More Than Scheduling — The Free Sched Alternative
Sched does scheduling. Who's In Conference does scheduling, networking, communication, ticketing, and analytics — all free. Sched pricing: $50-325/month (as of March 2026, subject to change). Why pay for just one piece of the puzzle?
Why Organizers Are Outgrowing Sched
Sched is a solid scheduling tool. But conferences need more than a schedule — they need networking, communication, and engagement.
$50-325/month subscription
Free forever — 2.7% only on paid tickets
Limited networking — scheduling only
Built-in attendee matchmaking & networking
Basic messaging — email-only
WhatsApp-native communication (98% open rate)
Attendee caps on lower tiers
Unlimited attendees on every plan
Basic analytics and reports
Real-time engagement dashboards
Scheduling-only — bolt on the rest
Full conference management in one platform
What Conference Organizers Say After Switching
"Sched gave us a schedule. Who's In gave us a complete conference experience — networking, WhatsApp updates, live Q&A. And it's free."
Priya K.
Tech Summit Organizer, Singapore
"We were paying $200/month on Sched's Plus plan for 500 attendees. Switched to Who's In and saved $2,400/year instantly."
Michael H.
Annual Industry Conference
"The attendee matchmaking feature is worth the switch alone. Sched just showed a schedule — Who's In helps people actually connect."
Carla F.
Community Conference Host, Toronto
Scheduling + Everything Else a Conference Needs
- Multi-track agenda with drag-and-drop builder
- Personal schedule builder for attendees
- WhatsApp session reminders & updates
- Attendee networking and matchmaking
- Speaker profiles and session bios
- Live Q&A and session polling
- Real-time engagement analytics
- Conference registration and ticketing
- QR code check-in at sessions
- Sponsor visibility and showcase
- Apple & Google Wallet session passes
- Mobile-first PWA — no app download
Beyond Just a Schedule
Sched gives you a schedule. Who's In Conference gives you a complete conference platform:
- Networking: Attendee matchmaking based on interests
- Communication: WhatsApp updates with 98% open rates
- Engagement: Live Q&A, polling, and session feedback
- Analytics: Real-time dashboards, not basic reports
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Sched
Why switch from Sched to Who's In Conference?▼
Sched is a scheduling tool that charges $50-325/month (as of March 2026, subject to change). Who's In Conference is a complete conference management platform — scheduling, networking, communication, analytics — all free. You get more features for zero monthly cost.
How does Who's In Conference compare to Sched for scheduling?▼
Both platforms offer multi-track agenda building, session management, and personal schedule builders. Who's In Conference adds WhatsApp-native reminders, attendee matchmaking, real-time analytics, and community features that Sched doesn't have — and it's all free.
Does Sched have better scheduling features than Who's In?▼
Sched is a dedicated scheduling tool, so it has deep scheduling customization. Who's In Conference covers 95% of the same scheduling features while also providing networking, communication, ticketing, and analytics. For most conferences, Who's In is the more complete solution.
Can attendees build personal schedules on Who's In Conference?▼
Yes. Attendees can browse sessions, add them to their personal schedule, and receive WhatsApp reminders before each session starts. They can also discover networking opportunities based on shared session interests.
Does Who's In Conference support multi-day events?▼
Absolutely. Who's In Conference handles single-day and multi-day conferences with multi-track agendas, day-by-day views, and session-level management. Set up your entire conference timeline in one place.
Is Who's In Conference free for large conferences?▼
Yes. Who's In Conference is free for events of any size — from 50 to 5,000+ attendees. We only charge 2.7% on paid registrations. Free events cost nothing. No attendee caps, no feature limits based on event size.
Do attendees need to download an app?▼
No. Who's In Conference is web-first — attendees access your conference from any browser on any device. No app store download, no account creation required. They get session reminders via WhatsApp and can add passes to Apple or Google Wallet for easy check-in.
Your Conference Deserves More Than a Schedule
Get scheduling, networking, communication, and analytics in one free platform. No monthly fees.
No subscription • No attendee caps • Full conference platform
