What kind of gift exchanges does it work for?

Any name-drawing exchange, most people use it for Secret Santa, but it works the same for a family Christmas exchange, an office gift swap, or any group where each person is assigned someone to buy for.

How does it assign gift exchange partners?

Add everyone's names, set any exclusions, then draw. It randomly assigns each person a match, makes sure no one gets themselves, and shows each person their match privately.

Can everyone share a wish list?

Yes. Each person adds gift ideas with links from Amazon or any store, so their gift-giver knows exactly what to buy.

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Free Gift Exchange Generator

Organize any gift exchange in minutes. Draw names, set a budget, collect wish lists, and invite your whole group by link, for Christmas, the office, or the family, in person or online. No app, no fees.

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Works on phone, tablet, and computer · Any group size

3 easy steps

How the gift exchange generator works

From a list of names to assigned matches in about two minutes.

Add everyone

Type or paste your group and invite them by link or email, no accounts needed to join.

Set the rules

Add a budget everyone can see and block any pairs who shouldn't be matched.

Draw names

Generate matches instantly. Each person privately sees who they're buying for, never themselves.

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Everything included

A full organizer, not just a draw

Run the whole exchange in one place.

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Random, fair matches

Every assignment is random within your rules, and no one, not even you, can see other matches.

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Set a budget

One clear spending limit keeps every gift fair.

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Wish lists

Everyone shares gift ideas with links from Amazon or any store.

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Exclusions

Block couples, roommates, or repeat matches.

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Invite by link

One link or email invite; joining takes a tap.

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Reminders

Friendly nudges before the big day so no one forgets.

Which gift exchange is this for?

This generator handles any exchange where each person is assigned someone to buy for, which most people call Secret Santa (or Kris Kringle). It's perfect for a family Christmas draw, an office gift swap, a friend group, or a class. Playing a bring-one-gift, pick-and-steal party game instead? That's White Elephant (also called Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa), and you can still use this tool to set the budget, collect wish lists, and invite everyone. For more formats, see our roundup of gift exchange games and gift ideas.

Any group, anywhere

Built for every kind of exchange

Same free tool, tuned for your crowd.

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Family

Exclusions keep couples apart; far-flung relatives all play. Family guide →

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Office

Set a budget, keep it fair, organizer joins too. Office guide →

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Remote

Everyone draws from their phone; ship gifts directly. Virtual guide →

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Gift exchange generator questions

Is the gift exchange generator free?+

Yes, completely free. Draw names, set a budget, collect wish lists, and invite your group without paying, and you can start without an account.

What gift exchanges does it work for?+

Any name-drawing exchange, most people use it for Secret Santa, but it works the same for a family Christmas draw, an office swap, or any group where each person is assigned someone to buy for.

How does it assign partners?+

Add everyone's names, set exclusions, then draw. It randomly assigns each person a match, never themselves, and shows each person their match privately.

Can I run the exchange online?+

Yes. Invite everyone by link or email and each person sees their match on their own device, so remote groups work perfectly.

Do I need an app?+

No. It runs in any web browser on phone, tablet, or computer, with nothing to install.

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Add your group, set a budget, and draw names in about two minutes, free and no app.

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