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Head-to-head · Event Booking Software

Cvent vs Whova

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Cvent #1 in Event Booking Software 4.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Cvent
Whova #7 in Event Booking Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Whova

Cvent 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 scoreCvent · 4.0/10

Our editors rank Cvent at #1 and Whova at #7 for event booking software; Whova has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

Cvent is the better fit for enterprise, complex multi-format events. Whova is the better fit for all-format events with networking.

  • Cvent fits best

    Enterprise, complex multi-format events

  • Whova fits best

    All-format events with networking

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Side by side

Feature Cvent 4.0/10 Visit ↗ Whova —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 4.0 —
Ranking #1 in Event Booking Software #7 in Event Booking Software
Best for Enterprise, complex multi-format events All-format events with networking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
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 1/4 · Whova 1/4
Event registration Not published Not published
Ticketing ✓ ✓
Payment processing Not published Not published
Seating management Not published Not published
Specs
Event formats Not published Not published
Check-in tools Not published Not published
Attendee limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports registration, payments, onsite operations, apps, exhibitors, and analytics
  • Covers in-person, hybrid, and virtual events across web and mobile
  • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams
  • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
  • Combines ticketing, networking, check-in, and analytics
  • Includes exhibitor tools, lead retrieval, and speaker management
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote
  • Professional includes 15 user logins
  • Registration, Attendee Hub, and OnArrival licenses are Enterprise additions
  • Organizer pricing is quote-based
  • No free plan for organizers
  • 24/7 support is not offered
Our verdict

Cvent is an event marketing and management platform for event professionals, marketers, and organizations running in-person, virtual, or hybrid programs. Its scope spans configurable registration and payment processing, no-code event…

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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…

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  1. CventEvent Booking Software 4.0Pricing on request
  2. WhovaEvent Booking Software —Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cvent — where it wins

    • Supports registration, payments, onsite operations, apps, exhibitors, and analytics
    • Covers in-person, hybrid, and virtual events across web and mobile
    • Connects with Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Zoom, Webex, and Teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote
    • Professional includes 15 user logins
    • Registration, Attendee Hub, and OnArrival licenses are Enterprise additions
  • 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
  • Cvent4.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad event suite for complex formats, with quote-based pricing and extensive operations tools.

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  • Whova—/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 Sep 2026