The Small Business Guide to Event RSVP (No Budget Required)

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The Small Business Guide to Event RSVP (No Budget Required)

You run a gym, cafe, or boutique. You want to host events. You don't have an events team or a budget for Eventbrite. Here's the zero-budget playbook.

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You run a gym, cafe, or boutique. You want to host events. You don't have an events team or a budget for Eventbrite. Here's the zero-budget playbook.

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.

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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.

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Who's In Team

The Who's In team has shipped event-management software since 2026, drawing on 12+ years of product experience at Apple and across the events industry. The team focuses on free, fast, and accessible tools for community organisers, fitness studios, conference hosts, and clubs worldwide — used by tens of thousands of attendees across 60+ cities.

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What does "The Small Business Guide to Event RSVP (No Budget Required)" cover?

You run a gym, cafe, or boutique. You want to host events. You don't have an events team or a budget for Eventbrite. Here's the zero-budget playbook.

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.