Zankyou is a good choice if your priority is a classic wedding website with an international gift registry. If you also want an AI assistant, a professional seating plan, supplier CRM and a printable invitation designer — all without subscription and without ads — Planivia is the more complete alternative.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Planivia or Zankyou?
It depends on your priorities. Zankyou is an international platform known for wedding websites and its supplier directory. It offers basic management tools and an integrated gift registry. Planivia covers the same ground with more advanced tools (AI, CRM, seating plan with conflict detection, invitation designer) and a more generous free plan. For couples looking for an all-in-one platform with professional tools for free (AI, seating plan, CRM, printable invitations), Planivia is more complete. For specific needs that match Zankyou's focus, it may be enough.
Is Planivia free like Zankyou?
Yes. Planivia is free for weddings up to 80 guests with ALL features included and no ads. For unlimited guests, the Wedding Pass costs €35 as a one-time payment in Spain/Eurozone (not a subscription); pricing is adjusted per country via Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
Can I migrate my data from Zankyou to Planivia?
Yes. You can import your guest list from Excel or CSV, which is the format most platforms allow you to export. Planivia has a wizard that auto-maps columns. You can also rebuild budget and other sections in minutes.
Does Planivia have a supplier directory like Zankyou?
Yes, Planivia includes a supplier directory (venues, catering, photography, video, florist, music, etc.) by city and category. The difference is Planivia also includes a full CRM to manage contacted suppliers: pipeline (searching → contacted → quote → booked → paid), quote comparison, and contract/payment management.