Free Secret Santa generator

The easiest way to run Secret Santa online

Set budgets, link wishlists, and reveal assignments by email — all in one place. Fair draw guaranteed. Free forever. Works for groups of any size, from 3 friends to the whole office.

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How it works

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Create your event
Name the event, pick the draw date, set a budget per person. Takes about 60 seconds.
2
Invite everyone
Share your unique invite link via WhatsApp, email, or copy-paste into a group chat. Participants join without downloading anything.
3
Everyone adds gift ideas
Participants add items to their wishlists — links from any retailer, with prices scraped automatically.
4
Run the draw
Click 'Draw'. Everyone receives an email with only their assignment and a link to their recipient's wishlist.

Everything you need, nothing you don't

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Fair, server-side draw

Our algorithm guarantees no one draws themselves, no duplicates, and every assignment is unique. The draw runs on our servers — not in your browser — so results are trustworthy.

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Budget per person

Set a group-wide budget or override it per participant. Budgets are shown in each person's reveal so no one overspends.

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Linked wishlists

Each participant can add a wishlist so their Secret Santa has real ideas to work from. No more gifting socks.

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Private reveal by email

Each person receives only their own assignment — nobody else's. You can re-draw if someone drops out, without leaking previous results.

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Share via WhatsApp or link

Invite participants by sharing a link. No app download required to join — works on any device.

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No spam, ever

One unsubscribe link, genuinely honoured. We don't sell your email address or sign you up for newsletters without consent.

Common questions

Is it really free?: Yes. Gift Huddle is free forever. We earn a small commission when you buy through affiliate links — never from you directly.
What if someone drops out after the draw?: You can re-draw at any time. The new draw reassigns only the affected participants so those who didn't drop out keep their original assignments.
Can I use it for office Secret Santa?: Absolutely. You can set per-participant budgets and exclusions (e.g. don't pair manager with direct report) — coming soon.
Does everyone need to sign up?: The organiser needs a free account. Participants can join via invite link and add wishlist items without creating an account, though signing up gives them full wishlist management.
How many people can join?: No limit. We've seen groups from 3 friends to 80-person company events.

Ready to draw names?

Set up in under 5 minutes. No credit card. No spreadsheet. No stress.

Start your Secret Santa — free

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