Why Running Clubs Are Ditching Eventbrite for WhatsApp RSVPs in 2026
Running clubs are switching from Eventbrite to WhatsApp-native RSVP tools. No fees on free events, one-tap RSVPs, and instant headcounts for every session.
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Running clubs are switching from Eventbrite to WhatsApp-native RSVP tools. No fees on free events, one-tap RSVPs, and instant headcounts for every session.
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.
Pricing at a glance
- Events: free forever. 2.7% flat on paid tickets (no per-ticket fee, no monthly fee).
- Clubs: $8.25/mo for organisers (no per-member platform fees).
- Studio: from $15.83/mo billed annually ($19/mo monthly).
- Conference: from $40.83/mo billed annually ($49/mo monthly).
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
- 50 RSVP Message Templates for Every Type of Event — Copy-paste RSVP messages for sports, social, professional, community, and celebration events.
- 15 WhatsApp Event Invitation Templates That Get RSVPs — Copy-paste WhatsApp event invitation templates for parties, fitness classes, book clubs, professional events, and reminders.
- The Psychology of RSVPs: Why People Don't Reply (And How to Fix It) — Understanding RSVP avoidance psychology and the 3-message sequence that gets 70%+ response rates.
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.