Organizer platform
Custom quote
Event or custom contract
Pricing depends on event size, selected services and optional features. Whova directs organizers to request a quote.
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Whova
Whova is an event management platform for registration, event apps, networking, virtual sessions, sponsor management and post-event reporting.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Whova combines registration, event websites, mobile apps, agenda tools, networking, virtual sessions, exhibitor tools and analytics. G2 and Capterra both report 4.8 out of 5 ratings, while official pricing is quote-based.
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Whova Decision Snapshot
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Platforms
Android, API, iOS, Web
TechZella assessment
8.6/10
Overview
Whova is an event management platform for planning, promoting and operating in-person, hybrid and virtual events. Its product combines organizer tools with a branded attendee app and web portal.
The platform supports registration, event websites, agendas, speaker management, abstract submissions, check-in, attendee networking, sponsor and exhibitor management, virtual sessions and post-event reporting.
Whova was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Its event app is available through iOS, Android and web browsers.
Whova Pros & Cons
Pros
- Broad event lifecycle coverage in one platform.
- Supports in-person, hybrid and virtual events.
- Strong attendee networking and engagement feature set.
- Includes sponsor, exhibitor and lead retrieval workflows.
- Provides web, iOS and Android access.
- Offers integrations across CRM, AMS, streaming, calendar, payment and automation categories.
Cons
- Organizer pricing requires a custom quote.
- Public pricing does not show standard plan comparisons.
- Public standalone API documentation was not located.
- The breadth of features may be excessive for small or simple events.
Whova Pricing & Plans
Attendee app
$0
Free
Attendees can download and use the Whova mobile app or web portal for events managed by organizers.
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Custom request
Trial
Whova states that organizers can request a trial account through its demo process.
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Whova Features
Event Management
- Event websites
- Online registration
- Ticket types and discount codes
- Agenda and session management
- Speaker management
- Call for speakers
- Abstract management
- Name badge generation
- Kiosk self-check-in
Attendee Engagement
- Personal agendas
- Attendee profiles
- Community boards
- Private and group messaging
- Live polling
- Session Q&A
- Session feedback
- Matchmaking
- Meeting scheduling
- Gamification
Sponsor and Exhibitor Tools
- Digital booth profiles
- Sponsor banners
- Lead capture
- Business-card scanning
- Appointment scheduling
- Sponsor packages
- Lead and engagement reporting
Virtual and Hybrid Events
- Zoom integration
- Microsoft Teams integration
- Webex integration
- YouTube Live support
- Vimeo support
- Recorded session hosting
- Virtual session engagement
Marketing and Analytics
- Email campaigns
- Social media promotion
- Campaign tracking
- Event analytics
- Post-event surveys
- Certificates
- Post-event reports
AI and Automation
- AI-assisted event description drafting
- AI-assisted trivia generation
- AI-assisted post-event summaries
- Zapier automation
- CRM and association-management integrations
Whova Specifications
| Deployment | Cloud-based SaaS |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS and Android |
| Event formats | In-person, hybrid and virtual |
| Pricing model | Custom quote |
| Free attendee access | Yes |
| Free organizer plan | Not publicly listed |
| Free trial | Trial account available on request |
| API | API and integration access referenced; public standalone developer documentation not located |
| Integrations | HubSpot, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Mailchimp, Zapier, Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook and others |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States |
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.6/10Moderate confidence
Whova combines registration, event websites, mobile apps, agenda tools, networking, virtual sessions, exhibitor tools and analytics. G2 and Capterra both report 4.8 out of 5 ratings, while official pricing is quote-based.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
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FAQ
Is Whova free?
The attendee app is free to download and use. Event organizers pay for Whova services, with pricing based on event size and selected features.
Does Whova offer a free trial?
Whova states that organizers can request a trial account through its demo process. A permanent free organizer plan was not identified.
Which platforms does Whova support?
Attendees can use native iOS and Android apps or a web browser. Organizers manage events through Whova’s online platform.
What does Whova integrate with?
Listed integrations include HubSpot, MemberClicks, iMIS, YourMembership, Glue Up, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia, GoTo, Zapier, Mailchimp, Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Does Whova have an API?
Whova references APIs and documented integration endpoints in its terms and integration workflows. Public standalone developer documentation was not located in the reviewed sources.