ExplaraX vs Nas.io
Which is the right platform to build your business through WhatsApp Communities?
If you're exploring ExplaraX and Nas.io, both platforms help creators and communities bring people together — but they're built for very different goals.
ExplaraX is designed for the next decade of business building through community-first models, while Nas.io is built primarily for content-led communities.
Let's compare what's inside, what's unique, and how each fits your growth goals.
1. Feature Comparison
Community - Groups & Membership
Event Ticketing /Registration
Online Selling /Digital + Physical Products
Email Campaign
Form Builder
Apps & Integrations
Verdict:
ExplaraX is for creators, coaches, and organizations building community-first businesses with real monetization and engagement — directly through WhatsApp.
2. What's Unique About ExplaraX
ExplaraX is built by the same team behind Explara, one of the world's first event platforms (since 2008, trusted by 100,000+ users).
We built ExplaraX to help creators and organizations grow, sell, and manage everything from one place — events, memberships, digital products, and payments — all connected through WhatsApp.
💡Why it's different
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Designed for community-first business growth, not just communication
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All-in-one dashboard for commerce, events, CRM, and automation
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Seamless integration with WhatsApp(Telegram, Discord, Facebook Groups, X Communities supported)
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Built from 15+ years of experience in payments, events, and communities
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Transparent pricing, no hidden costs
3. Pricing
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Always Free Plan
ExplaraX has an "Always Free Plan" you can use without adding your credit card—free for all free community membership, free events and free digital products. We only take a processing fee when you earn with paid membership, tickets, or products in the "Always Free Plan".
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Nas.io No Free Plan; they have a Trial plan.
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Paid Plans
ExplaraX's Paid Plan: Our growth plan is $9/mo and the Pro Plan is $29/mo
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Nas.io Paid Plan starts with a Pro Plan of $29/mo and $99/mo for the Platinum Plan
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Credit Pricing Model
ExplaraX has a Credit Pricing Model, which allows you to increase usage limits with credits instead of upgrading to a higher plan
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Nas.io doesn't offer a Credit Pricing model, and you have to upgrade to the next-highest plan after your free trial.
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Transaction Fees - Global
Explara's Transaction Fees for $USD and all Global Currencies - 1% platform fee per transaction (Integrate your Stripe, PayPal).
Note: You pay Stripe/PayPal as per your account with them.
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Nas.io's Transaction Fees is 3.9% to 4.9% + Payment Processing Fees
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Transaction Fees - INR
Explara's Transaction Fees for INR - 4% platform fee per transaction (with Built-in ExplaraX Payment Gateway)
or 1% platform fee per transaction (Integrate your Razorpay, and PayU) - INR. Note - You pay to Razorpay, PayU as per your account with them
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Nas.io's Transaction Fees is 3.9% to 4.9% + Payment Processing Fees
4. Nas.io – A Quick History
Nas.io was launched by the Nas Daily team to help creators build communities around content and newsletters.
It focuses on engagement via email and online sessions, primarily for creators with small to mid-sized communities who don't need deeper event or commerce workflows.
In the last 12 months, Nas.io's major focus is on Monetization via AI.
5. Where ExplaraX Shines
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Purpose-built for business to grow through WhatsApp Communities
Unlike Nas.io, we are deep-diving to enable our users to build their business in the best way through the WhatsApp Communities.
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Always Free Plan
We believe our users should grow with us without worrying about upfront costs.
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Credit Pricing Model
Like your electric bill—pay a base rate for connection, then only for what you consume. We believe in empathy over extraction, growing with your business naturally.
Our Credit Pricing model allows you to increase usage limits with credits instead of upgrading to a higher plan.
Our Credit Pricing model allows you to increase usage limits with credits instead of upgrading to a higher plan.
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Community + Commerce
Bring the power of multiple groups under one community to manage & grow your memberships, events, and sales in a single dashboard.
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World-class Event Ticketing/Registration
Eventbrite-class tools — built for WhatsApp-first communities.
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Flexibility
Run paid or free groups, programs, or product sales
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Global Payments
Integrate your Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, PayU and more to take payments directly. Global payouts in USD, INR, and multiple currencies
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Make More Money
1% platform fee per transaction (Integrate your Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, PayU, etc) is the most customer-friendly plan!
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Automation
WhatsApp notifications, emails, reminders, renewals, and reports built in
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Experience
Built on 15+ years of Explara's proven infrastructure and we don't have VC funding pressure, you can rest assured we will be with you for a decade.
6. Why You Might Choose Nas.io
Nas.io is a great fit if your focus is:
Running content-led communities or courses
Managing newsletters and updates
Hosting simple Zoom-based sessions
Prioritizing brand connections, email & whatsApp notifications
Monetizing your business using AI
7. Migrating from Nas.io to ExplaraX
Switching is simple.
- You can import your community list, email subscribers, and payment data into ExplaraX easily.
- Our team provides 1:1 onboarding and helps you integrate your WhatsApp groups, memberships, and automations.
"Most Nas.io users migrate when they're ready to monetize deeper — memberships, products, and events — all from one platform."
8. FAQs
Q: Can I import my Nas.io members into ExplaraX?
Yes. You can import your existing members and email contact lists easily.
Q: Will my payments and subscriptions continue?
You can recreate or migrate subscriptions through ExplaraX's secure global payment setup.
Q: Is there a migration fee?
No. Migration support is free.
Q: Do I need WhatsApp to use ExplaraX?
No, but you'll get the best experience by connecting WhatsApp or Telegram to your community.
9. What People Are Saying
"We moved from Nas.io to ExplaraX when we needed to sell memberships, workshops, and products from the same space — WhatsApp made it 10x easier to stay connected."
— Priya, Creator & Community Coach
"ExplaraX feels built for the next decade — it's everything in one place without juggling tools."
— Anand, Event Host & Entrepreneur
Ready to Grow with ExplaraX?
Build your Business through WhatsApp communities— memberships, events, and digital sales — all from one platform.
