How Genielist works.

Start with a list or a private idea, add the things you like, then share when you are ready so friends and family can choose gifts with confidence.

Create your first list View features

From first idea to shared list.

A simple flow for keeping gift planning organised, private, and easy to act on.

Create a list

Start a list for birthdays, Christmas or any occasion, or keep ideas private until you're ready to share.

Add products or ideas

Paste a product link, upload an image, or add details manually. Genielist keeps the important details together.

Organise your ideas

Use Ideas to collect things privately, group them into collections, and move them onto a list when they're ready.

Share privately

Invite friends and family to view a list using private sharing, so only the right people can see it.

Let people reserve or buy

Viewers can reserve an item or mark it as bought, helping everyone avoid duplicate gifts.

Keep the surprise

The list owner can see that an item has been taken, but not who took it.

If you are making a list for yourself

Create a list for an occasion.
Add items from different shops.
Share it with people you trust.
Let people coordinate without revealing the surprise.

If you've been invited to someone's list

Open the private invite.
Browse the list.
Reserve or mark an item as bought.
Avoid buying the same thing as someone else.

Not ready to share? Use Ideas first.

Ideas are private. Save products and gift thoughts while you browse, then move the best ones onto a list later.

Start saving ideas

Save rough gift thoughts

Collect products privately

Group ideas into collections

Move the best ideas to lists

Questions people ask first.

Everything you need to know about saving ideas, creating lists, sharing with others and finding better gifts with Genielist.

What is Genielist?

Genielist is a free gift management tool for saving products, organising ideas, creating useful lists and sharing them with the right people. You can use it to keep track of things you want, things someone else might like, or lists you want to share later.

Is Genielist free to use?

Yes. Genielist is free to use and there are no paid features to unlock.

Do I need an account to get started?

You can start by creating a list or saving an idea before making an account. To keep everything saved properly and come back to it later, you’ll need to create a free account or log in.

What is the Ideas section for?

Ideas is your private space for saving products you like, things you want, and anything you might buy for someone else later. You can organise saved items into collections and add them to a gift list whenever the time is right.

How are Ideas different from Lists?

Ideas is your private space for keeping and organising products you want, things you like, and anything you might buy for someone else later. Lists are collections of products, usually created for an occasion like a birthday, Christmas or wedding, that you can keep private or share with the people you choose.

Can I create a list for someone else?

Yes. You can create lists for yourself or for someone else. For example, a parent can create a birthday or Christmas list for a child and share it with family, or someone can organise a group gift list for a friend, partner or relative.

What is the difference between an open list and a surprise list?

An open list lets you, as the list owner, see which items have been reserved or bought. This is useful if you’ve created a list for someone else, such as a child, partner or family member. A surprise list keeps reserved and bought statuses hidden from you, so you can share your own list without knowing what people have chosen.

Can people reserve gifts?

Yes. People can reserve gifts so others know what has already been taken. Depending on the list type, reservation activity can either be visible for coordination or hidden to protect the surprise.

How do I share a list?

You can share a list with saved contacts or invite someone by email. Recipients stay pending until they accept, then become viewers of the list. You can see who has access and restrict access at any time.

Can someone view a list without changing it?

Yes. Shared list recipients become viewers. They can view the list and interact with gift reservations where allowed, but they do not own the list.

How does AI-powered gift discovery work?

AI-powered gift discovery uses the existing items in a list or Ideas collection as context, then suggests ideas that match the person’s interests, style or the themes already showing in those saved products. From there, you can refine the ideas and find real products when you’re ready.

When should I use AI-powered gift discovery?

Use it when you need a bit of extra inspiration — whether you’re building your own list, looking for something that fits your budget, or trying to find a more personal gift than the items already shared. It also helps when you arrive late to a list and the best options have already been reserved or bought.

Create your first Genielist today.

Start with one list, add a few ideas, and make the next occasion easier for everyone.