Who's In vs Facebook Events
Not everyone is on Facebook. Who's In lets your whole community RSVP — even the ones who deleted their accounts — with zero social media friction.
All features included · No credit card required
By Craig Pollard, Founder & CEO · Reviewed July 2026
Last updated: July 2026
Who's In
Open • Private • Community-First
- Guests RSVP without any account
- Works for everyone — Facebook or not
- WhatsApp-native sharing
- Full waitlist & reminders
- No Meta data collection on your guests
Facebook Events
Familiar • Free • Facebook-Tied
- Free to use
- Familiar to many users
- Built-in social sharing on Facebook
- Requires Facebook account to RSVP
- Privacy concerns about Meta data
- Misses guests who left Facebook
Facebook Events Locks Out
Half Your Community.
Roughly 37% of adults no longer have or actively use Facebook. When you use Facebook Events, those people can't RSVP — even if they want to come.
Who's In works for everyone: one link, RSVP with just a name. No Facebook account, no Meta tracking, no algorithm deciding who sees your event.
🔒 Who's In: Zero Meta data collection on your guests
Facebook Events Limitations
- • RSVP requires Facebook account
- • Guest data belongs to Meta
- • Algorithm limits event visibility
- • No waitlist management
- • No WhatsApp integration
- • No automated reminders outside Facebook
- • No QR code check-in
- • No capacity limits enforcement
Who's In: Open to Everyone
- Share one link — anyone can RSVP with just their name
- Automatic waitlist when at capacity
- WhatsApp reminders & morning-of reconfirmations
- QR check-in on the day — no app download needed for guests
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Who's In | Facebook Events |
|---|---|---|
| RSVP Without Account | Yes | No (Facebook required) |
| Free to Use | Yes | Yes |
| WhatsApp Sharing | Native | Manual copy |
| Automatic Waitlist | Free | No |
| Capacity Enforcement | Yes | No |
| QR Code Check-in | Free | No |
| Email Reminders | Automated | Facebook notifications only |
| Privacy (Guest Data) | You own it | Meta owns it |
| Recurring Events | Free | Manual each time |
| Paid Ticketing | Yes (2.7%) | No |
| Guest Export (CSV) | Free | No |
| Social Feed Discovery | Basic | Yes (Facebook) |
| LinkedIn Event Sync | Yes — full API | No |
| Push Notifications (FCM) | Free | Facebook only |
| Wallet Passes (Apple & Google) | Free | No |
| WebMCP / AI Agent API | Yes | No |
| Event Photo Album | Up to 10 images with lightbox, free | Limited or paid plan |
| Downloadable Documents (PDF/Office/iWork) | Up to 3 files per event, free | No |
| Organiser Socials (8 platforms) | X, FB, IG, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Reddit auto-synced | Limited |
Who's In is Perfect For
Yoga & Fitness Classes
Not everyone is on Facebook
Hiking & Outdoors Groups
Reach members across platforms
Book Clubs
Simple, private RSVPs
Dinner Parties
Know exactly who's coming
Running Clubs
Cross-platform community management
Private Events
No Facebook required for guests
Still want Facebook visibility? Share your Who's In link to your Facebook page — the best of both worlds.
What Organizers Say on Trustpilot
"Using for events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this has been a lifesaver. The auto-waitlist feature is brilliant."
Ahmed
Events in the UAE · Trustpilot review
"Very efficient and user friendly. Makes it easy to organize events without forcing people to download an app."
Sofie S Stockholm
Events in Sweden · Trustpilot review
"Setting up and sharing events is seamless. The intuitive customization options take the hassle out of organising."
Pontus Sonnerstedt
Community events · Trustpilot review
Frequently Asked Questions
Do guests need a Facebook account to use Who's In▼
No. Guests RSVP with just their name and optionally their email — no accounts, no social media profiles required. This means you reach 100% of your community, not just the ones on Facebook.
Can I still share my Who's In event on Facebook?▼
Absolutely. You can post your Who's In event link to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, email — anywhere. Who's In gives you a clean, shareable URL for every event. You get the discovery of Facebook without locking guests into RSVP-ing through it.
Is my guest data private with Who's In▼
Yes. Your guest RSVP data belongs to you. Who's In does not sell it, share it with Meta or third parties, or use it for advertising. You can export your attendee list via CSV (Pro feature).
Does Who's In work like Facebook Events for recurring weekly meetups?▼
Better, actually. Who's In has built-in recurring event support — set up once and future events auto-create. Facebook Events requires you to manually create each occurrence, and each one competes for algorithm visibility.
Can I manage capacity limits with Who's In▼
Yes. Set a max attendee count and Who's In automatically enforces it — putting additional RSVPs on an automated waitlist and promoting them when spots open. Facebook Events has no capacity enforcement.
What about guests who don't have email?▼
Who's In only requires a name to RSVP. Email is optional and used for reminders. Guests who prefer WhatsApp-only still get notified when you share the RSVP link to your group chat.
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.
Events for Everyone — Not Just Facebook Users
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