American Greetings requires a subscription to send your mom a pre-made card. CinematicCard starts at $3.99. One time. No subscription. No account. No renewal.
An honest look at what you actually get with each platform.
| Feature | American Greetings | CinematicCard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.99/year subscription | From $3.99 — pay once, no subscription |
| Auto-renews | ✗ Yes, whether you use it or not | ✓ Never |
| Account Required | ✗ Mandatory | ✓ Never |
| Card Personalization | Custom text, but manual element positioning | Auto-layout — just type, preview, send |
| Her Name in Calligraphy | ✗ Not available | ✓ Animated handwritten message |
| Her Photos | ✗ Not available | ✓ Up to 20 photos |
| Cash Gift | ✗ Not available | ✓ Venmo, PayPal, CashApp |
| Music | Pre-set (their choice) | ✓ 14 curated tracks + upload your own |
| Animations | ✗ Not available | ✓ Particle effects, transitions, calligraphy |
| Delivery | Email only | Email + scheduled delivery on exact date |
| Made Anyone Cry | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
“My mom watched it four times and cried each time. That's when I knew this needed to exist for everyone.”— Sid, Founder of CinematicCard
Features that make CinematicCard something entirely different.
Send money directly through Venmo, PayPal, or CashApp — built right into the card. No middleman, no gift card fees, no separate transaction. The recipient taps to claim their gift during the cinematic experience.
Not a static GIF. Particle-based animations, cinematic transitions, and calligraphy that writes itself. The kind of moments that make someone gasp.
The card ends with your message writing itself in flowing calligraphy. "I love you, Mom" appears stroke by stroke. It's the moment that makes them cry — every single time.
What you actually pay, and what you actually get.
Pay once. Own it forever. No account required.
No account needed · Preview free · Only pay when you send