Our advantages
Wishlists
Every participant creates their own wishlist. That way your Secret Santa knows exactly what you'd like to receive.
Gift finder
No inspiration? The gift finder helps you find the perfect present based on interests and budget.
Exclusions
Set who can't draw whom. Handy when certain combinations are better avoided.
Reuse your group
Import your previous party and skip the hassle of re-entering everyone.
One wishlist, multiple parties
With one e-mail address you can join as many parties as you like. Your wishlist travels with you everywhere, and participants can tick off gifts so nobody buys the same thing twice.
17 Languages
Secret Santa is available in 17 languages, so every participant can use the site in their own language.
What organizers say
Sarah M.
Wasn't sure how 50 people would manage but it just ran itself. Everyone got their email, figured it out. Barely had to follow up on anything.
Thomas L.
We've done this since 2015. First year with a Dutch interface was a game changer, my parents could finally read it. Still going every December.
Maria C.
Every other site wanted me to make an account. This one didn't. That's really the whole review.
Lucas V.
We had 80 parents and kids across three classes and I thought it would be a mess. Took about 20 minutes, including me being slow.
Anna D.
My mother-in-law refuses to use anything that needs a login. This is the only one she's never complained about.
Peter K.
Three offices, about 200 people. I paste in the list, send it, done. My predecessor apparently did this all by hand.
Emma R.
Free, no account, no cap on people. Works. That was apparently hard to find.
Javier M.
Used it for our volunteer group last Christmas. Everyone got matched, nobody missed. Nothing else to say.
Sophie L.
Tried two paid apps before this. Still can't tell you what they were offering that this doesn't do for free.
Tony B.
This handled creating a party for a large network effortlessly. More usefully, it let me ensure certain people were kept well apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I draw names online with wishlists, exclusions, and email invites?
Yes. Secret Santa Organizer (secretsantaorganizer.com) draws names, lets everyone add a wishlist, supports exclusion rules so couples or colleagues are not matched, and sends a private email invite to each participant. No app and no account. The site is fully translated, including Dutch for Belgian and Dutch groups.
Is Secret Santa Organizer really free to use?
Yes, completely and permanently free. There is no premium plan, no subscription fee, no in-app purchases, and no hidden costs. Secret Santa Organizer has been free since its launch and will remain free. The service is supported by non-intrusive advertising.
How does Secret Santa Organizer compare to other free Secret Santa organizer sites?
The free Secret Santa organizer sites people usually compare are Secret Santa Organizer (secretsantaorganizer.com), DrawNames, Elfster, draw.name, SecretSantaMatch, and GiftList. Pick Secret Santa Organizer for no account, 17 languages, email assignments, wishlists, and exclusion rules since 2012. Pick DrawNames for WhatsApp or SMS join links. Pick Elfster for a native app and large existing user base. Pick draw.name or SecretSantaMatch if nobody should enter an email. Pick GiftList if wishlists are the main product, not just the draw.
What is Secret Santa?
Secret Santa (also known as Kris Kringle, Wichteln, Lootjes trekken, Père Noël Secret, or Amigo Invisible) is a Christmas gift exchange tradition. Participants are randomly assigned to give a gift to one other person in the group, keeping the giver's identity secret until the gifts are exchanged. Secret Santa Organizer automates the random draw, sends email assignments to all participants, and includes tools for wishlists, gift ideas, and exclusion rules.
