Head-to-head · Event Booking Software
Bizzabo vs Whova
Bizzabo leads on 0 checks, Whova on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBizzabo · 8.8/10
Bizzabo scores higher on our rubric for event booking software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Bizzabo is the better fit for enterprise event experience programs. Whova is the better fit for all-format events with networking.
- Bizzabo fits best
Enterprise event experience programs
- Whova fits best
All-format events with networking
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Side by side
| Feature | Bizzabo 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Whova 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #4 in Event Booking Software | #7 in Event Booking Software |
| Best for | Enterprise event experience programs | All-format events with networking |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $499/user/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Community · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Bizzabo 1/4 · Whova 1/4 | ||
| Event registration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Ticketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment processing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Seating management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Event formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Check-in tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Attendee limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Bizzabo brings event registration, attendee communications and event-day tools into a cloud platform for mid-market and enterprise teams. It covers in-person, hybrid, virtual and webinar programs, with configurable registration and… Read the review → |
Whova is a cloud and mobile event management platform for conferences, trade shows, associations, corporate events, and other organized gatherings. It brings registration, customizable forms, ticket types, event websites, agendas, speaker… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bizzabo — where it wins
- Supports in-person, hybrid, virtual and webinar events
- Combines registration, mobile app, check-in and attendee networking
- Connects with CRM and marketing tools, including Salesforce and HubSpot
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $499 per user per month, billed annually
- Requires an annual subscription; no free plan
- Premium add-ons and onsite services are priced separately
Whova — where it wins
- Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
- Combines ticketing, networking, check-in, and analytics
- Includes exhibitor tools, lead retrieval, and speaker management
Where it doesn't
- Organizer pricing is quote-based
- No free plan for organizers
- 24/7 support is not offered
- Bizzabo8.8/10 · Paid
A broad event platform for teams connecting registration, engagement and event data.
Visit BizzaboFull verdict → - Whova8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad event suite with networking, ticketing, check-in, and analytics.
Visit WhovaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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