Who's In vs Splash
Who's In scales from a free RSVP link to Stripe payments and organiser analytics — without Splash's enterprise complexity or pricing.
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Last updated: March 20, 2026
Who's In
Free • Automated • Powerful
- Free forever (Splash: $10K+/yr as of 2026)
- 2-minute setup, no onboarding
- WhatsApp-native sharing + web push reminders
- No guest accounts required
- Real-time QR check-in scanner (multi-admin)
- Apple & Google Wallet passes — free
- LinkedIn verified organizer badges
- AI venue enrichment & suggestions
- Advanced analytics dashboards (Studio/Conference)
- Recurring auto-schedule for classes & series
- Auto-waitlists with instant promotion
Splash
Enterprise • $10K+/yr (2026)
- Branded event microsites
- Full email marketing suite
- Enterprise pricing ($10,000+/yr as of 2026)
- Requires training and onboarding
- Feature-rich for enterprise needs
Splash Serves Enterprise Marketing.
Who's In is Built for Communities.
Splash was built for corporate marketing teams running branded conferences, product launches, and enterprise events. If that's your world, it's a powerful platform.
But if you're organizing yoga classes, hiking groups, or community meetups, you don't need branded microsites and enterprise analytics. You need automated RSVP management, Stripe payments, auto-waitlists, WhatsApp/push reminders, real-time QR check-in, Apple & Google Wallet passes, LinkedIn verified badges, AI venue enrichment, and recurring auto-schedule — all of which Who's In provides free or at a fraction of Splash's cost.
💰 Potential savings: Who's In is free vs Splash's enterprise pricing (as of 2026)
What You're Paying For on Splash
- • Branded event microsites
- • Full email campaign builder
- • Enterprise analytics dashboards
- • Brand management toolkit
- • API access & custom integrations
- • Dedicated account manager
What You Actually Need
- Create event → Share link → Track RSVPs
- Auto-waitlist with instant promotion when spots open
- Share to WhatsApp (where your people are)
- Real-time QR check-in scanner — multi-admin supported
- Apple & Google Wallet passes generated automatically
- Recurring auto-schedule for classes and series
- AI venue enrichment & suggestions (beta)
- Web push + WhatsApp/email reminders at no extra cost
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Who's In | Splash |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free forever | Enterprise ($10K+/yr, 2026) |
| Setup Time | 2 minutes | Days/weeks |
| Target Audience | Community groups | Corporate marketing |
| Guest Account Required | No | Email registration |
| WhatsApp Sharing | Native | No |
| QR Code Check-in | Real-time, multi-admin | Yes (enterprise) |
| Automatic Waitlist | Free (auto-promote) | Custom |
| Recurring Auto-Schedule | Free | No |
| Event Microsites | Simple event page | Branded microsites |
| Email Campaigns | Basic reminders | Full email marketing |
| Analytics | Advanced dashboards (Studio/Conference) | Enterprise dashboards |
| Brand Management | Free | Full brand toolkit |
| Calendar Sync | Yes | Yes |
| CSV Export | Free | Yes |
| Mobile App | PWA | Limited |
| API Access | No | Yes |
| LinkedIn Event Integration | Full API — publish, sync, track, verified badges | No |
| Wallet Tickets (Apple/Google) | Free | No |
| Web Push Notifications | Free (FCM + enhanced WhatsApp/email) | No |
| AI Venue Enrichment (beta) | Free (beta, Mar 2026) | No |
| LinkedIn Verified Badges | Free | No |
| WebMCP API | Yes — AI-agent ready (Mar 2026) | No |
| Support | Email + tickets | Dedicated account manager |
When to Use Each Platform
Use Who's In When...
- You organize community groups and local events
- You have no budget for event software
- You need automated RSVPs, auto-waitlists, and payments without enterprise overhead
- Your community lives on WhatsApp
- You run recurring classes (yoga, fitness, book clubs) with auto-schedule
- You want Apple & Google Wallet passes and QR check-in for free
- You want LinkedIn verified organizer badges and AI venue enrichment
- You don't need email marketing or branded microsites
Use Splash When...
- You run corporate conferences and product launches
- You need full brand management across events
- Enterprise analytics and reporting are essential
- You're hosting large-scale product launches
- You have a dedicated marketing team
- You need custom API integrations
Why Organizers Choose Who's In Over Splash
"We used Splash for our corporate events but switched to Who's In for our community yoga classes. It's so much simpler and free."
Michael T.
Community Manager, Dubai
"Splash was complete overkill for my weekly meditation sessions. Who's In does exactly what I need - create, share, track."
Priya K.
Wellness Coach, Singapore
"I recommended Splash to my company but Who's In to my hiking group. Right tool for the right job - and Who's In is free."
Tom H.
Product Manager & Hiking Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Who's In a good Splash alternative?▼
Yes, for community organizers who don't need enterprise features. Splash is built for corporate marketing teams with branded microsites and email campaigns. Who's In is perfect for yoga classes, meetups, and community events where you need simple RSVP management without enterprise complexity.
Why choose Who's In over Splash?▼
As of 2026, Splash's enterprise pricing typically starts at $10,000+/year and requires weeks of setup and onboarding. Who's In is free and takes 2 minutes to create your first event. If you run community events, not corporate conferences, Who's In is the better fit.
Does Splash have a free plan?▼
Splash doesn't offer a free plan for event organizers. As of 2026, it's enterprise-priced with custom contracts typically starting at $10,000+/year. Who's In is completely free for free events - no contracts, no enterprise sales calls.
Can Who's In handle large events?▼
Who's In handles events up to 500 attendees with automatic waitlist management. For corporate conferences with 1,000+ attendees needing branded microsites and enterprise analytics, Splash may be more appropriate.
Is Splash worth the cost?▼
For corporate marketing teams running branded conferences and product launches with thousands of attendees, Splash provides enterprise value. For community organizers, yoga teachers, and small group hosts, Who's In provides everything you need for free.
Can I switch from Splash to Who's In?▼
Yes! If you're a community organizer who doesn't need enterprise features like branded microsites and email campaigns, switching to Who's In saves thousands per year. Create your first event in 2 minutes - no onboarding required.
Does Who's In integrate with LinkedIn?▼
Yes! Who's In offers four LinkedIn integrations: sign in with LinkedIn, share events to your LinkedIn feed, publish full LinkedIn Events that sync attendees back, and display Verified on LinkedIn identity badges — all included free. No other event platform offers this level of LinkedIn integration.
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.
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