The Minted alternative for print-at-home cards, today
Minted sells gorgeous, professionally printed cards and even prints each guest's name for you, then ships the box to your door. The finish is lovely. The cost is per card, plus shipping, plus a wait. Seatwright is the trade you make when you want it cheaper and now, printed at home.
Seatwright vs Minted, at a glance
| Seatwright | Minted | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19 once, per event | Per card (from around $0.70 each), plus shipping |
| How you get it | Instant print-ready PDFs, print at home | Printed and shipped to you |
| Print quality | Your home printer and cardstock | Press-printed, designer cardstock |
| Timing | Same day, no waiting | Production plus delivery time |
| What you get | Escort cards, place cards, numbers, chart | The cards you order, professionally printed |
| Best fit | Fast, cheap, print at home | Premium finish, willing to wait and pay per card |
Minted pricing and features here were checked in August 2026 and can change. Confirm the current details on Minted's own site before you decide.
How Minted works
Minted is a stationery shop. You pick a designer place card, they print your guests' names on press-quality cardstock, and they ship the finished cards to you. Cards are priced each, as low as around $0.70 apiece at quantity and often more, with shipping and a production and delivery wait. Membership can add a discount and free shipping.
Seatwright is one payment of $19 per event. You preview the whole set free, with no account, and pay only when you want the clean, print-ready PDFs.
When Seatwright fits
Seatwright is the better choice if you want it now and cheaper. One payment per event unlocks print-ready PDFs of the escort cards, place cards, table numbers, and chart, and you print them on your own cardstock the same day. The finish is your home printer, not a press, but there is no per-card cost and no waiting on a shipment.
When Minted fits
Minted is the better choice if you want press-printed, designer-quality cards and are happy to pay per card and wait for delivery. The paper, the printing, and the free name printing are a real step above a home printer, and for many weddings that finish is worth it.
Seating a specific event
Questions
Is Seatwright cheaper than ordering from Minted?
Usually yes, for the cards themselves. Minted charges per card plus shipping, which adds up across a big guest list. Seatwright is one flat payment per event for print-ready PDFs you print at home, so the cost does not climb with the guest count. Minted's trade-off is a press-printed finish Seatwright cannot match at home.
Does Seatwright print and ship the cards like Minted?
No. Seatwright gives you print-ready PDF files instantly and you print them yourself on cardstock. Minted prints on professional presses and ships the finished cards to you. If you need them in hand today and want to save money, Seatwright fits; if you want press quality and can wait, Minted is the better call.
Can Seatwright print each guest's name for me?
Yes. Paste your guest list and Seatwright places every name for you across the escort cards and place cards, the same name placement Minted is known for, except you download and print the result yourself the same day.