Top 5 Online Card + Gift Collection Platforms on the Market

Ever tried organizing a group card and gift the old-fashioned way? If you’re having flashbacks now, you’ll know how soul-crushing traditional methods can be – from uncoordinated card and gift shopping to delivery speeds that were impressive no later than 20 years ago. It doesn’t have to be that way – not in 2026. With our group gifting, the recipient gets one great gift and everyone spends a little less. Here's a guide to help you choose the best provider for online group cards and gift collections.

Online group card and gift collections sound simple in theory, but if you want to make sure it’s a delight to organize (not a headache) you need to choose the right tool. In your search for the perfect platform, you’ve probably noticed that often the card lives on one platform while the money collection has to happen somewhere else – leaving you juggling links, bank details and awkward follow-ups. Messages get missed, contributions trickle in late and what should be simple starts to feel admin-heavy. No thanks. 

That’s why choosing a platform that truly understands group gifting matters. When the card, collection and delivery are designed to work seamlessly together, the whole experience feels coordinated and special, not like a last-minute convenience store dash. The best platforms don’t just offer a card and a gift; they make the entire process feel (and look!) effortless.

But don’t worry – we’ve done the hard yards to collate the top platforms so all you have to do is choose your favorite. Let’s dive into the five best online card and collection websites, including a clear winner that offers the best of both worlds. We’ll give you a hint: It’s GroupTogether. 

Let’s unpack your options. 

GroupTogether: The Online Gifting Crowd-Pleaser

If you want one tool that actually does it all, GroupTogether is the grandmaster of combined group cards and gift collections. Forgot a birthday? Farewell sprung on you suddenly? GroupTogether is famously good in a pinch.

You can:

• Create a card in minutes
• Collect contributions instantly
• Deliver digitally, on time, every time

Why People Love GroupTogether

• You’ll find our group cards and money collection options all in one place – no third party app, no juggling tools.
• Unlimited messages on the card.
• Thousands of card designs, photos and GIFs so your card is completely personalized.  
• AI Magic Message Writer and AI Magic Cover Maker: Writing sweet sentiments and making unique card covers is suddenly fun with our AI tools. Gone are the days of stressing over what to write – simply ask our AI Magic Message Writer for assistance and you’re good to go.
• Very easy to set up and share – just create the card and send a link.
• Great gift options: eGift Cards from over 100 retailers, hampers, flowers and more from exciting brands.
• Flexible eGift Cards: Recipients choose their own eGift Cards with the amazing AnyCard – AKA the perfect gift card! 

Price: 

• $5.50 for a group card – and it’s free if you add a gift collection and collect $20+.
• It’s free to choose a gift from our Gift Store (the AnyCard, eGift Cards, hampers, flowers, etc.).
• View our pricing page for more info. 

Why People Actually Like It

Trustpilot reviews consistently note how simple and stress-free the process is – from signing the card to chipping in and sending gifts.  

“Fantastic way to organize group cards and gifts; friend's groups, workplace colleagues, and for family that is spread out geographically. A great resource!”

 – Wendy

Best For: Work teams, teachers, coaches, friends and family – basically anyone who needs to celebrate without a headache. (So… all of us.)

Cheddar Pot: Money First, Card Second

Cheddar Pot is firmly in the group money collection camp – think of it more like passing a digital envelope around rather than creating a heartfelt card experience. But Cheddar Pot is does one thing well: let a group chip in money for a gift, fast and functional. The card? It exists, but, well, let’s just say it’s not the star of the show. Here are the main features: 

• Digital group money pot with a shareable link
• Contributors can add money with a card or digital wallet
• Pot can be closed once target is reached
• Withdrawal to organizer’s bank account

Price: 

• Free to Create a Pot: No charge to start a collection.
• Transaction Fees: Typically, a small percentage and fixed payment processing fee charged when contributors add money. These vary based on the payment provider and country.
• No Premium Subscriptions: The platform itself doesn’t charge a monthly fee, just the processing costs you’d expect anywhere online money changes hands.

Pros: 

• No-nonsense money collection: Set up a pot in seconds and start collecting.
• No subscription fees: You pay processing fees only.
• Great for practical group splits: Think joint birthday gifts, shared dinners, getaway pooling and any other stressful group scenarios. 

Cons: 

• Card features are very minimal: If you want a meaningful message design and unwrapping experience, you’ll need to pair this with a separate card platform.
• Lacking emotion and pizzaz: It’s very utilitarian, making it ideal for funds, not for feels.

Best For: Groups that need a money pot first and foremost with the card taking a back seat. 

Kudoboard: The Virtual Message Board

Think of Kudoboard like a wall where everyone pins their messages. It’s more of a collaborative board than a traditional card. Yes, you can add messages, GIFs, photos and even videos, but the layout is less personal and more like a shared wall of messages. 

 Price: 

• Lite Board: At $5.99 per board, you get up to 20 posts on the board. Contributors can add messages, photos and GIFs. This option is not ideal if you’re after unlimited messages – note that other platforms like GroupTogether offer unlimited messages on every group card.
• Premium Board: $8.99 per board. This option supports up to 100 posts, allowing you to include video posts and download a copy of the board.
• Milestone Board: $19.99 per board. You’ll have unlimited posts, the ability to upload a custom background and play the board as a slideshow.

Pros:

• Fun multimedia board with photos, GIFs, videos and text.
• Good if you want something less “card-like” and more like a scrapbook of memories.

Cons:

• Not originally designed for money collection – although it’s doable, you might need another tool for gifts if you’re looking for options and a complete unwrapping experience.
• Feels less polished than a traditional card experience.
• Limited messages on your board depending on your tier choice. 

GroupGreeting: Group Cards with Simple Signing

GroupGreeting is one of the simpler online group card tools: straightforward, familiar and focused squarely on letting multiple people sign the same card, making it a solid middle ground. It looks more like a typical greeting card compared to Kudoboard’s board layout, with the ability to coordinate a card and gift collection. 

Price: 

Single card: Single GroupGreeting card: $4.99 USD. Includes unlimited signers, unlimited pages, ability to add images and a downloadable PDF version.

Annual Plans:

• Sprout: $45 USD per year gives you 10 annual cards and unlimited signatures/pages
• Sapling: $99 USD per year will give you 10 cards a year, with expanded features including the ability to add your company logo, multiple recipients and bulk card creation.
• Grove: $189 USD per year gives you 50 cards a year with a full feature set including bulk card creation, company branding, unlimited signatures and multiple recipients.
• Forest: $349 USD per year will get you 100 cards a year with the full feature set.

PocketWell: Wishing Well-Style Gifting

Pocketwell is a digital “wishing well” where everyone drops in contributions. You set it up, everyone tosses in their contributions and next thing you know you’ve got a shared pot for birthdays, farewells, weddings or any other reason you want to celebrate. It does exactly what it says: collects money online. No frills – now that is both good and bad, and we’ll show you why. 

Price:

• Host: If you’re hosting the gift, it’s free to set up with no monthly subscriptions.
• Contributors: A 3.5% platform fee applies to contributions, in addition to payment processing fees.

Pros

• Free to start, only payment processing fees involved.
• Bank-level security.
• Straight-forward money collection. 

Cons

• Focus is on gift collection rather than rich card experiences.
• Doesn’t double as an engaging group card tool.

Best For: Simple group money collections (e.g., weddings, large events) when card sentiment isn’t a priority.

Thankbox: Simple Card with Gift Collection

Thankbox’s vibe is no fuss – it’s closer to a traditional card layout than a multimedia board, but still modern and sharable. It also allows for a combined card and gift collection in one place. 

Prices: 

• Classic Thankbox: Approx $6.75 USD – this includes unlimited messages, scheduled sending, GIFs/photos and a gift pot limit of around $540 USD (or 400 GBP).
• Premium Thankbox: Approx USD $10.80. This tier adds custom designs, fonts, videos/voice notes and expands the gift collection limit to $1350 USD. 

Pros: 

• Card + gift collection in one go: Built-in crowdfunding for gifts makes it very practical.
• Option to schedule sending so your card arrives at the perfect moment.
• Premium version includes fun extras like voice notes and branding tools. 

Cons:

• It feels a bit traditional and not as playful or multimedia-rich as some other platforms, lacking AI assistance and a memorable unwrapping experience.

The Verdict: Why GroupTogether Really Stands Out  

Plenty of platforms technically let you collect money or write a message. But GroupTogether’s strength is in the details – the thoughtful features that remove friction and make the whole experience feel genuinely fun (as it should!).

Here’s where GroupTogether pulls ahead of the pack:

Smart Tech Tools for Your Group Cards

Let’s be honest – not everyone knows what to write in a card and not everyone has design skills on standby. Hey, we’re not judging! That’s what we’re here for. GroupTogether solves both problems with:

• AI Magic Message Writer: perfect for contributors who want to say something meaningful but are stuck staring at a blank screen
• AI Magic Cover Maker: Instantly generates a polished, on-theme card cover (no Canva rabbit hole required) – however you choose. From the Wizard of Oz to SpongeBob, you can create countless weird and wonderful covers to suit your recipient.

The result? More people contribute and the card is fuller (literally – with unlimited messages!) and more thoughtful.

Cards That Actually Feel Like Cards

Some platforms treat the card as an afterthought. GroupTogether treats it as the hero.

Users love:

• Hundreds of professionally designed cards for every occasion.
• The ability to add photos.
• A clean, intuitive signing experience that works beautifully on mobile.
• A final card that’s printable – it feels like a genuine keepsake, not just a message thread.
• Unlimited messages for no extra cost.

One Link, Zero Chasing

GroupTogether is designed for real-world group dynamics (read: busy people).

With a single shareable link:

• People can sign the card.
• Contribute to the gift (or not – you decide if it’s optional).
• Built-in reminders – so no awkward follow-ups.
• Tracking and notifications: Yep, we’ll tell you when your recipient has opened their card and gift! 

Instead of guessing what someone wants, GroupTogether flips the script.

You can:

• Choose from popular eGift Cards.
• Select hampers, flowers or curated gifts.
• Give the AnyCard and let the recipient choose their own eGift Cards.

This means fewer unwanted gifts and happier recipients (which is kind of the whole point, right?).

Transparent Pricing That Makes Sense

No extra fees for upgrades like “unlimited message”.

• $5.50 for a group card
• Free when you add a gift collection that’s $20+

For teams and workplaces that run multiple collections a year, this clarity matters.

When you put it all together, GroupTogether isn’t just convenient – it’s thoughtful. It reduces friction, boosts participation, removes social awkwardness and turns group gifting into something people genuinely enjoy taking part in.

And that’s why, once teams have tried GroupTogether, they don’t go back.

The Takeaway on Gift and Card Collection Platforms

Platforms like GroupGreeting, Kudoboard and Thankbox all serve a purpose – but that purpose is usually one-dimensional. They’re great if you need:

• Just a card
• Or just a money pot

But when you want a proper group card, a smooth collection and an experience that feels thoughtful rather than transactional, that’s where GroupTogether’s all-in-one design really stands apart. It keeps everything together in one place. 

It’s the difference between a single tool that sorts one issue and a toolbox that actually solves the whole task. That’s why, in side-by-side comparisons, GroupTogether really does tick the most boxes for most group occasions – without making contributors feel like they’re juggling four apps just to send one card and collection. 

In 2026, it doesn’t have to be that complicated – we promise. 

Meet the experts

Melissa Evans

Content Writer

Ali + Julie

Co-Founders, GroupTogether.

Life’s busy. That’s why we’re here to make it easy for you to collect money from a group. Less wasted time, less packaging waste, and spending a little less but giving a lot better!