Know who’s really coming, free or for the price of chai

Free meetups cost nothing on Yano. If you collect a small amount for chai or snacks, it goes straight to your UPI. Everyone who joins gets a pass, so you know the real headcount.

Start with a meetup template See a sample event page

Free to start. Free events cost ₹0.

Sound familiar?

Forty people say ‘count me in’ in the WhatsApp group. Four turn up at 7:30 on Sunday. I stop wanting to host.

How Yano handles it

Free is really free

Free passes never use credits. No limits, no fees, full passes and check-in.

Small fees straight to your UPI

Charging ₹150 for chai? Members pay your UPI directly and you confirm each payment in your dashboard.

A real headcount

Booking a spot is a small commitment, so the list you see is closer to who actually comes.

What your guests get

A pass with the meeting point and time
A link to the host’s page with future meetups
The pass by email and in their photos

What it costs

Free events₹0

Each paid pass1 credit · ₹6–₹10

Share of your ticket money0%

Guests pay you directly — your UPI, or your own Razorpay or Cashfree account. Yano never holds your money. A credit costs ₹10 in small packs and ₹6 in the biggest; new organisers get 50 free credits. See pricing

Set it up

Create the meetup. Set it free or add a small price, and set how many spots there are.
Share in your group. Drop the link in WhatsApp or Instagram.
Meet. Check people in with your phone, or just use the list.

Questions organisers ask

Is a free meetup really free?

Yes. Free passes never use credits and there is no fee of any kind.

Do I need a business account to collect money?

No. Members can pay your personal UPI ID directly, and you confirm each payment.

Can members see my other meetups?

Yes. Your organiser page lists all your upcoming events, and you can add a cover picture to it.

More answers, for organisers, door staff and guests: FAQ

Ready when you are

Make your event page in a few minutes. You can change anything later.

Start with a meetup template See a sample event page

Guides for run clubs, book clubs & community meetups

Running a run club: sign-ups, regulars and a true headcountFree or paid sessions, one link that always shows the next run, questions like T-shirt size, a real count of who turned up — and a quiet way for regulars to hear about new dates.For book clubs: small groups, the right people, every monthCap the group, ask which book people read, approve newcomers if you want, and repeat the meet monthly with one tap.For board-game nights and social clubs: enough players, every timeOnly run a night when enough players join, keep tables balanced, collect a small fee on UPI, and turn first-timers into regulars.For photo walks and heritage walks: small groups and a clear meeting pointCap the group, share an exact meeting point with a map, ask about cameras and experience, and keep regulars coming back.Your own page for every event you host — made for your Instagram bioyano.club/o/yourname lists all your upcoming events with your cover photo, Instagram and a WhatsApp button. Put it in your bio once; followers book right inside Instagram.Run clubs and weekly socials: how to turn first-timers into regularsRecurring formats grow when people come back. Make the second visit easy: a fixed rhythm, a warm first time, and a simple way for people to hear about the next date.

Other kinds of events

Bhajan sandhya, satsang & mata ki chowkiFor temple trusts, mandals and satsang organisers Workshops & classes: pottery, art, dance, bakingFor creators who run workshops, paint nights, dance classes and small batches House parties & living-room gigsFor hosts of house gigs, supper clubs and home parties

All kinds of events