Planivia vs Zankyou: which to pick
Comparison between Planivia and Zankyou (wedding website + directory): what each one offers, pricing and who it is for.
Zankyou is an international platform known for its wedding websites, gift registry and supplier directory. Planivia focuses on planning the whole wedding: besides the website, it has an AI assistant, a seating plan, vendor tracking and an invitation designer, with a free plan to get started.
Feature comparison: Planivia vs Zankyou
| Feature | Planivia | Zankyou |
|---|---|---|
| AI assistant that takes real actions | Yes | — |
| Visual drag-and-drop seating plan with round, long and head tables | Yes | — |
| Wedding website with 23 pro templates | Yes | — |
| Budget calculator with cashflow projections | Yes | — |
| Supplier CRM (status, quotes, contracts, payments) | Yes | — |
| Invitation designer with print-ready PDF (bleed and crop marks) | Yes | — |
| Online gift registry | Basic | Yes |
| Integrated email for each user | Yes | — |
| Checklist with dated tasks that grows with each vendor | Yes | — |
| Free plan to get started | Yes | — |
| "—": not compared. Zankyou's features change over time; check them on its website. | ||
Pricing
Zankyou's terms and prices may change: check them on its website. Planivia is free to start (up to 80 visible guests) and the Wedding Pass costs €35 in Spain as a one-time payment (not a subscription), adjusted per country via PPP (higher in premium markets, lower in emerging markets).
Which to choose?
If your priority is a wedding website with a gift registry, Zankyou is a well-known option. If you also want to plan the rest of the wedding in the same place (AI assistant, seating plan, vendor tracking and printable invitations) with a one-time payment and no subscription, Planivia is built for that.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Planivia or Zankyou?
It depends on what you need. Planivia brings wedding planning together in one place (AI assistant, seating plan, vendor tracking, printable invitations) and you can start for free. If what you need matches what Zankyou offers, compare them calmly: you can use both.
Is Planivia free?
Yes, to get started. The free plan has limits: 80 visible guests, 3 tables in the seating plan, 4 vendors contacted, a short task list, and RSVP replies are saved but you can't see them. The Wedding Pass removes them with a one-time payment of €35 in Spain (not a subscription); pricing is adjusted per country via Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).
Can I migrate my data from Zankyou to Planivia?
You can import your guest list from an Excel or CSV file (if Zankyou lets you export it, or from your own spreadsheet): Planivia detects the columns automatically and you can fix them before importing. The budget and other sections are rebuilt by hand.
Does Planivia have a supplier directory like Zankyou?
Yes. You can search for vendors by area and category (photography, catering, venues, music…) and request quotes from the app. Planivia also tracks every vendor you contact: where things stand (contacted, waiting for a reply, booked), quote comparison, contracts and payments.