Cvent vs Whova

Cvent9.4Visit WWhova6.5Visit

Higher score Cvent #1 in Event Management Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Cvent

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W Whova #12 in Event Management Software 6.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Whova

• Cvent fits best

  Enterprise events needing broad integrations

• Whova fits best

  Events prioritizing attendee networking

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Side by side

Feature	Cvent 9.4/10 Visit ↗	WWhova 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	6.5
Ranking	#1 in Event Management Software	#12 in Event Management Software
Best for	Enterprise events needing broad integrations	Events prioritizing attendee networking
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cvent 6/6 · Whova 6/6
Registration forms	✓	✓
Ticketing	✓	✓
Onsite check-in	✓	✓
Attendee app	✓	✓
Attendee email	✓	✓
Exhibitor tools	✓	✓
Specs
Event formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers registration, payments, check-in, badging, and onsite operations Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams Supports attendee apps, exhibitor lead capture, reporting, and hybrid events	Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats Combines ticketing, check-in, networking, and exhibitor tools Includes attendee apps for iOS, Android, and web
Cons	Primary Event Management plans use quote-based pricing API access, SSO, and MFA are limited to the Enterprise plan Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events	Organizer pricing requires a quote Stripe is the listed integration No organizer free plan is available
Our verdict	Cvent is an event and hospitality technology platform for event professionals, marketers, and hospitality teams. It supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events through branded registration websites, configurable forms and agendas, email… Read the review →	Whova is an event management platform for conferences, trade shows, association events, webinars, and other professional gatherings. It brings registration, ticketing, event websites, attendee engagement, onsite check-in, name badges,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cvent — where it wins

  • Covers registration, payments, check-in, badging, and onsite operations
  • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams
  • Supports attendee apps, exhibitor lead capture, reporting, and hybrid events

  Where it doesn't

  • Primary Event Management plans use quote-based pricing
  • API access, SSO, and MFA are limited to the Enterprise plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events

• Whova — where it wins

  • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
  • Combines ticketing, check-in, networking, and exhibitor tools
  • Includes attendee apps for iOS, Android, and web

  Where it doesn't

  • Organizer pricing requires a quote
  • Stripe is the listed integration
  • No organizer free plan is available

• Cvent9.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event platform for enterprise teams managing complex, integrated event programs.

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• WWhova6.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event platform built around registration, engagement, networking, and onsite operations.

  Visit WhovaFull verdict →