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Zazzle Events (Hobnob)

Zazzle Events is the current name of Hobnob's invitation and group-planning app. It is a practical shortlist option for hosts who coordinate a social gathering by phone, but current subscription allowances and delivery behavior deserve a small rehearsal before a time-sensitive invitation goes out.

Digital Invitations Event Planning & Management Networking & Engagement Freemium
Free download with paid in-app memberships; verify the current account offer
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Tool Nutrition Label
Founded Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Headquarters Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Company Size Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Funding Operated by Zazzle; product-specific funding not confirmed
Pricing Model App-store memberships plus separate ticket and payment-processing fees
Free Trial Free download; trial eligibility and invite allowance require an in-app check
Contract Manage subscription changes and cancellation through the purchase channel
Attendee Capacity No verified attendee ceiling; published allowances are not a capacity guarantee
Mobile App Current iPhone/iPad app and officially documented Android host app; guests can RSVP without an app
Offline Capability Not verified
Data & Compliance Not publicly confirmed in the sources checked
Expertise Level Beginner
Event Types
Birthday partiesFamily celebrationsClub gatherings
Key Integrations
Stripe (Native)
Support Channels
EmailHelp center
Best For
  • + US and Canadian hosts coordinating social invitations by phone
  • + Clubs combining recurring gatherings, chat and sign-up lists
  • + Families wanting RSVPs and shared event photos in one workflow
Not For
  • − Hosts needing verified international SMS coverage beyond the published US/Canada scope
  • − Organizers requiring phone-based customer support
  • − Teams needing a contractually verified high-volume conference platform
Key Capabilities
✓ Create photo or video invitations with customizable designs
✓ Send invitations by text, email or a shared link
✓ Track RSVPs without requiring guests to install the app
✓ Send event updates and automated reminders
✓ Coordinate guest chat, co-hosts and recurring groups
✓ Create time polls and sign-up lists for shared activities
✓ Collect photos and sell event tickets through supported payment workflows
Honest Limitations

Regional scope needs attention

The current international-number help article says Zazzle Events is available in the United States and Canada. Confirm the exact phone numbers and guest routes for a destination event.

Membership mapping is not transparent on the public web

Apple lists several legacy and current in-app purchase names. The vendor directs buyers to the app's upgrade screen, so those listings do not establish which allowance or price a new account will receive.

Recent invitation and list issues are individual reports

Team Mason's 11 September 2026 Apple account described missed invitations and RSVP problems; amygune's 8 July account described notification and potluck-list difficulties. Reproduce your workflow before relying on it; these reports are not a failure-rate estimate.

Support and ticket costs need planning

The help center states that phone support is not offered. Ticket sales have a platform fee plus country-dependent Stripe processing, separate from membership charges.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
App download and basic use Free download Confirm the current free invitation allowance and which host features require an upgrade.
Paid memberships Current offer shown in-app The US Apple listing includes Standard Monthly $4.99, Host Monthly $9.99 and Planner Monthly $27.99 among several names. Applicability to new accounts and feature allowances are not verified.
Ticketed events Platform fee plus Stripe processing The published help text separates both charges; obtain the current numeric platform rate and country-specific processor terms.

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Subscription renewal and regional app-store taxes
  • ! Platform and payment-processing charges on ticket sales
  • ! Optional Zazzle designs or physical products are separate purchases

A successful invitation is one guests can open and answer on the devices they already use. Zazzle Events keeps the former Hobnob workflow under its new name. Send a small test to representative guests and check reminders, RSVP edits and sign-up lists before sending the full guest list.

The fit assessment follows documented scope. Reviews are dated individual accounts; no hands-on product test or vendor interview is claimed.

Sources

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    Which current plan and invite allowance will a new account receive?
  2. 2
    Which countries and phone-number types can receive our invitations?
  3. 3
    Can we test delivery, RSVP changes and co-host permissions with our guest devices?
  4. 4
    What is the full ticket fee, including Stripe and refunds?
  5. 5
    How can we export the guest list and preserve event photos?
  6. 6
    What support response should we expect during our event hours?
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