Homii vs Giftster
Giftster is a trusted free wish-list app for families. Homii Gifts matches the core workflows families expect — plus Birthday Book integration, Homii gift tools, and one app for meals, events, and gifting.
Family wish lists & gift registries
Homii brings household intelligence into gifting — connected to the birthdays and people your household already tracks.
Homii intelligence
The real difference is context
Wish-list apps store links. Homii connects gifts to people and dates — surprise-safe lists, Secret Santa, and the Birthday Book in one place.
Surprise-safe lists
List owners see claim counts, never names — the surprise survives until the party.
Givers need no account
Grandparents shop from a shared link or QR code without installing anything.
Secret Santa, drawn for you
Household draws with private reveal links — no names out of a hat.
Birthdays remembered
The Birthday Book surfaces each person’s list as their date comes up.
Feature by feature
Side-by-side capabilities — pay special attention to AI planning and household context.
| Capability | Homii | Giftster |
|---|---|---|
| Universal wish lists | Paste URL to fetch; manual, gift card, idea items | Fetch + browser extension |
| Hide purchases from recipient | Yes — owner sees counts only | Yes |
| Givers without an account | Yes — web + mobile guest link | Yes |
| Reserve vs mark purchased | Yes — givers see claimer names | Yes |
| QR share for parties | Yes | Yes |
| Family group / circle | Gift circles with invite links | Free family groups |
| Secret Santa | Household draw + private reveal links | Group draws |
| Child / co-managed lists | Co-managed child lists + co-managers | Child accounts |
| Guest gift suggestions | AI safety screening + host approval | Limited |
| AI gift suggestions (owner) | Coming soon (Family Plus AI) | Not available |
| Birthday calendar + gifts | Birthday Book + one-tap gift lists | Birthdays in group |
| Meal planning & recipes | Built in | Not available |
| Price | Free lists & Santa | Free |
Choose Homii if…
- You want wish lists connected to Birthday Book and household context
- You already use Homii for meals, shopping, or events
- You want Secret Santa draws with private reveal links in the same app
- You want Homii to surface gift-list status on upcoming birthdays
- You want one app for food coordination and gifting
Choose Giftster if…
- You only need a standalone wish list with zero meal-planning features
- Your whole family already uses Giftster year-round and loves it
- You need free multi-list family groups (Giftster circles) today
- You prefer Giftster's browser extension for one-tap Amazon adds
Quick verdict
Homii wins when you want household intelligence — AI meal planning that knows your family, Homii help while cooking, and coordination across recipes, shopping, and events. Giftster may be a better fit if you only need a narrower tool.
Pricing and plans
Giftster is free for core wish lists and family groups. Homii Gifts — wish lists, guest sharing, Secret Santa, and Birthday Book integration — is free. Family Plus AI will add intelligent gift suggestions (coming soon).
Switching from Giftster
Recreate lists in Homii by pasting product links or adding items manually. Import birthday dates into Birthday Book, then tap Start gift list on each contact. Share the new Homii link with your group.
FAQ
Is Homii a Giftster replacement?
For wish lists and family gifting, yes. Homii matches core Giftster workflows — share links, claims, surprise-safe owner view — and adds Birthday Book, the Homii assistant, and meal and event tools in one household app.
Can grandparents still shop without Homii?
Yes. Givers open a link in their browser or the Homii app, reserve items, and mark purchases — no account required, same as Giftster.
Does Homii cost money like Giftster?
Core wish lists, guest sharing, and Secret Santa are free on Homii. Giftster is also free for standard family use. Homii's Family Plus AI tier will add intelligent gift suggestions (coming soon).
Related
Homii is independent and not affiliated with Giftster. Features and pricing may change; verify details on the competitor's website.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-25