Product features
Everything EventWarp does — and what’s next
EventWarp is the operating system for community gatherings: one link for RSVPs, who’s bringing what, volunteer shifts, and day-of schedule. This page stays current as we ship — use it to compare EventWarp to SignUpGenius, Evite, or spreadsheets.
Last updated July 1, 2026
Status labels show what you can use today versus what we are actively building. Sprint numbers map to our internal roadmap for contributors and AI assistants.
Accounts & teams
One EventWarp account for hosting and shopping. Personal events and durable teams without forcing a “church org” for a birthday party.
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One EventWarp account
Available nowHosts and shoppers use the same customer login — no duplicate “event-only” account table.
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Personal workspace
Available nowSolo and family events live under an auto-created Personal bucket — not marketed as “create an organization.”
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Teams & organizations
Available nowChurches, schools, nonprofits, and companies can create a named team and share events over time.
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Per-event co-hosts
Available nowInvite another EventWarp user to help manage one gathering without giving access to your other events.
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Helpers role
On the roadmapProductized helper access for needs list and guests — without full admin or delete rights.
Event creation
Create gatherings with templates, photos, and optional public listings.
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Create events
Available nowTitle, date, time, location, description, and shareable link (`/e/{code}`) in minutes.
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Built-in event templates
Available nowStart from potluck, birthday, church meal, and other curated needs-list templates at create time.
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Save your own templates
Available nowHosts save a reusable needs list from any event — personal or team library.
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Public event directory
Available nowList community gatherings as public or unlisted with category and city filters.
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Event photos & cover
Available nowUpload a cover image and gallery photos — guests can contribute when the host allows.
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Duplicate & recurring events
Available nowCopy last year’s VBS with one click — shift dates, keep the needs list, or spin up a weekly/monthly series.
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Event file attachments
Available nowMaps, menus, and flyers beyond the cover photo — host uploads, guests download.
RSVP & guest list
Real RSVPs, guest roster tools, and personalized invitations — guests never need an account.
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RSVP without an account
Available nowGuests answer Yes, Maybe, or No from any phone browser — no app install.
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Party size
Available nowHeadcount per RSVP so hosts know how many people are actually coming.
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RSVP guest limits
Available nowHost controls whether guests can RSVP for just themselves, plus-one, or household.
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Guest roster
Available nowSpreadsheet-style roster with roles (Guest, Helper, Co-host) alongside RSVPs.
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Guest roster CSV
Available nowImport pasted CSV rows and export the roster for committees and mail merges.
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Personalized invitations
Available nowTrackable invite links per guest with open and respond status.
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RSVP questions
Available nowKids count, meal choice, and custom questions when guests RSVP yes.
Needs list & sign-ups
The collaborative heart of EventWarp: food, supplies, volunteer tasks, shifts, and waitlists in one sheet.
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Bring items + volunteer tasks
Available nowOne needs list for potluck food, supplies, and jobs like setup or parking — not food-only.
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Guest claims
Available nowGuests claim open slots; hosts see who signed up for what in real time.
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Edit your signup
Available nowGuests change quantity or name after claiming — no need to unclaim first.
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Host assignments
Available nowAssign items to people by name or email; optional contact capture for coordination.
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Quantity sign-ups
Available nowPartial claims until a slot is full (e.g. 12 dozen cookies across multiple volunteers).
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Multiple sign-ups per guest
Available nowClaim drinks, ice, tables, and tasks in one submission — no repeat name entry.
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Volunteer time slots
Available nowShift grid with start and end times for nursery, greeters, parking, and bake-sale rows.
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Waitlist
Available nowJoin a FIFO waitlist when a slot is full; auto-promote when someone unclaims.
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Open needs list
Available nowHost opt-in: guests can add bring items not on the original list.
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Needs list CSV import & export
Available nowPaste or upload CSV for bulk add; export the live list for Excel or print workflows.
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PDF & print
Available nowDownload a PDF or print the needs list for bulletin boards and committee packets.
Event hub & schedule
One host screen for readiness, weather, share copy, and day-of timeline blocks.
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Event overview dashboard
Available nowUnified host tab: RSVP counts, needs progress, open slots, and quick links.
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Readiness checklist
Available now“Everything ready” or “still needs attention” based on RSVPs and open sign-ups.
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Weather on dashboard
Available nowDay-of forecast when the event has city or coordinates.
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Day-of schedule
Available nowTimeline blocks for setup, food, program, and cleanup — visible to guests when published.
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Share & Facebook copy
Available nowCopy link, invite message, Facebook post text, and needs-list snapshot from one place.
Communication
Guest comments today; activity feed, reactions, and event chat on the roadmap.
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Guest comments
Available nowComments in the event activity feed — guests post without an account; hosts can moderate.
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Activity feed
Available nowAuto posts when someone RSVPs, claims an item, or uploads — plus host announcements.
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Reactions & volunteer thanks
Available nowFixed reaction set on feed items so teams can appreciate helpers without more group texts.
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Event chat
Available nowOne thread per event with images and @mentions — not a Slack competitor.
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Threads on items & shifts
Available nowAsk “Homemade OK?” on a bring item or note you’re running late on a volunteer shift — separate from the main activity feed.
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Email all attendees
On the roadmapHost announcements to everyone who RSVP’d yes — Sprint 28.
Vendors & marketplace
Connect event needs to local rentals, catering, and services. Monetization ships after the free host loop is loved.
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Vendor directory
Available nowBrowse local marketplace sellers for rentals, catering, entertainment, and services.
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Vendor needs on events
Partially availableFlag categories your event might need (DJ, tables, bounce house) from the manage workspace.
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Vendor leads
Partially availableDispatch interest to matching vendors — schema and basic UI exist; depth still growing.
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Vendor quotes
On the roadmapHosts post a need; vendors bid — Sprint 40.
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Marketplace checkout
FutureRentals and goods through Bagisto commerce — Phase 5.
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Vendor subscriptions & leads
FuturePro plans, featured placement, and lead credits — after free host loop is proven.
Email & reminders
Automatic guest reminders and invite email — SMS evaluated later.
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Automatic email reminders
Available nowAbout three days before, tomorrow, and morning-of for pending guests.
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Guest invite email
Available nowSend personalized invitation email from the guest roster.
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Push & in-app notifications
On the roadmap@mentions, reaction alerts, and reminder delivery — Sprint 32.
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SMS reminders
FutureEvaluated after email reminders prove out — Sprint 51.
Platform
Bilingual product, mobile web, and integrations we are adding over time.
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English & Spanish
Available nowProduct UI and marketing in en + es for community and church use cases.
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Mobile web
Available nowRSVP and claim flows work from phone browsers — native apps evaluated later.
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Google sign-in
On the roadmapOAuth login for hosts — Sprint 33.
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Calendar .ics import
On the roadmapPull title, date, and location from Google/Apple calendar exports.
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AI assists
On the roadmapSuggest needs and quantities from event type; draft announcement copy.
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Native mobile apps
FutureiOS and Android — only after mobile web is polished.
Later & monetization
Segment pages, demo video, ticketing, and paid plans — after free host credibility.
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Ticketing & paid admission
FutureOptional for fundraisers — not the core potluck wedge.
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Organization paid plans
FutureChurch, school, and nonprofit billing after free host credibility.
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Audience landing pages
On the roadmapDedicated pages for churches, schools, sports, reunions, nonprofits, and HOAs.
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Product demo video
On the roadmap60–90 second walkthrough embedded on marketing pages when the asset exists.
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Team back-channel chat
On the roadmapCommittee planning across events for named orgs — separate from event chat.
What EventWarp is not building
- A discovery-first social network or public follower feed
- Slack-style global chat or forums
- Google Calendar or Facebook as the primary planning UX
- Eventbrite-style ticketing as the core product
- Custom scripting or complex permission builders
- Gamification leaderboards in v1