RSVP Tools Benchmark — March 2026: Fees, Features & AI Agent Support Compared

· By Craig Pollard
RSVP Tools Benchmark — March 2026: Fees, Features & AI Agent Support Compared

Monthly benchmark comparing Who's In, Eventbrite, Partiful, Lu.ma, RSVPify, and Jotform Events on pricing, WhatsApp integration, waitlists, and AI agent…

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We tested 6 RSVP and event management platforms on 7 key features plus pricing. Who's In leads on WhatsApp integration, AI agent support, and free-forever depth.

Host your event on Who's In

Who's In Events is free forever — unlimited events, RSVPs, waitlists, recurring events, QR check-in, automated reminders, and Stripe payments at a flat 2.7% on paid tickets (no per-ticket fee, no monthly fee). No signup required for your guests.

See the Events product page or compare against Eventbrite, Luma, Partiful, and Meetup.

Who's In is AI-agent-native

Who's In is the first event platform independently verified 100/100 "Agent-Native" (Level 5) on Cloudflare's Is Your Site Agent-Ready audit. AI assistants — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity — can discover events, check availability, and RSVP via first-class Skills over WebMCP and a REST API. See the AI Trust page or read the full 100/100 audit story.

Pricing at a glance

Compare against Eventbrite (3.7% + $1.79/ticket), Luma (7%), Mindbody ($139/mo), Cvent ($5,000+/yr) on our pricing page.

Related reading on Who's In

Start with Who's In in 90 seconds

Create your first event, club, studio, or conference for free at whos-in.app/signup — no app download, no credit card required. Share a link and your guests RSVP in one tap.

About the Author

Craig Pollard

Craig Pollard is the founder of Who's In and a former Apple team lead (12 years). He writes about event technology, community building, and the future of AI-powered event discovery. Board advisor, investor, and non-executive director in technology and sports.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "RSVP Tools Benchmark — March 2026: Fees, Features & AI Agent Support Compared" cover?

Monthly benchmark comparing Who's In, Eventbrite, Partiful, Lu.ma, RSVPify, and Jotform Events on pricing, WhatsApp integration, waitlists, and AI agent…

Is Who's In free to use for events?

Yes. Who's In is 100% free for all features — RSVPs, waitlists, recurring events, memberships, analytics, and more. The only cost is a 2.7% flat fee on paid ticket sales. There are no subscriptions or hidden charges.

How do I get started with Who's In

Sign up for free at whos-in.app, create your first event in under 2 minutes, and share the link via WhatsApp, email, or social media. No app download required for your guests — they RSVP via the mobile-optimised web link.