Organising an event without WhatsApp — why and how

WhatsApp is the default communication tool for the vast majority of people in France. But when it comes to organising an event or group trip, it is often a source of frustration.

The problem with using WhatsApp for organisation

WhatsApp was designed for instant messaging — not event organisation. In practice:

Information gets lost. A key detail posted 3 days ago is buried under 200 other messages. Finding "the dinner location" or "the amount to pay" means scrolling endlessly through the thread.

Decisions are never clear. "So is it confirmed or not?" keeps coming back because replies are scattered.

Polls are cumbersome. Asking 12 people for their availability in a chat means compiling dozens of individual messages.

Unread messages pile up. In an active WhatsApp group, important information easily goes unnoticed.

What you need instead

A group organisation tool should let you:

• Find a date that works for everyone
• Share and retrieve key event information
• Manage RSVPs clearly
• Coordinate contributions (who brings what)
• Track shared expenses
• Communicate without burying the essentials

Togezer — designed for groups of friends

Togezer isn’t an alternative to WhatsApp for everyday messaging — it’s a complementary tool dedicated to organising events and coordinating groups.

What you keep: WhatsApp for everyday conversations.

What you add: Togezer to organise your events properly.

Togezer’s integrated group chat is linked to the event — it doesn’t get lost among other conversations, and key information remains accessible.

Download Togezer → — Free, iOS and Android.