ShortList is the smart invitation platform for people and businesses who care about who shows up. Build ranked lists, send smart invitations, and let your contacts self-select — from the A-list to the opt-out.
Event
Offshore Fishing — Sat Jul 19
Spots
4 / 6
Three steps between you and a perfectly-filled event.
Add contacts by phone or email. Organize them into lists — "Friday regulars", "VIP customers", "Fishing crew". Your contacts rank up automatically based on how they respond over time.
Set your capacity, date, and location. Choose how to fill spots: ranked (best responders first), random draw, first come first served, or invite everyone at once.
ShortList texts and emails your list in the right order. Contacts say yes or no from any device — no app required. Waitlist fills automatically when someone drops out.
For individuals
No more group texts. No more awkward asks. Just the right people, every time.
Party of 20
14 confirmed in 2hrs
Fishing trip
6 spots, auto-waitlist
Dinner party
Ranked invitations
Draft night
No app required
For businesses
Remember the business card fish bowl at the restaurant? ShortList is that, but smarter. Collect customer info, build your VIP list, and invite the right people to the right events.
VIP List
Summer Wine Tasting
Invited
18 / 24
The Galloways
47 visits
James W.
31 visits
Priya M.
22 visits
Derek H.
14 visits
New contact
Joined via QR
Customers joined via table QR code · No app required
Every contact builds a score based on how they respond. Say yes often? You move up. Decline repeatedly? You self-select to the bottom — no awkward conversations needed. It's your list, ranked automatically.
Always in
Consistent yes-sayers. First to get the invite, every time.
Usually in
Reliable but not guaranteed. Still gets early access.
Rarely responds
Self-selected to the bottom. Invited when spots remain.
Built for hosts who take their events seriously.
Ranked, random draw, first-come, or open. You choose how spots fill.
Spots fill themselves when someone cancels. Zero manual work.
Confirmed attendees automatically get a group chat for the event.
Guests respond by text or email from any device.
Charge for exclusive experiences. ShortList handles ticketing. (Pro)
Publish to slist.me/explore for public discovery and join requests.
No credit card required to get started.
Free
$0
Forever free
Pro
Coming soon
Currently in test mode