With just hours to go until the official start of Valentine's Day 2014, some shoppers are down to the wire deciding what to give their loved ones this holiday, including the most essential part of holiday gift giving: the greeting card. If you're not willing to shell out the pricey cost of a Valentine's Day card (and let's be honest, you don't want to fight with other last-minute shoppers over the remaining selection), many sites are offering thrifty romancers the chance to send free ecards to their loved ones this Feb. 14. Here are our top five best sites that offer a wide selection of free Ecards suitable for everyone on your list:

Someecards

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A Valentine's Day Ecard for Someecard. Screenshot: Someecard

Famous for their witty (and sometimes viral) phrases, Someecards offers great comedic options for Web users to send to their loved ones this holiday. With hundreds of Valentine's Day cards to chose from, every shopper is sure to find the perfect way to say "I love you" in their own unique way with one of Someecard's greetings this Feb. 14.

123 Greetings

Teddy Bear Ecard
One of 123Greetings.com free Valentine's Day Ecards. Screenshot: 123Greetings.com

If you're looking for a more lively ecard to send this holiday, 123Greetings.com has more than 300 Valentine's Day options, including virtual greetings that give "kisses," "hugs" and more. Platonic cards for family and friends are also available.

American Greetings

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A singing Valentine's Day Ecard from American Greetings. Screenshot: American Greetings

American Greetings may be famous for the cards they sell in stores, but for those not in the know, their site also offers free ecards when you sign up for a seven-day trial period online. The available cards include a wide variety of greetings suitable for "anyone," 35 romantically toned cards and even more than a dozen "singing" greetings.

Just Wink

Just Wink Free Ecard
One of JustWink.com's free Valentine's Day Ecards. Screenshot: JustWink.com

Not only does JustWink.com give Web users free access to their wide range of ecards, but personal messages, signatures and photos can even be added to their virtual greetings, also free of charge. (Note: You must sign up for a free account with the company before cards can be sent.)

Jib Jab

Jib Jab Cards
A look at a couple of the customizable Valentine's Day ecards from Jib Jab. Screenshot: JibJab.com

Tired of the same old, same old this Valentine's Day? Customize your loved ones romantic greeting with their own picture at JibJab.com. The site, which offers mostly free customizable ecards year-round, also has popular selection of singing ecards available this V-Day, including a rendition of Sunny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" and even a personalized male Chippendales dance. (Note: The use of some ecards does require the purchase of a Jib Jab membership.)