Head-to-head · Event Booking Software
Cvent vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… 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
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.
Visit CventFull verdict → - 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







