Who's In vs Spond
Who's In scales from a free RSVP link to Stripe payments and club management — accessible via any browser, no app download required, unlike Spond.
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Last updated: March 20, 2026
Who's In
Free • Web-based • No Download
- No app download required
- No member accounts needed
- WhatsApp-native sharing
- Free QR code check-in
- Works on any device with a browser
- Club management with membership tiers, groups, and Stripe payments
Spond
App Required • Team Focus
- Built-in team management
- Recurring event support
- App download required for all members
- Full account creation mandatory
- Hard to share events outside the app
Spond Requires an App.
Who's In Works in the Browser.
Spond was built for sports teams who all commit to using one app. That works if every single member downloads and sets up the app.
But for casual groups, community meetups, and mixed-age clubs, asking everyone to download another app creates friction. Who's In eliminates that entirely.
📱 Zero downloads required — share a link, members RSVP instantly
Spond's Pain Points
- • App download required for every member
- • Account creation mandatory before joining
- • Closed ecosystem — hard to share outside app
- • Limited web access — full features only in app
- • WhatsApp integration basic — no native sharing
What You Actually Need
- Create event → Share link → Track RSVPs
- Automatic waitlist when full
- Share to WhatsApp (where your people are)
- Full club management — membership tiers, groups, Stripe payments, and renewals
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Who's In | Spond |
|---|---|---|
| App Download Required | No (web-based) | Yes (iOS/Android) |
| Member Account Required | No | Full app account |
| Cost | Free | Free (paid features $) |
| Paid Event Fees | 2.7% flat | N/A |
| Setup Complexity | 2 minutes | 5-10 minutes |
| WhatsApp Sharing | Native | Basic link |
| QR Code Check-in | Free | No |
| Automatic Waitlist | Free | Yes |
| Recurring Events | Free | Yes |
| Team Management | Free | Built-in |
| Payment Collection | Stripe integration | Spond Pay |
| Attendance Tracking | QR + CSV | In-app |
| Calendar Sync | Yes | Yes |
| CSV Export | Free | Limited |
| Public Event Page | Free | No |
| Custom Branding | Free | No |
| Club management | Full (tiers, groups, renewals) | Team groups only |
| Membership payments | Stripe (2.7% fee) | 3.29% + $1 per transaction |
| Waiver / T&C acceptance | Built-in on join | Not available |
| LinkedIn Event Integration | Full API — publish, sync, track, verified badges | No |
| Wallet Tickets (Apple/Google) | Free | No |
| Push Notifications | Free (FCM) | App push |
| AI Venue Enrichment (beta) | Coming soon | No |
| CSV export (members & payments) | Yes | No |
When to Use Each Platform
Use Who's In When...
- You don't want members to download an app
- You share events via WhatsApp or social media
- Your group includes casual or one-time attendees
- You need QR code check-in for attendance
- You want zero friction RSVP (name only)
- You run community groups, not just sports teams
Use Spond When...
- All members are committed to using one app
- You need built-in team management features
- Your club needs detailed subgroup management
- Everyone already has Spond installed
- You want in-app messaging for the team
- You need Spond Pay for team fee collection
Why Organizers Switched from Spond
"We switched from Spond because half our members refused to download another app. Now we just share a link in WhatsApp."
Tom H.
Running Club Captain, London
"Who's In is simpler. Create event, share link, done. No asking 30 people to download an app."
Nina S.
Yoga Studio, Dubai
"The auto-waitlist is a game changer. Spond doesn't handle overflow nearly as well."
Marcus P.
CrossFit Coach, Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Who's In a good Spond alternative?▼
Yes, perfect for organizers who want simple web-based RSVP without requiring an app download. Who's In works entirely in the browser, so your members never need to install anything.
Why switch from Spond to Who's In?▼
Many organizers switch because: 1) No app download required, 2) No member accounts needed, 3) WhatsApp-native sharing, 4) QR check-in included free.
Does Spond require an app?▼
Yes, Spond requires all members to download the Spond app. Who's In works entirely in the browser — just share a link and members can RSVP instantly.
Can I manage a sports club with Who's In?▼
Yes! Who's In handles RSVPs, waitlists, attendance tracking, and member management (Pro). Works for any recurring group — football, netball, running clubs, and more.
Which is better for small groups?▼
Who's In is simpler for small groups. No app download friction. Share a link to WhatsApp, members tap to RSVP. Done. No onboarding, no setup, no hassle.
How does pricing compare?▼
Both are free for basic use. Spond's advanced features require Spond Club ($). Who's In is free forever with 2.7% paid event fees.
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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Join thousands of organizers who switched to Who's In for frictionless RSVPs.
Free forever for free events • No app download required · All features included
