The Free Partiful Alternative With WhatsApp, Waitlists & QR Check-In
Partiful is beautiful — but it charges $7.99/month for Pro features and skips essentials like WhatsApp reminders, automatic waitlists, and QR check-in entirely. Who's In gives you all of it, free forever.
Why Organisers Are Switching From Partiful
Partiful's invite design is polished — but when it comes to actually managing your event, guests, and follow-through, it leaves organisers without the tools they need most.
Partiful Pro costs $7.99/month to unlock key features
Free forever — every feature included, no subscription
No WhatsApp integration — texts and app notifications only
WhatsApp-native sharing and automatic reminders built-in
No waitlist management — manual cancellation handling
Automatic waitlist with instant promotion notifications
No QR code check-in at the door
QR check-in scanner — works on any smartphone, free
No recurring events — each party set up from scratch
Recurring events built-in — one setup, runs indefinitely
No paid ticketing — can't charge guests through the platform
Stripe paid ticketing at 2.7% — no extra platform fees
WhatsApp Reminders — The Feature Partiful Doesn't Have
Email invites get ignored. WhatsApp messages get read. Who's In writes a ready-to-send WhatsApp message for your event, and signed-in guests who add a phone number and keep WhatsApp notifications on get their morning-of reminder and waitlist updates on WhatsApp — where your guests actually are. Partiful has no WhatsApp option at all.
- Share your event link directly in WhatsApp groups
- Up to three reminders: a week before (when the event is that far out), the evening before and the morning of
- Morning-of reminder on WhatsApp for signed-in guests who keep WhatsApp notifications on
- WhatsApp confirmation when a guest joins the waitlist
- Waitlist promotion alerts via WhatsApp
Everything Included — Free
- Unlimited RSVPs, unlimited events
- WhatsApp sharing and reminders
- Automatic waitlist with promotion alerts
- QR code check-in at the door
- Recurring events (weekly, monthly, custom)
- Drop-out link in the week-before and evening-before reminders
- Paid ticketing via Stripe (2.7% + Stripe processing)
- Embeddable RSVP widget for your website
- Custom event branding
- LinkedIn integration
- WebMCP / AI Agent API access
- Event photo albums, downloadable documents, and 8-platform organiser socials
What Organisers Say from Partiful
"Using for events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this has been a lifesaver. The auto-waitlist feature is brilliant."
Ahmed
Events in the UAE · Customer review
"Very efficient and user friendly. Makes it easy to organize events without forcing people to download an app."
Sofie S Stockholm
Events in Sweden · Customer review
"Setting up and sharing events is seamless. The intuitive customization options take the hassle out of organising."
Pontus Sonnerstedt
Community events · Customer review
Frequently Asked Questions
Why switch from Partiful to Who's In▼
Partiful is great for personal social events with beautiful invite designs — but it locks useful features behind Partiful Pro ($7.99/month) and lacks essentials like WhatsApp reminders, automatic waitlists, QR check-in, and recurring events. Who's In gives you all of these free forever, with no subscription required.
Is Who's In really free? What's the catch?▼
Who's In Events is free forever with no feature gating. You get unlimited RSVPs, WhatsApp-native sharing, automatic waitlists with promotion notifications, QR code check-in, recurring events, and morning-of reminders — all included at no cost. The only Who's In fee is 2.7% on paid ticket sales (plus Stripe processing) if you choose to charge for your event. Free events cost nothing.
Does Who's In support the social/party events Partiful is known for?▼
Absolutely. Who's In works for birthday parties, house parties, brunches, fitness sessions, book clubs, hiking groups, yoga classes, and any recurring community gathering. Unlike Partiful, Who's In also supports recurring events (weekly yoga, monthly book club) with a single setup, and sends WhatsApp reminders so guests actually show up.
Does Who's In have a waitlist feature like Partiful doesn't?▼
Yes — and it's automatic. When your event reaches capacity, new RSVPs are added to a waitlist. If a spot opens, the next person on the waitlist is moved in automatically and told by email, and on WhatsApp if they're signed in with WhatsApp notifications on. Partiful has no automatic waitlist management; you have to handle cancellations and promotions manually.
Can I do QR code check-in with Who's In▼
Yes. Every attendee receives a unique QR code in their confirmation. At the door, use any smartphone to scan and check guests in instantly — no printed lists, no manual tick-marks. Partiful does not offer QR code check-in. This feature is included free for all Who's In events.
Does Who's In support paid ticketing for parties and events?▼
Yes. Who's In integrates with Stripe so you can charge for tickets — a fee for a workshop, a contribution for a house party, or full paid entry for a fitness class. The fee is 2.7% per ticket sold; there are no monthly charges and no additional platform fees. Partiful does not support paid ticketing at any plan level.
Stop Paying for Pro — Get Every Feature Free With Who's In
WhatsApp reminders, automatic waitlists, QR check-in, recurring events, and paid ticketing — all free forever. No subscription, no feature gating.
Free forever · 2.7% on paid tickets only · No credit card required