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How GiftLode compares
An honest look at how we stack up against the main group gifting and group card platforms. We're not the right fit for every use case — but for group gifts, we think we're hard to beat.
£8.99 Premium
$5.99–$19.99/board
(UK cards)
per contribution
Information accurate as of February 2026. Pricing may vary. We've done our best to be fair — if you spot an error, let us know.
The honest breakdown
What each platform does well — and what you get extra with GiftLode
Thankbox
£4.99–£8.99 per cardUK-based group cards with gift collections — our closest competitor
What they do well
- UK-based with GBP gift cards
- Physical gift options (flowers, hampers)
- Large gift card catalogue (1,000+ brands)
What you get with GiftLode instead
- Video messages included (Thankbox charges £8.99)
- AI-assisted poems and messages included
- Full-screen animated reveal with confetti — not just a card that opens
- No setup costs — 5% service fee funds your video keepsake instead
- Personalised video keepsake included with every gift
Kudoboard
$5.99–$19.99 per boardUS-based board-style group cards — popular with large enterprises
What they do well
- Huge template library
- Strong enterprise/HR features (Slack, HRIS)
- Established brand with large user base
What you get with GiftLode instead
- Video messages included (Kudoboard charges $8.99+)
- AI-assisted messages included
- No setup costs — 5% service fee funds your video keepsake instead
- UK-first with 150+ GBP gift cards
- Personalised video keepsake included — a lasting memory, not just a board
GroupGreeting
$4.99 per card + $0.99–$1.99 per contributionSimple group cards with 10,000+ templates — focused on cards, not gifts
What they do well
- 10,000+ card design templates
- Unlimited signers on every plan
- Multi-language support
What you get with GiftLode instead
- No setup costs — 5% service fee funds your video keepsake instead
- No per-contribution flat fees (GroupGreeting adds $0.99–$1.99 each)
- Recipient chooses their own gift card, not the creator
- Video messages and AI-assisted messages included
- Personalised video keepsake included — a forever memory, not just a card
Choose GiftLode if you want…
- One contribution that creates two gifts — a gift card and a personalised video keepsake
- No setup costs — just a 5% service fee that funds your video keepsake
- Video messages included (others charge £8.99+)
- AI-assisted poems and messages at no extra cost
- A full-screen animated celebration, not just a card or board
- UK-first platform with 150+ GBP gift cards
- A lasting video keepsake the recipient can watch forever
Others might suit you better if…
- →You want physical gifts (flowers, hampers, wine) — Try Thankbox
- →You need 10,000+ card templates — Try GroupGreeting
- →You want a board-style layout with GIFs and memes — Try Kudoboard
- →You need enterprise HR features (Slack, HRIS, SSO) — Try Kudoboard Business
- →You just need a simple group card without a gift card — Any of the above
What does it actually cost?
Real example: 10 friends each contribute £10 — that's £100 in contributions
Most platforms charge the organiser a setup fee on top of contributions, then deduct processing fees from the total.
GiftLode
Recipient gets
£95 + video keepsake
Thankbox
Recipient gets
£97.20
Kudoboard
Recipient gets
£96.05
GroupGreeting
Recipient gets
£84.08
Estimates based on published rates as of February 2026. Actual amounts may vary. Setup/board fees are paid by the organiser on top of contributions. Thankbox Classic (£4.99) with 1.1% + 17p per GBP contribution. GroupGreeting charges $1.99 per contribution on top of a $4.99 card fee. All platforms may have additional terms.
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