Who's In vs Humanitix
Humanitix is a ticketing platform that donates booking fees to charity — noble for paid events. Who's In is completely free for community organizers who run free events.
All features included · No credit card required
Last updated: March 20, 2026
Who's In
Zero Fees • Community-First • Free
- Completely free for free events
- Only 2.7% flat for paid events
- Waitlists, reminders, QR check-in free
- No guest accounts required
- WhatsApp-native sharing
Humanitix
Charity Ticketing • Social Impact
- Booking fees donated to charity
- Good for fundraising events
- Professional ticketing platform
- Still charges booking fees (donated, but paid by organizer/attendee)
- Overkill for casual community events
- Less WhatsApp-native
- Requires guest account for purchase
Great Cause, Still a Fee.
Who's In Has No Fee at All.
Humanitix is genuinely doing good — their booking fees fund education and social causes. If you're running a paid event and want fees to go to charity, that's admirable.
But if you run free community events — yoga classes, hiking groups, book clubs — you're paying fees (even donated fees) for features you don't need. Who's In gives you everything for free, forever.
💚 Humanitix: Fees go to charity | Who's In: No fees at all for free events
Where Humanitix Isn't the Right Fit
- • Booking fees apply even on charity-donated model
- • Designed for paid/fundraising ticketing events
- • More complex setup than community RSVPs need
- • No automatic waitlist for free events
- • No WhatsApp sharing integration
- • Guests need account for paid tickets
- • No QR check-in on free plan
- • Not mobile-first for casual organizers
Who's In: Community-First, Genuinely Free
- Free RSVPs forever — no booking fees on free events
- Automatic waitlist management at no cost
- WhatsApp sharing + morning-of push reminders
- QR check-in on the door — free, no app needed for guests
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Who's In | Humanitix |
|---|---|---|
| Free Events Cost | $0 forever | Minimal/donated fees |
| Paid Event Fees | 2.7% (flat) | Fees donated to charity |
| Automatic Waitlist | Free | Limited |
| WhatsApp Sharing | Native | No |
| QR Code Check-in | Free | Yes |
| Guest Account Required | No | For purchases |
| Recurring Events | Auto-create | Manual |
| Capacity Limits | Yes | Yes |
| Email Reminders | Automated | Yes |
| Push Notifications | Free (FCM) | No |
| Fundraising Focus | No | Yes |
| CSV Export | Free | Yes |
| Social Impact | Community-focused | Charity donations |
| LinkedIn Event Sync | Yes — full API | No |
| Wallet Passes (Apple & Google) | Free | No |
| WebMCP / AI Agent API | Yes | No |
Who's In is Perfect For
Yoga & Fitness Classes
Free events with zero platform costs
Community Hiking Groups
Simple RSVPs, no ticketing overhead
Book Clubs & Meetups
Community gatherings, not fundraisers
Running Clubs
Weekly events, automated reminders
Dinner Parties
Private RSVPs, no ticketing platform needed
Workshops & Classes
Paid at 2.7% or free — your choice
Running a fundraising event where fees going to charity matters? Humanitix is a great choice. For free community events, Who's In has no fees at all.
Choosing the Right Tool for the Right Event
"I respect what Humanitix does for charity. But my yoga classes are free events and I was still paying fees. Who's In gives me everything for nothing."
Chloe K.
Community Yoga Teacher
"For our charity run we used Humanitix. For our weekly training sessions we use Who's In. Both are great at what they do."
Simon D.
Running Club Coordinator
"The WhatsApp integration and automatic waitlist in Who's In are things Humanitix just doesn't have. For my community meetups it's perfect."
Laura P.
Meetup Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Who's In better than Humanitix for free community events?���
For free community events, yes. Who's In charges nothing for free events — no booking fees, no platform fees. Humanitix's model donates fees to charity, which is admirable for paid events, but adds cost even to free event RSVPs.
Does Humanitix charge fees?▼
Humanitix charges booking fees that are donated to charity rather than kept as profit. While the destination is good, the fees still apply. For organizers running free events like yoga classes or community meetups, Who's In is genuinely $0.
When should I use Humanitix instead of Who's In?▼
Choose Humanitix when: you're running a paid fundraising event, you want booking fees to benefit a charity, or you need professional ticketing features for large events. Choose Who's In for free community events, recurring meetups, and when you need WhatsApp-native sharing and automatic waitlists.
Does Who's In support paid events too?▼
Yes. Who's In supports Stripe-powered paid ticketing at 2.7% flat fee. There are no per-ticket surcharges or platform fees — just 2.7% to Stripe. Perfect for paid yoga classes, workshops, or community events with a small entry fee.
Can Who's In handle fundraising events?▼
Who's In is optimized for RSVP-based community events rather than fundraising. If donations or charity campaigns are central to your event, Humanitix is better suited. Who's In supports Stripe payments but not charitable giving integrations.
Does Who's In have QR check-in like Humanitix?▼
Yes, QR code check-in is free on Who's In. Generate QR codes for your event and scan them at the door using any phone's camera — no app needed for guests, no separate check-in app needed for organizers.
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 Deserve a Free Platform
No fees, no complexity — just a simple, powerful RSVP tool for your community.
No credit card • Zero fees for free events • Free waitlists & reminders · All features included
