Draw names online, and keep the secret
Set up a Secret Santa gift exchange in a minute: share one invite link, add exclusions so couples don't draw each other, and press the button. Everyone instantly learns who they're gifting, and nothing more.
- One link invites the whole group, family, office, or friends
- Fair draw with exclusions, set pairs that won't pull each other
- Even the organizer can't see who drew whom, the secret stays safe
- Each Santa sees their person's gift hints and wishlist
How to organize a Secret Santa
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Create the draw
Name the exchange and, if you want, set a budget and the date you swap gifts. No account is needed to start.
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Invite everyone with one link
Share a single invite link in the family chat or the work channel. Each person joins, writes a gift hint and can attach their wishlist.
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Add exclusions
Mark pairs that should not draw each other, partners, siblings, anyone who already exchanges gifts. The draw respects that in both directions.
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Press “Draw names”
Everyone instantly sees one name: the person they are gifting, with that person’s hints and wishlist. Nobody sees the full picture, not even the organizer.
Celebrations as they should be
A vault of secret ideas
Listen and remember. Jot down your loved ones' fleeting wishes throughout the year, even if they're not on the app. Add notes, photos, and links, a smart calendar will remind you at the right moment to pull off the perfect surprise.
Secret Rooms
The biggest dreams come true together. Create hidden chats with friends to discuss ideas and easily chip in for a grand gift. The system completely hides the process from the birthday person, zero spoilers.
Total comfort for your guests
We deeply respect your loved ones' time. They won't need to download the app, go through registration hoops, or fill out profiles just to make you happy. You send one secure link, they open it in any browser and reserve a gift in one click.
Fun Zone
Quests with clues for treasure hunts, time capsules with sealed messages, Secret Santa draws, and your very own public page. Gifting is not just practical, it's playful.
Activities & meetups
Plan activities beyond gifts: brunches, game nights, holiday gatherings. Invite friends, track RSVPs, and keep every detail in one place, right next to your events and wishlists.
A wish is more than a link
The best gifts can't always be boxed and shipped from an online store. Dreams come in all shapes: from cozy handmade treasures to long-awaited classes, concert tickets, or wild adventures.
Experiences
"Cooking class for two"
Handmade
"A knitted scarf in forest green"
Products
"That specific coffee grinder"
Adventures
"Hot air balloon ride"
Simple, honest pricing
Most features are free. Premium is for when you need no limits.
∞ Premium forever
$99 once. No renewals, nothing to cancel.
Only what you need
Unlock one event, gift room or gift plan for $2.99, no subscription.
Free
Everything essential, free forever
- Unlimited wishlist
- Unlimited contacts
- Wishlist sharing
- 1 gift room
- 5 events
- 3 activities
- 2 reminders per event
- Unlimited invitations per event
- 3 gift plan recipients
- Unlimited quests
- Secret Santa draws
- Gift-themed games
- Time capsules
- Gift history
Premium
Most popular choice
- Everything in Free
- See reserved gifts
- Event wishlists
- Priority support
- Unlimited events
- Unlimited activities
- Unlimited notifications & reminders
- Unlimited gift plan recipients
- Unlimited gift rooms
Family
The gift hub for the whole family
- Wishlists for kids, no account needed
- Gift coordination, no duplicate presents
- All family birthdays & events in one place
- Up to 6 members including you
- Extra slots available to purchase
- Family group management
- Premium included for every member
- Priority support
All paid plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does an online Secret Santa draw work?
Create a draw, set an optional budget and exchange date, and share one invite link. Everyone joins with a free WishlyBox account, writes a gift hint, and can attach their wishlist. When the group is complete, you press “Draw names”, each participant is secretly assigned one person to gift.
Can the organizer see who drew whom?
No. Assignments are stored so that even the organizer can only see their own, everyone sees exactly one name: the person they're gifting. The full picture isn't visible to anyone.
Can I prevent two people from drawing each other?
Yes. Add exclusion pairs, for example, partners or family members who exchange gifts anyway. The draw guarantees that people in an exclusion pair never pull each other, in either direction.
Can we set a gift budget?
Yes, set a budget and currency when creating the draw, and every participant will see it. You can also set the exchange date, and everyone gets a reminder a few days before.
Is Secret Santa on WishlyBox free?
Yes, completely, Secret Santa is not limited by plan. Draws, the number of participants and the exclusion rules are the same on every plan, including Free. Premium changes other things: unlimited events, reminders and Gift Rooms, with a free 14-day trial.
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