Weddings
Birthdays
Engagement parties
Hen and stag dos
Anniversaries
Baby showers
Christenings and naming days
Bar and bat mitzvahs
Reunions
Celebrations of life
Any other gatheringHither vs The Knot
The Knot is a long-running US wedding marketplace: suppliers, inspiration and a free website. Hither is just the website, the guest list and the replies, for weddings and every other gathering.
| What | Hither | The Knot |
|---|---|---|
| Occasions | Weddings and every other gathering: birthdays, hen dos, anniversaries, christenings, reunions | Weddings |
| RSVPs | One reply per household, a yes or no per person per event, meals, plus-ones and your own questions | Wedding RSVPs with a guest list |
| How guests reply | Guests reply from a personal link or a short code. No account, no app | Guests find their name on your site |
| Gifts | Cash funds and registry links. Guests pay you directly; Hither takes nothing | A registry that links stores together |
| Advertising | No ads and no supplier marketing. Guest details are never sold | A supplier marketplace: expect suppliers to be part of the experience |
| Price | Free for smaller events; Plus is one flat price per event, not a subscription | Free, funded by the supplier marketplace |
From The Knot’s public site, November 2026. Features and prices change, so check theirs before you decide. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Pick The Knot if
- You’re still finding suppliers and want listings and reviews in the same place.
- You’re planning a US wedding and want a big inspiration library.
Pick Hither if
- You’ve booked your suppliers and want a calm, beautiful site with nothing trying to sell.
- You want replies per household and per event, without spreadsheets.
- You’re outside the US.