Business Attendance vs BNi+
In short
BNi+ is BNi's own meeting platform, with a guided agenda, scripts and on-screen content. Business Attendance is an independent tool for attendance by email, substitutes, decks that fill from live attendance and PALMS sync. Your chapter can use either one, or both side by side. Business Attendance is free to start.
| Feature | Business Attendance | BNi+ |
|---|---|---|
| Running the meeting | ||
| Guided agenda, scripts and timing cues | PartlyAgenda and timers, no text to read out | Yes* |
| All meeting content on screen, in one place | Yes | Yes* |
| Member spotlights | Yes | Yes* |
| Visitor introductions | PartlyOn the Pro and Ultra plans | Yes* |
| Educational content | Yes | Yes* |
| Global network consistency | PartlyChapters can start from a shared platform template | Yes* |
| Deck fills from live attendance | Yes | Not stated publicly |
| Works offline | YesOnce the deck has loaded, except video slides | Not stated publicly |
| Attendance | ||
| One-tap attendance by email | YesNo app for members | Not stated publicly |
| Substitutes at confirmation | Yes | Not stated publicly |
| PALMS attendance and stats sync | YesWith the free browser extension | Not stated publicly |
| Readiness dashboard | Yes | Not stated publicly |
| Preparing content | ||
| PowerPoint and PDF import | Yes | Not stated publicly |
| AI help for Spotlight | PartlyOn Pro with your own Anthropic API key, or on Ultra | Not stated publicly |
| About the product | ||
| Made by | Life Value, an independent company | BNi* |
| Official BNi product | NoIndependent, not affiliated with or endorsed by BNi Global | Yes*Built by BNi |
| Price | Basic is free, with a short sponsored slide.See Pro and Ultra prices | Bought by your BNi region (the franchise). The cost depends on regional leadership and area. |
* From BNi's public announcements, listed under Sources at the bottom of this page.
What BNi+ is
BNi+ is a meeting platform built by BNi for its chapters. BNi's award announcement describes a guided agenda with scripts and timing cues, all meeting content on screen in one place, member spotlights, visitor introductions and educational content. BNi says it is designed to keep meetings consistent across its global network.
BNi has not said publicly whether BNi+ covers attendance tracking, substitutes, offline use, file import or PALMS sync. Where the sources are silent, the table says "Not stated publicly" instead of guessing. BNi+ is bought by your BNi region (the franchise), so its cost depends on your region's leadership and area.
What Business Attendance is
Business Attendance is an independent meeting tool for BNi chapters, made by Life Value. Members confirm attendance in one tap from an email, with no app to install, and can name a substitute when they can't come. The weekly deck then fills itself from live attendance.
A readiness dashboard shows leadership whether the deck is ready before the meeting. Chapters can import existing PowerPoint and PDF decks, the meeting presentation keeps running offline once it has loaded and a free browser extension syncs attendance and stats with PALMS.
Where they overlap
Both tools show all meeting content on screen from one place, and both cover member spotlights, visitor introductions and educational content. In Business Attendance, visitor introductions are part of the Pro and Ultra plans.
Both also give the chapter an agenda to follow. BNi+ adds scripts to read out and timing cues. Business Attendance gives you the agenda and timers, with no text to read out.
Where they differ
BNi+ is built by BNi and, according to BNi, designed for consistency across its global network. Business Attendance is independent: chapters can start from a shared platform template and adapt it to how they run their meeting.
Business Attendance also covers the work around the meeting: attendance by email, substitutes, a deck that fills from live attendance, file import, a presentation that works offline, PALMS sync and a readiness dashboard. AI help for spotlights is available on Pro with your own Anthropic API key, or on Ultra. BNi has not stated publicly whether BNi+ does any of these.
Which should your chapter use?
It depends on what your chapter needs most.
- Choose BNi+ if you want a platform built by BNi, with a guided agenda and scripts to read out.
- Choose Business Attendance if you want attendance confirmed by email, substitutes named in advance and a deck that builds itself from who is coming.
- Choose Business Attendance if you need PowerPoint or PDF import, a presentation that works offline or PALMS sync.
- Use both if BNi+ runs your meeting and you still want attendance and presentations handled during the week.
Can you use both?
Yes. Business Attendance works on its own and does not depend on BNi+. A chapter can confirm attendance, collect presentations and check readiness in Business Attendance during the week, then run the meeting in whichever tool it prefers.
Basic is free, so your chapter can try this at no cost.
Pricing at a glance
Business Attendance
- Basic is free for every member, with no card required. It shows one short sponsored slide after each Basic member's presentation.
- Pro is €7.50 and Ultra is €16 per member per month, excluding VAT.
- Plans are per member, so you can upgrade your own account while the rest of your chapter stays on Basic.
- You can also earn Pro at no charge, permanently, by leaving honest reviews and recording a short video testimonial.
BNi+
BNi+ is bought by your BNi region (the franchise), so its cost depends on your region's leadership and area.
Frequently asked questions
Is Business Attendance made by BNi?
No. Business Attendance is an independent tool made by Life Value. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by BNi Global. BNi+ is built by BNi.
Is Business Attendance free?
Yes. The Basic plan is free for every member, with no card required. It shows one short sponsored slide after each Basic member's presentation. Pro and Ultra are paid per member, and you can also earn Pro at no charge, permanently, by leaving honest reviews and recording a short video testimonial.
Can my chapter use Business Attendance and BNi+ together?
Yes. Business Attendance works on its own, so your chapter can handle attendance, substitutes and presentations in it during the week and still use BNi+ in the meeting.
How much does BNi+ cost?
BNi hasn't published a price for BNi+. It is bought by your BNi region (the franchise), so the cost depends on your region's leadership and area. Your BNi director is the best place to ask.
Does Business Attendance work offline?
Yes. Once it has loaded, the meeting presentation keeps running without an internet connection. Video slides still need one.
Does Business Attendance sync with PALMS?
Yes. The free browser extension syncs attendance and stats between Business Attendance and PALMS.
Can I bring my existing PowerPoint deck?
Yes. You can import PowerPoint and PDF files into Business Attendance, so you don't have to rebuild your slides.
Where do the BNi+ details on this page come from?
The BNi+ features come only from the public sources listed on this page. If a source doesn't mention a feature, we say "Not stated publicly" instead of guessing. How BNi+ is bought, through your BNi region, isn't in those sources. If something looks out of date, let us know.
Try Business Attendance with your chapter
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Start freeSources
- BNi Franchise Innovation Award announcement (PR Newswire). Published 9 June 2026
- BNi Franchise Innovation Award coverage (Franchising.com). Published 10 June 2026
Disclaimer
BNi®, BNi+ and BNi Connect® are trademarks of BNi Global, LLC, used here only to identify their products. Business Attendance is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by BNi Global.
BNi+ details checked against BNi's public announcements on 14 September 2026.
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