The free Elfster alternative
Santa by OpenApps is a free Elfster alternative: Free. No ads, no sign-up. Elfster's free plan: Free, with no hidden fees, subscriptions or premium upgrades.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Santa | Free. No ads, no sign-up. | None |
| Elfster | Free, with no hidden fees, subscriptions or premium upgrades. | Elfster is free: its App Store listing says there are no hidden fees, subscriptions or premium upgrades, and its age rating lists advertising (2026). |
Nothing, price-wise: it is free too, though its App Store listing mentions advertising.
Switching from Elfster
Start an exchange in Santa, share the join link in your group chat, and draw names when everyone is in. Nobody needs an account, and there are no ads.
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Elfster?
Yes. Santa by OpenApps does what Elfster does for Secret Santa draws and wish lists, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Elfster have a free plan?
Free, with no hidden fees, subscriptions or premium upgrades. That is from Elfster's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Elfster cost?
Elfster is free: its App Store listing says there are no hidden fees, subscriptions or premium upgrades, and its age rating lists advertising (2026).
How do I switch from Elfster?
Start an exchange in Santa, share the join link in your group chat, and draw names when everyone is in. Nobody needs an account, and there are no ads.
Can an AI assistant use Santa instead of Elfster?
Yes. Santa has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
Elfster is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Elfster's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.