Who's In vs Jotform Events
Jotform is a powerful form builder — but forms aren't events. Who's In is purpose-built for RSVPs: free forever, 2-minute setup, automatic waitlists, WhatsApp sharing, and QR check-in. No form logic required.
All Events features included · No credit card required
By Craig Pollard, Founder & CEO · Reviewed July 2026
Last updated: July 2026
Who's In
Free Forever
- Purpose-built for events & RSVPs
- Free — no monthly subscription
- 2-minute setup, no form building
- WhatsApp-native sharing
- Automatic waitlist promotion
Jotform Events
$39-99/month (2026)
- 10,000+ form templates
- Conditional logic & branching
- Payment integrations (PayPal, Square)
- Not purpose-built for events
- $39-99/month for useful limits
- No WhatsApp integration
- No automatic waitlist
Form Builders Are Not Event Tools. Your Attendees Can Tell.
Jotform is an excellent form builder — one of the best. But building an event RSVP page in Jotform means dragging fields onto a canvas, configuring conditional logic, and hoping the result feels like an event invitation rather than a survey. Your attendees get a form submission confirmation, not an event page they can save to their calendar.
Who's In was built from day one for one thing: getting people to show up. Every feature — automatic waitlists, WhatsApp notifications, QR check-in, recurring schedules, wallet tickets — exists because event organizers asked for it. You don't build forms. You create an event in 2 minutes and share the link.
Jotform makes sense when you need complex data collection with branching logic — job applications, surveys, registrations with dozens of custom fields. But for "Are you coming to yoga on Saturday?" it's like using a spreadsheet to write a shopping list.
🛠️ Jotform: Build a form in 15 minutes. Who's In: Create an event in 2 minutes.
What Jotform Charges For:
- • More than 5 forms/events (free tier limit)
- • More than 100 submissions/month
- • Removing Jotform branding
- • HIPAA compliance
- • Phone support
- • Higher storage and submission limits
What Who's In Gives You Free:
- Unlimited events and RSVPs
- Automatic waitlist with WhatsApp notifications
- QR code check-in
- Recurring event schedules
- WhatsApp-native sharing (98% open rate)
- Wallet tickets (Apple & Google)
- Push notifications
- LinkedIn Event integration
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Who's In | Jotform Events |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free forever | Free (5 forms) / $39-99/mo |
| Purpose | Built for events & RSVPs | General-purpose form builder |
| Setup Time | 2 minutes | 15-30 minutes (form building) |
| Guest Account Required | No | No (form submission) |
| Guest-Facing Event Page | Yes — shareable event page | No — form submission only |
| WhatsApp Sharing | Built-in (98% open rate) | No |
| Automatic Waitlist | Yes — with WhatsApp notifications | No |
| Recurring Events | Yes — weekly, monthly, custom | No native support |
| QR Code Check-in | Yes | No |
| Wallet Tickets | Apple & Google Wallet | No |
| Calendar Sync | Google, Apple, Outlook | Manual only |
| Push Notifications | Yes (FCM) | Email only |
| Form Customization | Event-focused fields | Extensive — 100+ field types |
| Conditional Logic | Not needed (event-native) | Advanced branching |
| Template Library | Event templates | 10,000+ templates |
| Payment Collection | Stripe (2.7% fee) | PayPal, Square, Stripe |
| Attendee Management | Full dashboard & analytics | Form submissions list |
| LinkedIn Event Integration | Full API — publish, sync, track | No |
| WebMCP / AI Agent API | Yes — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini | No |
| CSV Export | Free | Yes |
| Embeddable Widget | Free | Yes (with branding on free) |
| Mobile Responsive | Yes — PWA | Yes |
| Unlimited Events | Yes (Free) | 5 on free / unlimited paid |
| Business/Brand Profiles | Free | 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 |
When to Use Each Platform
Use Who's In When...
- You need a fast, simple RSVP for any event
- Your community communicates via WhatsApp
- You run recurring events (weekly, monthly)
- You want automatic waitlist management
- You need QR check-in at the door
- You want guests to RSVP without creating accounts
- Budget matters — you want free, not $39-99/month
Use Jotform Events When...
- You need complex multi-page forms with branching logic
- You collect detailed data beyond name/email (surveys, applications)
- You need HIPAA-compliant form submissions
- You already use Jotform for other business workflows
- You need advanced payment forms with calculated fields
Who's In is Perfect For
Yoga & Fitness Classes
2-minute event setup — no form fields to configure
Running & Outdoor Clubs
Recurring events with automatic waitlist promotion
Book Clubs & Social Groups
Share a link on WhatsApp, guests RSVP instantly — no account needed
Networking & Professional Meetups
LinkedIn integration and professional event pages
Community Events & Workshops
QR check-in, wallet tickets, and real-time attendance tracking
Music & Arts Events
Beautiful event pages with Stripe payments (2.7% fee, no subscription)
What organisers say
"Setting up and sharing events is seamless. The intuitive customization options take the hassle out of organising."
Pontus Sonnerstedt
Community events · Customer 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 · Customer review
"Very handy. Very modern. Easy to use."
Alex Hilton
Customer review
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Who's In and Jotform for events?▼
Who's In is purpose-built for event RSVPs — it creates shareable event pages with automatic waitlists, WhatsApp sharing, QR check-in, and recurring schedules. Jotform is a general-purpose form builder that can collect RSVPs through form submissions, but lacks event-specific features like attendee management, wallet tickets, and real-time capacity tracking. Think of it as: Who's In is an event tool, Jotform is a form tool.
Is Who's In really free compared to Jotform's $39-99/month plans?▼
Yes. Who's In is completely free for unlimited events, unlimited RSVPs, recurring events, waitlists, QR check-in, and WhatsApp sharing. Jotform's free tier limits you to 5 forms and 100 monthly submissions. Their paid plans ($39-99/month as of 2026) unlock higher limits. Who's In only charges a 2.7% fee if you sell paid tickets via Stripe — there's no monthly subscription.
Can Jotform handle event RSVPs?▼
Jotform can collect RSVP responses through forms, but it wasn't designed for event management. You won't get automatic waitlist promotion when someone cancels, WhatsApp notifications, QR check-in, calendar sync, wallet tickets, or a guest-facing event page. You'll get a form submission confirmation — not an event experience.
How long does it take to set up an event on Who's In vs Jotform?▼
Who's In takes about 2 minutes: enter your event details, set capacity, and share the link. Jotform requires 15-30 minutes: choose a template, drag and drop fields, configure conditional logic, set up email notifications, style the form, and test it. For a simple 'are you coming?' RSVP, Who's In is dramatically faster.
Does Jotform have WhatsApp integration for events?▼
No. Jotform doesn't offer native WhatsApp sharing or notifications. Who's In has built-in WhatsApp sharing — your event link opens with a pre-formatted message, and waitlisted guests get automatic WhatsApp notifications when spots open up. With WhatsApp's 98% open rate, this makes a significant difference in attendance.
Can I run recurring events on Jotform?▼
Jotform doesn't have native recurring event support. You'd need to create a new form for each occurrence or use workarounds. Who's In supports recurring events natively — set a weekly yoga class or monthly book club once, and it automatically creates future occurrences with independent RSVP lists.
When should I use Jotform instead of Who's In▼
Use Jotform when you need complex data collection beyond event RSVPs: multi-page forms with conditional branching, calculated fields, HIPAA-compliant submissions, or integration with 100+ third-party tools. If your primary need is 'who's coming to my event?' — Who's In is faster, simpler, and free.
Does Who's In support payments like Jotform does?▼
Yes. Who's In integrates with Stripe for paid ticket sales at a flat 2.7% fee — no monthly subscription. Jotform integrates with PayPal, Square, and Stripe, but on paid plans only ($39-99/month). For occasional paid events, Who's In is significantly cheaper since you only pay when you actually sell tickets.
Can guests RSVP on Who's In without creating an account?▼
Yes — guests RSVP with just their name and email. No account creation, no login, no password. This is similar to Jotform form submissions, but Who's In also gives guests a proper event page they can save to their calendar, add to their phone wallet, and revisit for updates.
Does Who's In have an AI agent API like Jotform's AI features?▼
Who's In offers a full WebMCP and AI Agent API that works with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini — allowing AI assistants to create events, manage RSVPs, and check attendance on your behalf. Jotform has AI-powered form generation, but no event-specific AI agent integration.
Start free, scale when you're ready
Unlimited events and RSVPs, automatic waitlists, reminders, QR check-in, calendar sync, WhatsApp sharing
No monthly fee. Ticket money, minus the 2.7%, is transferred to your own Stripe account at the moment of sale.
Paid Starter and Growth plans, each with a 14-day free trial. Starter is $10/mo for Clubs (up to 99 members), $19/mo for Studio, $49/mo for Conference. 0% Who's In fee on member payments.
Every feature works the moment you turn it on. No configuration required.
Events is free, with no credit card needed. Clubs, Studio and Conference start with a 14-day free trial.
Stop Building Forms. Start Creating Events.
Who's In is free forever — unlimited events, automatic waitlists, WhatsApp sharing, and QR check-in. Set up your first event in 2 minutes.
No credit card required • No form building • Free forever · All Events features included