The Conference Alternative to Eventbrite
Eventbrite is great for concerts and workshops — but it wasn't built for conferences. No multi-track agendas, no sponsor portals, no session-level check-in. Who's In Conference was.
Conference Features: Who's In vs Eventbrite
Eventbrite handles ticketing. Who's In Conference handles the full conference experience.
| Conference Feature | Who's In Conference | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-day conference agendas | ||
| Multi-track session scheduling | ||
| Speaker profile management | ||
| AI attendee matchmaking | ||
| Sponsor portal with lead analytics | ||
| QR + LinkedIn badge printing | ||
| Apple/Google Wallet passes | ||
| Personal attendee schedule builder | ||
| Session check-in tracking | ||
| Hybrid (in-person + virtual) | Partial | |
| No-download PWA for attendees | ||
| Flat monthly pricing | $40.83/mo | Per-ticket fees |
| WhatsApp session reminders |
Why Eventbrite Falls Short for Conferences
No Agenda Builder
Eventbrite has no concept of sessions, tracks, or speaker line-ups. Conference organisers end up using Google Sheets or a second tool like Sched just to manage the programme — then manually sharing it with attendees.
Per-Ticket Fees Add Up Fast
Eventbrite charges ~3.7% + $1.79 per ticket. For a 500-person conference at $200/ticket, that's over $5,000 in fees. Who's In Conference charges a flat 2.7% on paid tickets via Stripe — no Eventbrite markup on top.
No Sponsor Management
Eventbrite has no sponsor portal. You'd manage sponsor logos, lead data, and asset delivery entirely outside the platform. Who's In Conference includes full sponsor portals with self-service asset management and lead analytics.
No AI Networking
Eventbrite doesn't facilitate attendee networking or matchmaking. Who's In Conference uses AI to surface relevant connections between attendees, dramatically increasing the ROI of attending your event.
Conference Organisers Who Switched
"We used Eventbrite for 3 years and always needed a spreadsheet alongside it for the agenda. Who's In Conference replaced both — and the AI matchmaking created connections we never would have made manually."
Yemi O.
Annual Tech Conference, Lagos
"Eventbrite charged us $4,000+ in fees last year. Who's In Conference processed the same volume for $40.83/month plus 2.7%. We reinvested those savings into better speakers."
Clara H.
Industry Summit Organiser, Dublin
"Our sponsors love having their own portal. They upload their own content and see real-time lead data. We saved hours of back-and-forth email that Eventbrite never solved."
Rajan P.
SaaS Conference Director, Bangalore
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Eventbrite not ideal for multi-day conferences?▼
Eventbrite is designed for single-session ticketed events — concerts, workshops, and meetups. It has no multi-track agenda builder, no speaker profile system, no session-level check-in, and no sponsor portals. Organisers managing a two-day conference with 10+ concurrent sessions quickly hit Eventbrite's ceiling and have to manage the agenda in Google Sheets or a separate tool.
How does Who's In Conference pricing compare to Eventbrite?▼
Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket (Eventbrite fee, as of March 2026, subject to change) — plus Stripe processing on top. For a 300-person conference at $150/ticket, that's $2,500+ in Eventbrite fees alone. Who's In Conference charges a flat $40.83/month (or $149/month Pro) plus 2.7% on paid tickets via Stripe. For most conferences, Who's In is significantly cheaper and includes the full conference management stack.
Does Who's In Conference have a multi-track agenda builder?▼
Yes. Who's In Conference supports multi-day, multi-track agendas with concurrent sessions, room assignments, speaker bios, and session descriptions. Attendees can build their personal schedule, add sessions to Apple/Google Wallet, and receive WhatsApp reminders before each session. Eventbrite has no agenda builder — you'd need a separate tool like Sched.
Can sponsors manage their own portal on Who's In Conference?▼
Yes. Each sponsor gets their own portal to upload assets, view attendee engagement data, download lead lists, and update their profile without going through the organiser. Sponsor tiers (e.g. Gold, Silver, Bronze) are configurable with different visibility and data access levels. Eventbrite has no native sponsor management.
Is Who's In Conference good for academic conferences?▼
Yes. Who's In Conference is well-suited to academic conferences that need multi-session agendas, speaker profiles, and attendee networking. For conferences that also need abstract submission and review workflows, see our academic conference management page. We integrate cleanly with paper submission tools.
Can I migrate from Eventbrite to Who's In Conference easily?▼
Yes. You can export your attendee list from Eventbrite as a CSV and import it into Who's In Conference. Your event details, ticket tiers, and registration data can be recreated quickly — most organisers complete the migration in under two hours. We recommend doing this 3–4 weeks before your event to give attendees time to receive their conference access details.
Conferences Need More Than a Ticketing Tool
Multi-track agendas, AI matchmaking, sponsor portals, QR badges — built for conferences from day one. From $40.83/month.
Starter $40.83/mo · Pro $149/mo · 2.7% on paid tickets · No Eventbrite markup
