Draw names, share wishlists, skip the duplicate scarf.
mellowish runs your Secret Santa or gift list from one link. Everyone knows who they're buying for, and nobody buys the same thing twice.
Free for groups of up to 25. No app and no password, just a link in your email.
What are you celebrating?
Pick an occasion and we'll set things up the right way. Change anything you like after.
- Christmas Secret SantaEveryone draws one name in secret and buys one great gift.Name draw
- Office gift swapCoworkers draw names with a set budget, so it stays fair and easy.Name draw
- Holiday exchangeA name draw for any holiday: Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid, New Year and more.Name draw
- BirthdayShare a wishlist. Friends claim gifts so nobody buys the same thing.Wishlist
- WeddingA simple registry for the couple. Guests claim what they'll give.Wishlist
- Baby showerList what the baby needs. Guests claim items, no duplicate onesies.Wishlist
- HousewarmingShare what the new place needs. Guests pick something off the list.Wishlist
- GraduationCelebrate the grad with a wishlist that friends and family can claim from.Wishlist
Draw names, or share a wishlist
Every event works one of two ways. You choose when you create it.
Name draw
Secret Santa, office swaps, holiday exchanges
- Everyone buys for exactly one person, so nobody has to buy for the whole group.
- The draw is random and secret. You only ever see your own match.
- Set a budget so gifts feel fair.
Wishlist
Birthdays, weddings, baby showers, housewarmings
- The guest of honor lists what they'd love, with links and prices.
- Guests claim a gift so nobody doubles up.
- The recipient never sees who claimed what.
Three steps, then you're done
The organizer does a minute of setup. Everyone else just clicks a link.
- Christmas Secret Santa$50
Create your event
Pick the occasion, set a budget and a date. It takes about a minute.
- mellowish.app/invites/…Copy link
Invite your people
Send invites by email or share a link. Guests join with their email address, no password to remember.
- 6 peopleNames drawn
Draw names and shop
Run the draw in one tap. Everyone privately sees who they're buying for, plus that person's wishlist.
The awkward parts, handled
No spreadsheets and no group-chat chaos. Just the parts that make gift-giving fun.
A fair, secret draw
Names are drawn at random and nobody gets themselves. Each person sees only their own match.
Couples skip each other
Group people into households so partners never draw each other, or add your own exclusions.
Wishlists with claiming
Add gift ideas with links and prices. Guests claim an item so nobody buys the same thing twice.
Surprises stay surprises
You never see who claimed what on your own wishlist, so the gift is still a surprise.
Messages, even anonymous ones
Post updates to the group, or quietly ask your match about sizes without giving yourself away.
Nothing to install
Works in any browser on phones, tablets and computers. Just open the link.
Free for most groups
Everything you need for a family or friend group is free. Bigger groups can upgrade.
Free
$0forever
- Up to 25 people per event
- Unlimited events
- Name draws with household rules
- Wishlists with claiming
- Group and anonymous messages
Premium
Coming soonfor big groups
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited people per event
- Gift and shipment tracker
Launching soon
Questions people ask
Is it really free?
Yes. Name draws, wishlists, invites and messages are free for events with up to 25 people. Premium adds unlimited participants and a gift tracker.
Do my guests need to sign up?
They just enter their email and tap the sign-in link we send them, or continue with Google. There's no password and nothing to download.
Who can see who drew whom?
Only you can see your own match. Even the organizer doesn't get a list of everyone's pairings.
What's the difference between a name draw and a wishlist?
A name draw (Secret Santa) gives everyone one person to buy for. A wishlist event is for one person or couple, like a birthday or wedding: guests pick gifts from their list instead of drawing names.
Can couples or families avoid drawing each other?
Yes. Put them in the same household and the draw will keep them apart. You can also add one-off exclusions between any two people.
Someone joined late. Do we have to start over?
No. The organizer can invite them and re-run the draw. Everyone sees their new match right away.
Make a wish, keep it mellow.
Your next gift exchange can be set up before your coffee gets cold.
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