Who's In vs Evite
Evite has been the default for party invitations for 25 years — but per-event pricing, unreliable email delivery, and a cluttered mobile experience have left thousands of organisers searching for a better option.
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Last updated: March 20, 2026
Who's In
Free Forever · No Ads
- Completely free — no per-event fees
- WhatsApp-first sharing (no email delivery issues)
- No ads shown to your guests
- Automatic waitlist management
- Recurring events free
Evite
$17–$100 per event
- 25+ years brand recognition
- Animated invitation templates
- Up to 2,500 guests (Pro)
- $17.99–$99.99 per event (or $249.99/yr)
- Ads shown to guests on free tier
- Email delivery reliability issues
- Poor mobile RSVP experience
Pay-Per-Event vs Free Forever
Evite charges per event: $17.99 for up to 12 guests, $36.99 for 30, $68.99 for 75, $99.99 for 750 guests. The Pro plan is $249.99/year. On the free tier, your guests see ads. There's no way around it.
Who's In is free. Full stop. Unlimited events, unlimited guests, no ads. The only time you pay is if you want to charge your own guests for tickets — and even then it's just a 2.7% flat fee, lower than every competitor.
💸 Organisers running 4+ events a year save $70–$400 by switching from Evite to Who's In
What Evite users are saying
- • "Invitations not reaching guests" — email deliverability complaints across G2 and Capterra
- • "Ads on the free version ruin the experience for my guests"
- • "The mobile app is clunky — guests can't RSVP directly from the email"
- • "Confusing pricing — I didn't realise I'd be charged per event"
- • "No waitlist — once it's full, that's it"
Who's In: What event organisers actually need
- Share via WhatsApp — arrives instantly, no spam filter
- RSVP with just a name — no guest accounts, no verification email
- Automatic waitlist when capacity is reached
- Set up once for recurring events — weekly yoga, book clubs, runs
- No ads. Ever. Not even on the free tier.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Who's In | Evite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free forever | $17.99–$99.99/event or $249.99/yr |
| Transaction Fees (Paid Events) | 2.7% flat | No ticketing feature |
| Ads Shown to Guests | Never | Yes (free tier) |
| Invitation Delivery | WhatsApp + SMS + link | Email (delivery unreliable) |
| Guest Account Required | No — name only | No |
| Automatic Waitlist | Free | No |
| Recurring Events | Free | No |
| Mobile RSVP Experience | Optimised (one tap) | Must click back to website |
| Animated Templates | Clean, minimal | Yes (premium) |
| QR Code Check-in | Free | No |
| Capacity Management | Free | Basic |
| Apple/Google Wallet Passes | Free | No |
| WhatsApp Integration | Native (reminders + check-in) | None |
| Paid Ticketing | Yes (2.7%) | No |
| Recurring Events | Free | Not available |
| LinkedIn Event Integration | Full (publish, sync, badges) | No |
| WebMCP / AI Agent API | Yes | No |
| Max Guests (Free) | Unlimited | 750 (with ads) |
| Setup Time | 2 minutes | 5–10 minutes |
Which Tool Should You Choose?
Use Who's In When...
- Organising free community events
- Need automatic waitlist management
- Share events primarily via WhatsApp
- Run recurring weekly or monthly events
- Want to charge for tickets without platform fees
- Need zero friction for guests — no accounts, no ads
Use Evite When...
- Want animated invitation templates
- Your guests exclusively use email
- Sending one-off party invitations (birthday, shower)
- Budget for per-event fees or annual Pro subscription
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Who's In actually free vs Evite?▼
Yes. Who's In has no per-event fees, no monthly fees, and no ads — ever. Evite's free tier shows ads to your guests. Evite's paid plans cost $17.99–$99.99 per event, or $249.99/year for Pro. For free events, Who's In is completely free with unlimited guests.
How does Who's In handle event invitations differently from Evite?▼
Evite sends invitations primarily by email, which can land in spam. Who's In is built around WhatsApp and direct link sharing — guests get a message via WhatsApp (which they already check), click to RSVP, and that's it. No email, no spam filter, no guest account required.
Does Who's In have animated invitation templates like Evite?▼
Who's In focuses on clean, fast-loading event pages rather than animated templates. If you need animated digital invitations for a birthday or wedding, Evite's premium templates are strong. For community events, sports clubs, yoga classes, and recurring groups, Who's In's simplicity wins.
Does Who's In have a waitlist like Evite?▼
Who's In has automatic waitlist management free. When your event reaches capacity, guests are automatically added to a waitlist and promoted when spaces open. Evite does not have a waitlist feature.
Can I charge for tickets on Who's In vs Evite?▼
Who's In supports paid ticketing via Stripe with a 2.7% flat fee. Evite does not support paid ticketing at all — it's purely an invitation tool. If you need both invitations and paid tickets, Who's In covers both.
Start free, scale when you're ready
RSVP link, automatic waitlists, reminders, QR check-in, calendar sync
WhatsApp sharing, CSV export, capacity limits, guest notes, cover images
Stripe payments, recurring events, memberships, surveys, analytics
Every feature works the moment you turn it on. No configuration required.
Every new account gets all features unlocked forever — no credit card needed, no trials, no upgrades.
Free Events Shouldn't Cost You Money
Join thousands of community organisers who've switched from Evite to Who's In.
No credit card · No ads · Free forever · All features included
