WantThis vs MyRegistry: universal gift lists for the UK
MyRegistry is a mature, global universal registry that lets you add gifts from any store, popular for weddings and baby showers.
MyRegistry is a capable universal registry — like WantThis, it lets you add gifts from any store, and it has features such as cash funds and charity gifts. It is registry-first and global rather than built around the UK.
WantThis is a lighter, UK-focused gift list for any occasion. The two overlap on "add from any shop", but WantThis adds UK price tracking with drop alerts, a surprise-safe gifter view, and reservations that need no account — with less registry overhead.
WantThis vs MyRegistry: side by side
| Feature | WantThis | MyRegistry |
|---|---|---|
| Add from any shop | Add items from any UK shop by pasting a link | Yes — a core feature |
| UK focus | UK-focused — UK retailers, £ prices | Global; US-oriented |
| Price tracking & drop alerts | Tracks prices across UK retailers and alerts you on drops | Not a core feature |
| Surprise-safe reservations | Surprise-safe: owners never see who reserved or bought what | Purchases are marked to avoid duplicates |
| Buying without an account | No account needed for the people buying gifts | Gift-buyers can purchase via the link |
| Two people editing one list | Invite anyone by email to co-own and edit the list with you | Yes — registries support co-registrants |
| Any occasion (not just registries) | Yes — birthdays, Christmas, weddings, everyday | Yes, though registry-oriented |
| Price | Free | Free |
Features change — check MyRegistry's current site for the latest. Last reviewed 2026.
Choose WantThis when…
- You want a quick gift list for any occasion, not a full registry.
- You want UK price tracking and drop alerts on your items.
- You want the lightest possible experience for the people buying gifts.
MyRegistry might suit you if…
- You specifically want registry features like cash funds or charity gifts.
- You need a wedding/baby registry with global shipping and store integrations.
The verdict
MyRegistry is the better pick if you need heavyweight registry features. For a fast, free, UK-focused gift list with price tracking and a surprise-safe, no-signup experience for gifters, WantThis is the simpler fit.
Try WantThis free
Create a gift list from any UK shop, share one link, and track prices — free.
Create your free listWantThis vs MyRegistry: FAQs
Is WantThis a universal gift list like MyRegistry?
Yes. You can add gifts from almost any UK shop by pasting a link — WantThis is not tied to a single retailer.
Does WantThis do wedding or baby gift lists?
Yes. Create a list for any occasion — weddings, baby showers, birthdays or Christmas — share one link, and let guests reserve gifts privately.
What does WantThis add over a standard registry?
Price tracking with drop alerts across UK retailers, a surprise-safe view so you never see who bought what, and reservations that need no account.
Can both partners manage the list?
Yes — invite the other person by email and they can add and edit items alongside you. MyRegistry supports co-registrants too, so this one is a tie; the difference is that WantThis keeps the list free-form and free, and hides reservations from both of you.