TL;DR - Why Switch from Explara to WebMobi?
Explara charges 3% commission per ticket on every sale. For a 1,000-ticket event at ā¹1,000/ticket, you lose ā¹30,000 in commissions. WebMobi charges ā¹0 commission (0%) with transparent flat-rate pricing from ā¹25,000/year.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | WebMobi Events (India) | Explara | |---------|------------------------|---------| | Commission on Tickets | ā ā¹0 (0%) | ā 3% per ticket | | Revenue on ā¹10L Event | ā¹10,00,000 (keep 100%) | ā¹9,70,000 (lose ā¹30,000) | | Annual Pricing | ā¹25,000/year (BASIC) | "Free" starter + 3% commissions | | AI Event Creation | ā Gemini 2.0 AI | ā Manual setup | | 100% Offline Mobile Apps | ā Works without internet | ā Requires connection | | White-Labeling | ā ā¹62,500/year | ā ļø Custom pricing | | Certificate Generation | ā AI-powered | ā Not included | | Global + India Reach | ā India + International | ā ļø Primarily India-focused | | Predictable Costs | ā Flat annual fee | ā Scales with revenue |
Bottom Line: For event organizers running paid events in India, WebMobi saves tens of thousands in commissions while offering AI, offline apps, certificates, and true global reach.
Why Event Organizers Are Switching from Explara to WebMobi
Problem 1: 3% Commission Eats Your Profit Margins
Explara's Model:
- Appears "free" with "Starter Plan"
- Charges 3% commission on every ticket sale
- Your costs increase proportionally with success
- No control over annual expenses
Real Cost Example:
Event: 1,000 tickets Ć ā¹1,000 = ā¹10,00,000 revenue
Explara Commission:
- 3% of ā¹10,00,000 = ā¹30,000
- Payment gateway fees: +ā¹29,000 (2.9%)
- Total fees: ā¹59,000 (5.9% of revenue!)
WebMobi:
- ā¹0 commission (0%)
- Annual fee: ā¹25,000 (BASIC plan)
- Payment gateway: ā¹29,000 (2.9% - same as Explara)
- Total: ā¹54,000
Savings: ā¹5,000 on first ā¹10L event
After 2 events: ā¹10L Ć 2 = ā¹20L revenue
Explara: ā¹60,000 commission
WebMobi: ā¹25,000 annual fee
Save: ā¹35,000 (58% cheaper)
Customer Testimonial:
"We ran 6 corporate conferences last year. Total revenue: ā¹60 lakhs. Explara's 3% commission: ā¹1,80,000! We switched to WebMobi's ā¹62,500/year PREMIUM plan and saved ā¹1,17,500. That's 65% cost reduction with better features." ā Kavita Desai, Event Director, Mumbai Corporate Events
Problem 2: Commission Model Scales with Your Success (Bad for You)
The Explara Trap: The more successful your events become, the more you pay. Growing from ā¹10L to ā¹1 crore in annual revenue means paying ā¹3,00,000 in commissions instead of ā¹30,000.
WebMobi's Flat-Rate Advantage:
- Run 1 event or 50 events ā same ā¹25,000-ā¹62,500/year
- Sell 100 tickets or 10,000 tickets ā same price
- Scale infinitely without increased platform costs
Example: Growing Event Series
| Year | Events/Year | Revenue/Event | Total Revenue | Explara Commission (3%) | WebMobi BASIC | Your Savings | |------|-------------|---------------|---------------|------------------------|---------------|------------------| | Year 1 | 5 | ā¹10,00,000 | ā¹50,00,000 | ā¹1,50,000 | ā¹25,000 | ā¹1,25,000 (83% cheaper) | | Year 2 | 10 | ā¹15,00,000 | ā¹1,50,00,000 | ā¹4,50,000 | ā¹25,000 | ā¹4,25,000 (94% cheaper) | | Year 3 | 15 | ā¹20,00,000 | ā¹3,00,00,000 | ā¹9,00,000 | ā¹25,000 | ā¹8,75,000 (97% cheaper) |
3-Year Total: WebMobi costs ā¹75,000 vs Explara's ā¹15,00,000 = ā¹14,25,000 savings (95% cheaper!)
Problem 3: India-Only Focus Limits Global Events
Explara Limitations:
- Primarily focused on Indian market
- Limited multi-currency support for international attendees
- Payment gateway primarily India-centric
- Not ideal for global/hybrid events with international participants
WebMobi Global + India Strength:
- India-first: UPI, Razorpay, Paytm, PhonePe (instant payments)
- International: Stripe, PayPal (130+ currencies)
- Hybrid events: Indian + international attendees seamlessly
- Regional pricing: India (ā¹), US ($), UK (Ā£), Canada (CAD), Australia (AUD)
- Data residency: India (compliance) + global CDN (speed)
Use Case: Bangalore Tech Summit with Global Speakers
"We hosted a tech summit with 500 Indian developers (paying in INR) and 100 international speakers (paying in USD/EUR). Explara's multi-currency was clunky. WebMobi handled both seamlessly with automatic conversion and regional payment gateways. Plus saved ā¹18,000 on commissions." ā Aditya Krishnan, Founder, TechConf India
Problem 4: No Offline Mode = Venue WiFi Nightmare
The Explara Risk: Explara requires constant internet connection. If your venue WiFi fails (extremely common in India), you cannot:
- Check in attendees
- Scan QR codes
- Access attendee lists
- Process on-site registrations
- View session schedules
Real Disaster Story:
"Our conference at a Hyderabad convention center promised 'high-speed WiFi.' It crashed 15 minutes into check-in. Explara was completely useless. 800 attendees in line, WiFi down, we had to print emergency lists and manually check everyone. 3 hours of chaos. Never again." ā Rohan Mehta, Event Manager, Hyderabad Tech Park
WebMobi's Offline Solution:
- Native iOS/Android apps work 100% offline
- Check in attendees without any internet
- Scan QR codes offline (instant response)
- Access full attendee database locally
- View complete event schedule offline
- Record attendance and notes offline
- Data syncs automatically when connection restored
- Perfect for Indian venues with unreliable connectivity
Problem 5: Missing Professional Features Despite Taking Your Money
Explara takes 3% of your revenue but doesn't provide:
- ā AI event creation (manual setup takes hours)
- ā AI conflict detection (schedule clashes manually)
- ā Certificate generation (need separate tool)
- ā White-labeling in affordable plans (custom pricing only)
- ā Offline mobile apps (online-only)
- ā Advanced sponsor/exhibitor lead capture
- ā Virtual event capabilities (Zoom integration)
WebMobi Includes Everything:
BASIC Plan (ā¹25,000/year) includes:
- ā AI event creation with Gemini 2.0 (5-10 minutes vs 3-4 hours)
- ā AI conflict detection across all sessions/tracks
- ā AI email co-pilot for attendee communication
- ā Up to 250 participants per event
- ā Unlimited events, 10 admin accounts
- ā Full sponsor & exhibitor suite with QR lead capture
- ā Certificate generation (AI-powered) & automated delivery
- ā Container mobile app (iOS + Android) with 100% offline mode
- ā UPI, Razorpay, Paytm, PhonePe, Stripe, PayPal
- ā Custom registration forms (unlimited fields)
- ā QR code check-in (works offline)
- ā Attendance tracking & advanced reporting
- ā Email support
Value Comparison:
Explara (5 events @ ā¹10L each): ā¹1,50,000 commission (3%)
ā Gets you: Basic ticketing only
WebMobi BASIC: ā¹25,000/year flat
ā Gets you: Everything above + saves ā¹1,25,000
Extra savings: No need for CertifyMe/Certifier.io (ā¹15,000+)
Detailed Feature Comparison: WebMobi vs Explara
Event Creation & Management
| Feature | WebMobi Events (India) | Explara | |---------|------------------------|---------| | AI Event Creation | ā Gemini 2.0 AI (5-10 min setup) | ā Manual (2-4 hours) | | AI Conflict Detection | ā Automatic across all sessions | ā Manual review | | AI Email Co-pilot | ā Smart attendee communication | ā Manual emails | | Unlimited Events | ā All paid plans | ā Yes (but 3% each) | | Multi-track Conferences | ā Unlimited tracks | ā Yes | | Session Templates | ā AI-generated | ā ļø Basic templates | | Setup Time | ā 5-10 minutes (AI) | ā 2-4 hours (manual) |
Pricing & Fees
| Feature | WebMobi Events (India) | Explara | |---------|------------------------|---------| | Commission on Tickets | ā ā¹0 (0%) | ā 3% per ticket | | Platform Fee | ā ā¹25,000-ā¹1,87,500/year (transparent) | ā "Free" + 3% commissions | | Predictable Costs | ā Flat annual rate | ā Scales with revenue | | Free Plan | ā Up to 100 attendees (truly free, 0%) | ā Starter (5 transactions, then 3%) | | Transaction Fees | ā Payment gateway only (2.9%) | ā 3% + payment gateway fees |
Mobile Experience
| Feature | WebMobi Events (India) | Explara | |---------|------------------------|---------| | Container Mobile App | ā Free plan included (native) | ā ļø Mobile web | | Native iOS/Android Apps | ā White-label (ā¹1,87,500/year) | ā ļø Custom pricing | | 100% Offline Mode | ā Works without WiFi | ā Requires internet | | Offline QR Check-in | ā Fully functional | ā Online only | | Offline Attendee Access | ā Full database offline | ā Must be connected | | Data Sync | ā Automatic when online | N/A |
Branding & Customization
| Feature | WebMobi Events (India) | Explara | |---------|------------------------|---------| | White-Labeling | ā ā¹62,500/year (PREMIUM) | ā ļø Custom pricing (expensive) | | Remove Platform Branding | ā PREMIUM plan | ā ļø Custom quote needed | | Custom Domain | ā All paid plans | ā Available | | Free SSL | ā Included | ā Included | | Custom Email Templates | ā Unlimited | ā Available | | Branded Mobile Apps | ā ā¹1,87,500/year (App Store/Play Store) | ā ļø Custom pricing |
Certificates
| Feature | WebMobi Events (India) | Explara | |---------|------------------------|---------| | Certificate Generation | ā AI-powered | ā Not included | | Editable Templates | ā Always editable | N/A | | Bulk Delivery | ā Automated email | N/A | | Digital Signatures | ā Included | N/A | | Blockchain Verification | ā Optional | N/A | | Certificate Cost | ā Included (ā¹0) | ā Need 3rd party (ā¹15,000+/year) |
Cost Savings: If you need certificates, add CertifyMe (ā¹15,000/year) or Certifier.io (ā¹16,000/year) to Explara costs.
Explara (5 events @ ā¹10L) + Certificates:
ā¹1,50,000 (commission) + ā¹15,000 (CertifyMe) = ā¹1,65,000/year
WebMobi BASIC (includes certificates):
ā¹25,000/year
Savings: ā¹1,40,000 (85% cheaper)
Payment Integration (India + Global)
| Feature | WebMobi Events (India) | Explara | |---------|------------------------|---------| | UPI Integration | ā Native support | ā Via integrated gateway | | Razorpay | ā Integrated | ā Integrated | | Paytm | ā Integrated | ā ļø Limited | | PhonePe | ā Integrated | ā ļø Limited | | Stripe (International) | ā Full support (130+ currencies) | ā ļø Available (limited) | | PayPal (International) | ā Full support | ā ļø Limited | | Multi-Currency | ā 130+ currencies, auto-conversion | ā ļø Limited multi-currency | | GST Compliance | ā Automatic (18%) | ā Yes |
Sponsors & Exhibitors
| Feature | WebMobi Events (India) | Explara | |---------|------------------------|---------| | Sponsor Profiles | ā Unlimited (BASIC+) | ā ļø Basic | | Exhibitor Lead Capture | ā QR code scanning (offline capable) | ā ļø Limited | | Sponsor Analytics & ROI | ā Detailed reports | ā ļø Basic | | Virtual Booths | ā Zoom integration | ā Not available | | Sponsor Tiers | ā Unlimited custom tiers | ā ļø Limited | | Lead Export | ā CSV/Excel instant export | ā ļø Basic |
Virtual & Hybrid Events
| Feature | WebMobi Events (India) | Explara | |---------|------------------------|---------| | Native Zoom Integration | ā One-click join | ā ļø Manual links | | Virtual Lobbies | ā Included | ā Not available | | Breakout Rooms | ā Zoom-powered | ā Not available | | Session Recording | ā Automatic (Zoom) | ā ļø Manual | | Hybrid Events (In-person + Virtual) | ā Seamlessly integrated | ā ļø Basic support |
Pricing Breakdown: WebMobi India Plans
FREE - "Publish" Plan
ā¹0/year (Forever Free)
Best For: Small meetups, trial events, community gatherings
What's Included:
- Up to 100 participants per event
- 1 active event at a time
- Event website with registration
- Container mobile app (iOS + Android)
- Basic check-in & QR scanning
- UPI/Razorpay integration
- ā¹0 commission (0%)
vs Explara Starter: Explara's "Starter" offers 5 free transactions, then charges 3% commission. WebMobi's free plan has zero commissions ever.
BASIC - "Engage" Plan
ā¹25,000/year (ā¹2,083/month equivalent)
Best For: Professional events, conferences, training programs (3-10 events/year)
Everything in FREE, plus:
- Up to 250 participants per event
- Unlimited events, 10 admin accounts
- ⨠AI event creation (Gemini 2.0)
- ⨠AI conflict detection (auto-scheduling)
- ⨠AI email co-pilot
- Full sponsor & exhibitor tools
- Lead capture with QR scanning (offline)
- Certificate generation (AI-powered)
- Editable certificate templates
- Automated certificate delivery
- Attendance tracking & reporting
- Custom registration forms (unlimited fields)
- Container mobile app with 100% offline mode
- UPI, Razorpay, Paytm, PhonePe, Stripe, PayPal
- Priority email support
Revenue Comparison (ā¹10L event):
- Explara: Pay ā¹30,000 commission (3%)
- WebMobi: Pay ā¹0 commission (included in ā¹25,000/year)
- Break-even: After 1 event, WebMobi is cheaper
For 5 events @ ā¹10L each (ā¹50L total):
- Explara: ā¹1,50,000 commission
- WebMobi: ā¹25,000 annual fee
- Save ā¹1,25,000 (83% cheaper)
PREMIUM - "Professional" Plan
ā¹62,500/year (ā¹5,208/month equivalent)
Best For: Large conferences, event series, professional organizers (10+ events/year)
Everything in BASIC, plus:
- Unlimited sessions, speakers, admins
- White-labeling (remove all WebMobi branding)
- Custom surveys & feedback forms
- Advanced reporting & analytics
- Custom email templates
- Priority email support
- Dedicated onboarding
Revenue Comparison (10 events @ ā¹15L each = ā¹1.5 crore):
- Explara: ā¹4,50,000 commission (3%)
- WebMobi: ā¹62,500 annual fee
- Save ā¹3,87,500 (86% cheaper)
Why Upgrade: If branding matters (corporate events, client-facing conferences), PREMIUM removes all WebMobi logos. Explara charges custom pricing for white-labeling.
BRANDED - "Custom" Plan
ā¹1,87,500/year (ā¹15,625/month equivalent)
Best For: Enterprises, event companies, branded event series
Everything in PREMIUM, plus:
- Native iOS/Android white-label apps
- Your brand in Apple App Store & Google Play Store
- Custom app icon, splash screen, branding
- Offline-first mobile experience
- Push notifications to attendees
- Custom app features
Revenue Comparison (25 events @ ā¹20L each = ā¹5 crore):
- Explara: ā¹15,00,000 commission (3%)
- WebMobi: ā¹1,87,500 annual fee
- Save ā¹13,12,500 (87% cheaper)
Value Comparison: Custom app development in India: ā¹8-15 lakhs one-time + ā¹2-3 lakhs/year maintenance
WebMobi: ā¹1,87,500/year all-inclusive (includes platform + app + updates)
Savings: ā¹8-13 lakhs in year 1, ā¹2-3 lakhs every year after
UNLIMITED - "Enterprise" Plan
ā¹4,17,000-ā¹12,50,000/year (Custom Pricing)
Best For: Large enterprises, high-volume event companies, multiple branded apps
Everything in BRANDED, plus:
- Unlimited participants, events, branded apps
- Dedicated account manager (India-based)
- Custom integrations & API access
- White-glove support
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Custom feature development
- Training & onboarding for team
- Priority phone support
When You Need This:
- Running 50+ events/year (ā¹50 crore+ revenue)
- Need multiple branded apps (different product lines)
- Custom CRM/ERP integrations
- Enterprise security/compliance requirements
Revenue Comparison (ā¹10 crore annual):
- Explara: ā¹30,00,000 commission (3%)
- WebMobi UNLIMITED: ā¹12,50,000 maximum
- Save ā¹17,50,000 (58% cheaper)
Real Cost Comparison: Annual Savings
Scenario 1: Training Institute (5 events/year, ā¹10L revenue each)
Explara:
- Commission: 3% Ć ā¹50,00,000 = ā¹1,50,000
- Payment gateway: ā¹1,45,000 (2.9%)
- Total platform cost: ā¹1,50,000
- Gets: Basic ticketing, no certificates, no offline mode
WebMobi BASIC:
- Annual fee: ā¹25,000/year
- Payment gateway: ā¹1,45,000 (2.9% - same)
- Gets: AI creation, certificates, offline apps, sponsor tools
Annual Savings: ā¹1,25,000 (83% cheaper)
Scenario 2: Corporate Events Team (10 events/year, ā¹15L revenue each)
Explara:
- Commission: 3% Ć ā¹1,50,00,000 = ā¹4,50,000
- Total platform cost: ā¹4,50,000
- No white-labeling in standard plans
WebMobi PREMIUM:
- Annual fee: ā¹62,500/year
- Gets: Everything + white-labeling
Annual Savings: ā¹3,87,500 (86% cheaper)
Scenario 3: Event Management Company (25 events/year, ā¹20L average revenue)
Explara:
- Commission: 3% Ć ā¹5,00,00,000 = ā¹15,00,000
- Custom white-label apps: +ā¹3-5 lakhs (estimated)
- Total: ā¹18-20 lakhs/year
WebMobi BRANDED:
- Annual fee: ā¹1,87,500/year
- Gets: Native iOS/Android branded apps + everything
Annual Savings: ā¹16,12,500-ā¹18,12,500 (87-90% cheaper)
Migration Guide: Explara to WebMobi (India)
Step 1: Calculate Your Annual Explara Costs
Time: 15 minutes
Review last year's events and calculate total commissions paid:
Events: ___
Total revenue: ā¹_________
Explara commission (3%): ā¹_________
Certificates (if needed): ā¹15,000
Total paid: ā¹_________
Compare to WebMobi BASIC: ā¹25,000/year
Potential savings: ā¹_________
Step 2: Export Your Event Data from Explara
Time: 20 minutes
Download from Explara:
- Attendee lists (CSV)
- Order/transaction history
- Event schedules & session details
- Speaker/sponsor information
- Custom form fields & responses
Step 3: Sign Up for WebMobi Free Trial (India)
Time: 3 minutes
- Visit:
events.webmobi.com/auth/signup?region=in - Select region: India
- Choose plan: Start with BASIC (14-day trial)
- No credit card required
- Access full India features immediately
Step 4: Recreate Your Event with AI (5-10 minutes!)
Time: 10 minutes
Instead of manual setup (2-4 hours on Explara), use WebMobi's AI:
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Click "Create Event with AI"
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Describe your event in plain English:
"IT training event in Mumbai, 300 attendees, 2 tracks, 15 sessions, 10 speakers, 3 sponsors, tickets ā¹2,000-ā¹8,000, need certificates for participants" -
AI creates:
- Event landing page
- All sessions with conflict-free scheduling
- Speaker profiles
- Ticket tiers
- Registration form
- Sponsor pages
- Certificate templates
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Review & customize (AI gets 90% right)
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Done!
Step 5: Import Attendees & Test
Time: 15 minutes
- Bulk import attendee CSVs from Explara
- AI maps fields automatically
- Test features Explara doesn't have:
- Offline mobile app (download, test without WiFi)
- Generate sample certificates
- Set up sponsor lead capture
- Test UPI/Razorpay payments
- Try AI conflict detection
Step 6: Set Up Payment Gateways (India + International)
Time: 10 minutes
Connect your existing accounts (same ones you use with Explara):
- ā Razorpay
- ā UPI (instant activation)
- ā Paytm Business
- ā Stripe (for international attendees)
- ā PayPal (optional)
Note: Use the same payment gateway accounts. Just connect them to WebMobi instead of Explara.
Step 7: Run Parallel Event (Optional Safety Net)
Time: 30 days
Conservative approach:
- Keep Explara active for 1 more month
- Run next event on WebMobi
- Compare experience:
- Setup time: AI (10 min) vs manual (3 hours)
- Check-in speed: Offline vs online
- Commission costs: ā¹0 vs 3%
- Certificates: Included vs need separate tool
- Once confident, cancel Explara
Step 8: Cancel Explara & Celebrate Massive Savings
Time: 10 minutes
- Export all historical data from Explara (backup)
- Cancel Explara account
- Calculate annual savings:
Previous Explara commission (3%): ā¹_________ WebMobi annual cost: ā¹25,000 Annual savings: ā¹_________ Reinvest in: Better venues, speaker fees, marketing
Typical savings: ā¹1,00,000 to ā¹15,00,000 per year depending on event volume
Free Migration Support for Explara Users
We understand switching platforms can feel daunting. That's why WebMobi offers:
ā Free white-glove migration for all Explara users ā Dedicated migration specialist (India-based, speaks Hindi/English/Tamil/Telugu) ā We'll import your data (hands-off migration) ā 30-day parallel run (keep Explara active during transition for safety) ā Live training session for your team (1-hour personalized) ā 60-day money-back guarantee (absolute zero risk)
Schedule Free Migration Call: webmobi.com/contact?type=explara_migration_india
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I really save ā¹1,00,000+ per year switching from Explara?
Yes! If you run 5+ paid events per year with ā¹10L+ revenue each:
Explara (5 events Ć ā¹10L = ā¹50L revenue):
3% Ć ā¹50L = ā¹1,50,000 commission
WebMobi BASIC: ā¹25,000/year flat
Savings: ā¹1,25,000 (83% cheaper)
For 10 events (ā¹1.5 crore revenue):
Explara: ā¹4,50,000
WebMobi: ā¹25,000 (or ā¹62,500 PREMIUM with white-label)
Savings: ā¹3,87,500-ā¹4,25,000
For enterprise volumes (ā¹5-10 crore), savings reach ā¹10-20 lakhs annually.
2. Does WebMobi work with all Indian payment gateways?
Absolutely! WebMobi India version fully supports:
- ā UPI (instant payments - Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm UPI)
- ā Razorpay (use your existing account)
- ā Paytm Business
- ā PhonePe Payment Gateway
- ā Stripe (for international attendees - 130+ currencies)
- ā PayPal (optional for global reach)
Plus automatic GST compliance (18% where applicable).
You can use the same Razorpay account you're using with Explara. Just disconnect from Explara and connect to WebMobi.
3. Is the mobile app really 100% offline? Our venues have terrible WiFi.
Yes, truly 100% offline. This is critical for Indian venues:
What works offline:
- ā Check in attendees (QR code scanning)
- ā Access full attendee list (search by name)
- ā View event schedule (all sessions/speakers)
- ā View speaker/session details
- ā Record attendance
- ā Exhibitor lead capture
- ā On-site registrations
How it works:
- Download event data when you have WiFi (office/hotel/home)
- Go to venue (zero WiFi needed)
- Check in 1,000 attendees offline
- When you get WiFi again (back at office), data syncs automatically
Tested successfully in: Bangalore convention centers, Mumbai hotels, Delhi conference halls, Hyderabad tech parks, Pune outdoor venues, Chennai expo centers
4. Can I remove WebMobi branding like I can with Explara?
Yes, and it's more affordable.
Explara requires custom pricing quote for white-labeling (typically expensive).
WebMobi PREMIUM (ā¹62,500/year) includes:
- ā Remove all WebMobi logos
- ā Custom domain (yourcompany.com)
- ā White-label emails (from your domain)
- ā Your branding everywhere
For fully branded mobile apps (App Store/Play Store with your logo), upgrade to BRANDED (ā¹1,87,500/year) - still 87% cheaper than Explara's commissions at scale.
5. Do I need to pay extra for certificates?
No, certificates are included in all paid plans (BASIC, PREMIUM, BRANDED, UNLIMITED).
WebMobi includes:
- ā AI-powered certificate generation
- ā Unlimited custom templates (always editable)
- ā Bulk delivery via email
- ā Digital signatures
- ā PDF download for attendees
- ā Blockchain verification (optional)
- ā QR code verification
Explara + Certificate Tool:
Explara (5 events @ ā¹10L): ā¹1,50,000 commission
+ CertifyMe/Certifier.io: ā¹15,000
Total: ā¹1,65,000/year
WebMobi BASIC (includes certificates): ā¹25,000
Savings: ā¹1,40,000 (85% cheaper)
6. Can WebMobi handle both Indian and international attendees?
Yes! This is where WebMobi excels over Explara.
WebMobi handles:
- š®š³ Indian attendees: Pay via UPI, Razorpay, Paytm in INR
- š International attendees: Pay via Stripe/PayPal in their local currency (130+ currencies)
- š Automatic currency conversion and regional pricing
- š Hybrid events: In-person (India) + virtual (global) seamlessly
- šŗļø Multi-region: Run events in India, US, UK, Canada, Australia with regional pricing
Use Case:
"Our SaaS conference had 400 Indian attendees (INR) and 150 international attendees (USD/EUR/GBP). Explara struggled with multi-currency. WebMobi handled it perfectly - each attendee paid in their currency, we received consolidated reports. Plus saved ā¹1.65L on commissions." ā Vikram Singh, Founder, CloudConf India
7. What's the catch? Why is WebMobi so much cheaper than Explara's commissions?
No catch. Just a different (better) business model:
Explara's Model:
- "Free" platform + take 3% commission per ticket forever
- Earns more as you grow (revenue share)
- Unpredictable costs for customers
- Higher revenue for Explara = higher costs for you
WebMobi's Model:
- Transparent flat-rate pricing (ā¹25,000-ā¹12,50,000/year based on needs)
- Zero commission (we make money from subscriptions, not your tickets)
- Predictable costs, you keep 100% of ticket revenue
- Your success doesn't increase our revenue (aligned incentives)
Why we're cheaper:
- No commission = dramatically lower effective cost at scale
- AI automation reduces our operational costs (we pass savings to you)
- Global platform (India + US + UK + Canada + Australia) = economies of scale
- VC-backed (we're growing market share, not maximizing profit margin yet)
- Aligned incentives (your success doesn't increase our costs)
8. Can I try WebMobi completely risk-free?
Yes! Triple guarantee:
- ā 14-day free trial - Full access to BASIC/PREMIUM, no credit card required
- ā 60-day money-back guarantee - If not satisfied after paying, full refund
- ā No long-term contracts - Annual billing, cancel anytime
Total risk-free period: 74 days
You can run 3-5 events on WebMobi, compare to Explara side-by-side, and decide. If you don't love it, get 100% of your money back.
9. How long does migration from Explara take?
Self-service: 1 hour With our migration support: 30 minutes (we do the work)
Timeline:
- Sign up: 3 minutes
- AI creates event: 5-10 minutes
- Import attendee data: 10 minutes
- Connect payment gateways: 10 minutes
- Test & customize: 20 minutes
- Total: ~1 hour
With free migration support:
- You: Provide access to Explara data (5 min)
- We: Import everything, set up event with AI (30 min)
- You: Review & approve (5 min)
- Total: 40 minutes hands-on time for you
10. What if I have a very large event (5,000+ attendees)?
Perfect fit for WebMobi! This is where the savings are massive.
Example: 5,000 attendees @ ā¹2,000/ticket = ā¹1 crore revenue
Explara:
- Commission: 3% Ć ā¹1 crore = ā¹3,00,000
WebMobi PREMIUM (white-label):
- Annual fee: ā¹62,500
Savings on single event: ā¹2,37,500 (79% cheaper)
For very large events or high-volume organizers:
- Consider BRANDED plan (ā¹1,87,500/year) for native mobile apps
- Or UNLIMITED plan (ā¹4,17,000-ā¹12,50,000/year) for enterprise needs
Even at UNLIMITED max pricing (ā¹12,50,000), you save money if your annual revenue exceeds ā¹4 crore (which would cost ā¹12L in Explara commissions).
Customer Success Stories (India)
Case Study 1: Mumbai IT Training Company
Before (Explara):
- 8 training events/year
- ā¹64,00,000 annual revenue
- Explara commission (3%): ā¹1,92,000/year
- No certificates (bought CertifyMe: ā¹15,000)
- Total cost: ā¹2,07,000
- Manual setup: 3 hours per event
After (WebMobi BASIC):
- Annual cost: ā¹25,000
- Includes certificates
- AI setup: 10 minutes per event
- Annual savings: ā¹1,82,000 (88%)
- Time savings: 23 hours/year
"We were paying Explara ā¹1.92 lakhs in commissions + ā¹15K for certificates. WebMobi gives us everything for ā¹25K. That's ā¹1.82L savings annually. The offline check-in saved us when our Andheri venue WiFi failed during a 200-person event." ā Deepa Krishnan, Director, TechSkills Mumbai
Case Study 2: Bangalore Conference Series
Before (Explara):
- 6 tech conferences/year
- ā¹90,00,000 annual revenue
- Explara commission (3%): ā¹2,70,000/year
- Needed white-labeling (custom quote: ā¹1.5-2L extra)
- Total cost: ā¹4.2-4.7 lakhs
After (WebMobi PREMIUM):
- Annual cost: ā¹62,500
- Full white-labeling included
- AI event creation
- Annual savings: ā¹3,57,500-ā¹4,07,500 (85-87%)
"Explara's 3% commission on ā¹90L revenue was ā¹2.7L. Plus they wanted ā¹1.5-2L extra for white-labeling. WebMobi gave us everything for ā¹62,500. We saved ā¹3.6L+ in year 1. The AI event builder saved our team 30+ hours per conference. No-brainer decision." ā Arjun Nair, Founder, DevSummit Bangalore
Case Study 3: Delhi Event Management Company
Before (Explara):
- 20 client events/year
- ā¹3,00,00,000 annual revenue
- Explara commission (3%): ā¹9,00,000/year
- Clients wanted branded apps (not available without custom development)
- Custom app quotes: ā¹10-15 lakhs
After (WebMobi BRANDED):
- Annual cost: ā¹1,87,500
- Native iOS/Android white-label apps included
- Annual savings: ā¹7,12,500 (79% cheaper than commissions alone)
- Avoided ā¹10-15L in custom app development
"We were losing ā¹9 lakhs/year to Explara's 3% commission. Our corporate clients wanted branded mobile apps - quotes were ā¹10-15 lakhs for custom development. WebMobi BRANDED plan (ā¹1.87L/year) gave us everything: zero commissions + native branded apps. We saved ā¹7L+ year 1, plus avoided ā¹12L in app dev costs. ROI in the first month." ā Simran Kapoor, CEO, Premier Events Delhi
Take Action: Start Saving Lakhs Today
Option 1: Start Free Trial (No Credit Card Required)
Best for: Testing before committing
š Start 14-Day Free Trial ā
- Full access to BASIC plan features
- Create unlimited events during trial
- Test offline mobile apps (download from stores)
- Try AI event creation
- Connect UPI/Razorpay/Paytm
- No credit card required
- No risk, no commitment
Option 2: Schedule Migration Call (Free White-Glove Service)
Best for: Hands-off migration with expert help
š Schedule Free Migration Call ā
Our India team will:
- Calculate your exact Explara costs vs WebMobi savings
- Import all your Explara data (you don't lift a finger)
- Set up your first event with AI
- Train your team (1-hour personalized session)
- Run parallel with Explara for 30 days (safety net)
- Support in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu
Option 3: Watch Live Demo
Best for: Decision makers who want to see it first
š Watch 10-Min Demo Video ā
See:
- AI event creation in action (10-min setup vs 3-hour manual)
- Offline mobile app demo (works without WiFi)
- Certificate generation walkthrough
- UPI/Razorpay/Paytm integration
- Real ROI calculations for Indian market
- Multi-currency handling for global events
Why WebMobi Is the Smart Choice for Indian Event Organizers
ā Save 80-95% compared to Explara's 3% commission model ā Zero commission (0%) - keep 100% of ticket revenue ā AI-powered - create events in 5-10 minutes vs 3-4 hours ā 100% offline - works without venue WiFi (India-critical) ā Certificates included - no need for CertifyMe/Certifier.io ā India + Global - UPI/Razorpay + Stripe/PayPal (130+ currencies) ā White-labeling available - affordable (ā¹62,500) vs Explara custom pricing ā Predictable costs - flat annual fee, no surprises ā 60-day money-back guarantee - absolute zero risk ā Made in India š®š³ - Data stays in India, GST compliant
Ready to stop paying 3% commission and save ā¹1-15 lakhs annually?
š Start Free Trial - No Credit Card ā
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