Head-to-head · Event Website Builders
Eventzilla vs Whova
Eventzilla leads on 1 check, Whova on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEventzilla · 9.3/10
- Free planonly Eventzilla
- Free trialonly Eventzilla
Eventzilla scores higher on our rubric for event website builders: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Eventzilla offers free plan; Whova doesn't.
Eventzilla is the better fit for affordable in-person, hybrid, or virtual events. Whova is the better fit for end-to-end conferences with attendee engagement.
- Eventzilla fits best
Affordable in-person, hybrid, or virtual events
- Whova fits best
End-to-end conferences with attendee engagement
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Side by side
| Feature | Eventzilla 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Whova 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Event Website Builders | #7 in Event Website Builders |
| Best for | Affordable in-person, hybrid, or virtual events | End-to-end conferences with attendee engagement |
| 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 0/5 · Whova 0/5 | ||
| Registration tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Agenda builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Speaker profiles | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Custom domain | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Attendee login | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Event limit | 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, ticketing, agendas, speaker management, communications, check-in, badge… 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 operations, exhibitor… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Eventzilla — where it wins
- Branded websites, registration, ticketing, and agendas in one platform
- Mobile check-in, QR codes, badge printing, and onsite sales
- Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event experiences
Where it doesn't
- Pro and Plus add percentage fees to the per-registration charge
- Advanced website design begins with the Plus plan
- Custom pricing and account management are reserved for Custom
Whova — where it wins
- Covers registration, ticketing, check-in, badges, and event websites
- Attendee app supports agendas, messaging, networking, and polls
- Includes exhibitor tools, communications, streaming, and analytics
Where it doesn't
- Organizer pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
- No free organizer plan
- Stripe is the listed payment integration
- Eventzilla9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible event platform with free access and per-registration pricing.
Visit EventzillaFull verdict → - Whova8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A broad event platform for conferences that need registration, engagement, and onsite operations.
Visit WhovaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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