Who's In vs Heylo
Heylo's free plan takes 5% + $0.59 of every payment your members make — and its Pro plan is $59/mo. Who's In Clubs is a flat $8.25/mo (billed annually) with 0% platform fees on member payments, unlimited members, and a 14-day free trial.
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By Craig Pollard, Founder & CEO · Reviewed July 2026
Last updated: July 2026
Who's In
$8.25/mo flat • 0% Payment Fees
- Flat $8.25/mo billed annually ($10 monthly) — 14-day free trial
- 0% platform fee on member dues and payments
- Unlimited members — no per-member pricing
- Free and paid membership tiers (up to 20)
- Recurring events with automatic waitlists
- QR check-in + Apple/Google Wallet member passes
- Members join from a link — no app download required
- Group announcements and tier-targeted messaging
- Pause, family plans & grandfathered price changes
- Engagement scoring and automated welcome sequences
Heylo
Run-Club Focused • Free Tier • Per-Payment Fees
- Genuinely free base plan for organizers
- Native iOS/Android apps with a polished feed
- Strong run-club and outdoor-group community
- Photo sharing and group chat built in
- Free plan: 5% + $0.59 fee on every member payment
- Plus $19/mo still takes 4% + $0.49 per payment
- Pro is $59/mo (2% + $0.29) — 7x Who’s In Clubs
- Members are pushed to download the app
- No QR check-in or wallet membership passes
Heylo Takes a Cut of Every Payment.
We Don't Take Anything.
Heylo's pricing scales with your members' money: the free plan takes 5% + $0.59 from every payment, and even the $59/mo Pro plan still takes 2% + $0.29. A 50-member club collecting $10/mo dues pays Heylo roughly $55 every month on the free plan — more than some paid tools.
Who's In Clubs is a flat $8.25/mo (billed annually), and member payments go straight to your own Stripe account with 0% platform fees. The bigger your club grows, the bigger the difference gets.
50 members × $10/mo dues: Heylo free plan ≈ $54.50/mo in fees • Who's In Clubs = $8.25/mo flat
Heylo's Per-Payment Pricing
- • 5% + $0.59 on every payment (free plan)
- • 4% + $0.49 on Plus ($19/mo)
- • 2% + $0.29 on Pro ($59/mo)
- • Fees scale up as your club grows
- • Members nudged into app download
- • No wallet passes or QR check-in
- • No event documents or photo albums on events
Who's In Clubs: Flat Price, Whole Club
- $8.25/mo billed annually — that’s it
- 0% platform fee on member payments
- Unlimited members and up to 20 tiers
- Members join from a shared link — no app
- QR check-in + Apple/Google Wallet passes
- Recurring events with auto-waitlists
- Tier-targeted announcements and messaging
- 14-day free trial, cancel anytime
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Who's In | Heylo |
|---|---|---|
| Organizer price | $8.25/mo billed annually ($10 monthly) | Free / $19 / $59 / $199 per month |
| Fee on member payments | 0% | 5%+$0.59 → 2%+$0.29 by tier |
| 50-member club real cost | $8.25/mo | ~$54.50/mo on the free plan |
| Free trial | 14 days | Free tier exists |
| Membership tiers | Up to 20, free + paid | Paid memberships supported |
| Member app requirement | None — joins from a link | App-first experience |
| Native mobile app | Installable PWA | Native iOS/Android |
| Group chat & feed | Announcements + messaging | Full social feed + chat |
| QR check-in | Included — offline-ready scanner | No |
| Wallet membership passes | Apple & Google Wallet | No |
| Recurring events + waitlists | Included | Events supported |
| Pause / family memberships | Included | No |
| Price-change grandfathering | Included with 14-day notice flow | No |
| Engagement scoring | Included | No |
| AI agent API (WebMCP) | Yes | No |
Who's In is Perfect For
Running Clubs
Weekly runs with auto-waitlists and member tiers
Cycling Groups
Ride schedules, dues collection, QR check-in
Hiking & Outdoor Clubs
Trailhead check-in that works offline
Sports Teams
Subs, fees, and attendance in one place
Book Clubs
Free tiers for casual members, paid for regulars
Hobby Groups
Any recurring community with dues
Want a social-feed app your members live inside? Heylo's native app is genuinely good. Want your members' dues to stay theirs and yours? Who's In Clubs charges 0% on payments.
What organisers 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
"I love this app! It's perfect for organising events from walking groups to theatre trips, parties to weekends away. The plus one feature is brilliant. It takes all the stress out of organising events."
Mrs. A.
Social groups & walking clubs · 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
Is Who's In Clubs a good Heylo alternative?▼
Yes — if your club collects money. Who's In Clubs offers membership tiers, dues collection via Stripe, recurring events with waitlists, QR check-in, and wallet passes for a flat $8.25/mo (billed annually) with 0% platform fees on member payments. Heylo's strength is its native social app; its weakness is per-payment fees that grow with your club.
How much does Heylo cost compared to Who's In Clubs?▼
Heylo's organizer plans are Free, Plus ($19/mo), Pro ($59/mo), and Business ($199/mo) — but every tier also takes a percentage of member payments: 5% + $0.59 on free, down to 2% + $0.29 on Pro. Who's In Clubs is $8.25/mo billed annually ($10 monthly) with 0% payment fees. For a 50-member club collecting $10/mo dues, that's roughly $54.50/mo in Heylo fees vs $8.25 flat. (Heylo pricing as of June 2026, subject to change.)
Do my members need to download an app?▼
No. With Who's In Clubs, members join, RSVP, and pay from a shared link in any browser — WhatsApp groups especially love this. Heylo is app-first: the best experience requires members to install the iOS/Android app.
Can I move my club from Heylo?▼
Yes. Create your club, set up your tiers, and share your join link — most clubs are live in an afternoon. Members re-join via the link (no app install), and dues run through your own Stripe account from day one. There's a 14-day free trial to test the fit.
Does Who's In Clubs work for running clubs?▼
Running clubs are one of the most common club types on Who's In: weekly recurring runs, automatic waitlists when sessions cap, QR check-in at the meeting point (works offline), and free or paid membership tiers for casual vs regular runners.
Keep Your Club’s Money in Your Club.
Who's In Clubs: flat $8.25/mo billed annually, 0% fees on member payments, 14-day free trial.
$8.25/mo billed annually • 0% payment fees • Unlimited members · All features included
