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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My grandma, who is a bit senile, was surprised to see we got her a projector because it was on her list. We had a giggle about it at first, thinking she had added it on accident, then realized that AL... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elfster is the easiest and best way to get the right gift for everyone. Their support is unmatched. Been using this service since 2018 for personal and business gift exchanges and can't imagine how h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve been using Elfster for a few years now and absolutely LOVE IT! It’s well-organized, they think of every scenario possible, offer great suggestions and make our busy lives less stressful!! Kudos... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I chose this app after my previous app didn't have as many options. It was easy to set up. But then everything disappeared! But not to worry, because Dazzle was on hand to look into two accounts I set... See more

Company details

  1. Software company
  2. Software Vendor

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Elfster is a proprietary software application providing social networking features related to "secret Santa" style gift exchanges.


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  • Boulevard Way 460, 94610, Piedmont, United States

  • elfster.com

3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

76 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elfster For Fun and Easy Secret Santa and Wish Lists

Elfster is a website with great tools to organize a Secret Santa gift exchange. I have been using it for years and the tools keep getting better. You can:
Create draw restrictions
Create child accounts that you can manage
Make a wish list with gifts from any website
Chat with a real person for help during the Holiday Season!
They also have lots of gift ideas on their Shop page

5 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elfster is the best!!!

Me, my family, and friends have been using Elfster since before Covid. Elfster makes gift exchanges easy especially when you have family members that live in a different area or can't be there in person to participate in all the fun. My boys enjoyed making their own wishlist and it made it easier for me and the Grands. I didn't have to ask them to write it down or keep asking for it because I could go to their profile and view it.

12 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Online Gift Exchange Platform!

I’ve been using Elfster for several years now, and I can confidently say that setting up a gift exchange has never been easier! The platform makes it incredibly simple to explore and add wonderful gifts to my Wishlist, and thanks to Elfster's fantastic Gift Guides, I can always find the perfect present for my giftee.

Whenever I have questions about an exchange, I reach out to Elfster’s customer service, and they consistently make the experience enjoyable with their delightful Elfy jokes while swiftly resolving my inquiries. Their team is not only quick but also efficient, making every interaction a pleasure.

To say that I love Elfster would be an understatement—it has transformed the way I manage gift exchanges! The platform has streamlined our family gatherings and ensures we don’t end up gifting the same person year after year. It's also fantastic for coordinating Facebook exchanges, allowing participants from all over the world to join in the fun!

I’m excited to continue using Elfster for every gift exchange I participate in—it's simply the best!

12 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love using Elfster!

I absolutely love using Elfster for gift exchanges! It’s so easy to set up and makes exchanging gifts smooth from start to finish. Whether it’s for a holiday or just a fun group event, Elfster makes organizing and participating in gift exchanges a breeze. The randomized pairing of participants makes my life as an organizer so much easier. The wish list feature is great and I love adding exactly what I want. It also makes shopping so much easier. Highly recommend Elfster for anyone looking to organize or participate in a fun, stress-free gift exchange!

19 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elfster has been a game changer!

Elfster has been the best way to organize our family and friend secrete gift exchanges! We have used Elfster for Galentines, book exchanges, Christmas and Halloween Boo baskets! I love how easy it is to create a shopping wish list and purchase items right from the list! Highly recommend!!!

25 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use app

Easy to use app! Makes it fun and convenient to send gift to friends and family. Whenever I had to reach out to customer service they were super helpful!

14 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Site!

I have used Elfster for years! It is an amazing website with so many gift ideas! I use it all year round for my Wishlist! My whole family loves it!

25 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elfster has it all

Elfster has it all! Not only are Gift Exchanges a breeze, I keep my wishlist up to date all year long and people can look at it to buy me what I really want. And I can look at my family’s wishlists too! It has a great app as well! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ been using Elfster for 8 years now!

5 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LOVE Elfster!

I've been using Elfster since 2017, and I absolutely love it! Every year, I organize our Neighborhood Boo Basket exchange through Elfster—it’s such a fun way to bring our community together and connect with neighbors I might not interact with regularly. Plus, I keep my wishlist updated year-round, so my husband never has to guess what to get me! Five stars all around!

12 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Elfster eliminated one of our names…

Elfster eliminated one of our names from the gift exchange without notifying me , the exchange administer. I emailed twice, called the company 4 times, was forced to leave a message each time. No one had emailed me back or returned my calls. I would not recommend this service to others. Very poor customer service. Nancy Dee, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

6 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spam

Just spams you with emails regardless of how often you turn off all notifications. Avoid this website!

5 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A bit w@nk

Way over-complicates it for bigger groups, sent the link out and everybody ended up being duplicated for whatever reason. Used Secret Santa Organiser.com instead and that was way more straightforward and idiot proof.

14 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Useful website

My family is now using elfster to manage our wish lists. We are happy with it.

The mobile interface is a bit clunky (clipping titles) but it does the job.

3 December 2023
Unprompted review

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