A GroupTogether alternative for cards people can hear
GroupTogether is a familiar name in Australian offices for farewell cards and money collections. Thankeeu is the option to look at when you want workmates to send voice notes and video, not only words, and when the card should land at the right moment in the recipient’s own time zone.
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Quick answer
If you like GroupTogether but want more than written messages, Thankeeu is the alternative to try: voice notes, photos and GIFs come with every card, and the Most Popular card adds video and a Memory Movie. GroupTogether is cheaper for a basic card in Australia at $5.50 AUD, as listed on its pricing page in October 2026, and its collections are in AUD; Thankeeu charges Australian cards in US dollars.
Thankeeu vs GroupTogether
We have kept this fair. GroupTogether’s column is copied from its Australian pricing page, and where that page does not mention something we say “Not listed” rather than guess. Thankeeu prices are live.
| Feature | Thankeeu | GroupTogether |
|---|---|---|
| Price per card | Classic $4.99, Most Popular $7.99, Pack about $6.99 a card (USD) | $5.50 AUD |
| Free to start | Yes: create free, pay when you send | Card free with a money collection of at least $20 AUD |
| Messages per card | Unlimited messages and signers | Unlimited messages |
| Photos and GIFs | Yes, on every card | Yes |
| Voice notes | Yes, on every card | Not listed |
| Video messages | Most Popular and Pack cards | Not listed |
| Keepsake video or slideshow | Memory Movie with Most Popular | Not listed |
| Group gift money | Gift pot in GBP, EUR, CAD or USD; fees shown before paying | Money collection: 1.8% contributor fee, flat 2% withdrawal fee, $20 AUD minimum |
| Scheduled delivery | To the minute, in the recipient’s time zone | Not listed on pricing page |
| Bulk packs | Pack credits that never expire and can be shared | 5 cards for $25 up to 100 for $349 (AUD) |
| Plan for workplaces | Thankeeu for Teams: automated birthdays and work anniversaries, HR system import | Not listed on pricing page |
GroupTogether details as listed on their pricing page in October 2026 (https://www.grouptogether.com/pricing). Not listed means we could not find it on that page, not that it is missing. Prices change, so check their site. Thankeeu prices on this page are live.
The honest version: where GroupTogether wins
For a plain card in Australia, GroupTogether is hard to beat on price. Its pricing page lists a group card at $5.50 AUD, with packs from 5 cards for $25 up to 100 for $349. Thankeeu’s Classic card is priced in US dollars, and once your bank converts it, it usually costs a little more than that. We would rather you know before you start.
GroupTogether also handles collections in Australian dollars. Its pricing page lists a 1.8% contributor fee, a flat 2% withdrawal fee and a $20 AUD minimum, and the card is free when the collection reaches that minimum. Thankeeu cannot charge in AUD yet, so contributions from Australian workmates are taken in US dollars, with fees shown before anyone pays.
So if your farewell is mostly about collecting money and the card is a bonus, GroupTogether may suit you better. If the card itself is the gift, read on.
Where Thankeeu is the better card
GroupTogether’s pricing page lists unlimited messages, photos and GIFs, a PDF download and a large template library. It does not list voice notes, video or a keepsake film. Thankeeu puts voice notes on every card, so the workmate who would rather talk than type can record a message in thirty seconds. The Most Popular card adds video messages and the Memory Movie, a short film with music built from everyone’s messages, photos and voice notes.
Delivery is the other difference. Thankeeu schedules each card to the minute in the recipient’s own time zone, which matters in a country where Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney can all show different times, and where Queensland skips daylight saving.
- Voice notes: On every card, at no extra cost, next to written messages and photos
- Video and Memory Movie: With the Most Popular card and Pack cards
- Time zone delivery: Set the minute and it arrives in the recipient’s local time
- Credits that never expire: Pack credits stay in your account until you use them and can be shared with other accounts
- Co admins: Up to five people can run the same card on Most Popular
Farewells, birthdays and long service in Aussie workplaces
The farewell card is still the big one. End of financial year brings a wave of contracts ending and people moving on, and the card often has to reach a fly in fly out crew, a regional office and a few former workmates on the other side of the country. Our farewell cards for a workmate guide has wording if you are stuck on what to write.
Birthdays come next. Many teams buy a Pack for the year so nobody has to ask for the company card every time. See birthday cards for a workmate for ideas. Long service milestones and retirements usually bring in family and former colleagues, where private messages help: a signer can keep a note just for the recipient.
Choosing between them for your next card
A simple way to decide: think about what the recipient will remember. If it is the gift, and the card is a place for names, the cheaper card with a local currency collection makes sense. If it is the messages, and you know the team will want to say something properly, pick the card where people can speak, post video and get a short film at the end.
Some workplaces use both. They run the big money collection one way and send the card another, or they use Thankeeu for farewells and milestone birthdays where voice and video matter, and a basic card for smaller moments. There is nothing wrong with that. Thankeeu is free to try, so you can build a card, invite two or three workmates and see how it feels before paying anything.
What you get on each plan
Thankeeu is pay per card with no subscription. Creating a card and collecting messages is free; you pay when you send. The pricing block shows today’s prices with an Australian dollar estimate.
- Classic: Unlimited workmates and messages, photos, GIFs and voice notes, scheduled delivery, the gift pot, reminders and a PDF download
- Most Popular: Adds video, the Memory Movie with music, thirty fonts, replies to each message and up to five co admins
- Pack: Two or more Most Popular cards at a lower price each, held as credits that never expire
For workplaces sending a card every week
GroupTogether’s pricing page focuses on cards, packs and collections and does not list a plan for automating staff birthdays. Thankeeu for Teams imports your people from BambooHR, HiBob, Deel or a spreadsheet, creates birthday and work anniversary cards automatically and gives the company a workspace where everyone can see and sign them.
If you only send a dozen cards a year, a shared Pack is usually simpler than a plan.
Moving from GroupTogether in five minutes
- Start the card: Pick one of more than 500 designs or upload a photo, then add the workmate’s name.
- Share one link: Paste it into Teams, Slack, email or the group chat. Nobody needs an account to sign.
- Turn on the gift pot: Workmates chip in while they sign. Fees are shown before they pay.
- Pick the moment: Schedule delivery in their own time zone, or share the link at the farewell arvo.
Thankeeu prices today
Live prices with an AUD estimate; Australian cards are charged in US dollars. Start a card free and compare every option on the pricing page.
Questions people ask
What is the best GroupTogether alternative?
Thankeeu is the closest alternative if you want voice notes on every card, video and a Memory Movie, and delivery in the recipient’s own time zone. For the cheapest plain card in AUD, GroupTogether remains a strong choice.
Is Thankeeu cheaper than GroupTogether?
Not in Australia for a basic card. GroupTogether listed its card at $5.50 AUD in October 2026, and Thankeeu Classic, charged in US dollars, usually works out a little higher after conversion. Thankeeu includes voice notes on every card.
How much does GroupTogether cost in Australia?
Its pricing page listed $5.50 AUD per card and packs of 5 for $25, 10 for $45, 25 for $99, 50 for $189 and 100 for $349, in October 2026.
What fees does GroupTogether charge on collections?
Its Australian pricing page listed a 1.8% contributor fee, a flat 2% withdrawal fee and a $20 AUD minimum to collect, in October 2026. Read more on how GroupTogether collections work.
Can workmates chip in on a Thankeeu card?
Yes. They chip in by card while they sign. For Australia, contributions are taken in US dollars, fees are shown first, and the recipient claims the money to their bank or as a digital gift card.
Does GroupTogether have voice messages?
Its pricing page did not list voice or video messages when we checked. Thankeeu has voice notes on every card and video on Most Popular.
Can I schedule a Thankeeu card for a set time?
Yes, to the minute in the recipient’s own time zone, by email. You can also share the link yourself.
Do workmates need an account to sign?
No. They open the link and sign from a phone or computer.
Is there a limit on messages?
No. Thankeeu cards have unlimited signers and messages, as do GroupTogether cards according to its pricing page.
Do Thankeeu Pack credits expire?
No. Pack credits never expire and can be sent to other Thankeeu accounts.
Can I print the card?
Yes, both services offer a PDF download.
Can HR automate birthday cards?
Yes, with Thankeeu for Teams, which imports staff and sends birthday and work anniversary cards on its own.
How do I pay from Australia?
Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal. The charge is in US dollars.
Is GroupTogether free?
The card is free when you also run a money collection that reaches the $20 AUD minimum, according to its pricing page. See is GroupTogether free for the details.
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