Head-to-head · Event Management Software
Eventzilla vs Whova
Eventzilla leads on 1 check, Whova on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEventzilla · 6.7/10
- Free planonly Eventzilla
- Free trialonly Eventzilla
Eventzilla scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 6.7 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #12.
Eventzilla offers free plan; Whova doesn't.
Eventzilla is the better fit for cost-sensitive teams running varied events. Whova is the better fit for events prioritizing attendee networking.
- Eventzilla fits best
Cost-sensitive teams running varied events
- Whova fits best
Events prioritizing attendee networking
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Side by side
| Feature | Eventzilla 6.7/10 Visit ↗ | Whova 6.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Ranking | #9 in Event Management Software | #12 in Event Management Software |
| Best for | Cost-sensitive teams running varied events | Events prioritizing attendee networking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $1.50/unit usage-based | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Eventzilla 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 |
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| Our verdict | Eventzilla is an event management platform for businesses, associations, nonprofits, and educational organizations. It supports branded event websites, registration and ticketing, agenda and speaker management, email communications, onsite… 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
Eventzilla — where it wins
- Free plan and $1.50-per-registration entry pricing
- Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual events
- Covers registration, onsite operations, apps, and analytics
Where it doesn't
- Pro and Plus add percentage fees to the per-registration charge
- Advanced features are reserved for higher tiers
- Custom pricing is required for dedicated account support
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
- Eventzilla6.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad event toolkit with free access and per-registration pricing.
Visit EventzillaFull verdict → - Whova6.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad event platform built around registration, engagement, networking, and onsite operations.
Visit WhovaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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