idloom vs Whova

idloom6.7Visit WWhova6.5Visit

Higher score idloom #8 in Event Management Software 6.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit idloom

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

• idloom fits best

  Small teams wanting a free starting point

• Whova fits best

  Events prioritizing attendee networking

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Side by side

Feature	idloom 6.7/10 Visit ↗	WWhova 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.7	6.5
Ranking	#8 in Event Management Software	#12 in Event Management Software
Best for	Small teams wanting a free starting point	Events prioritizing attendee networking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€295/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	15 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone	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 idloom 5/6 · Whova 6/6
Registration forms	✓	✓
Ticketing	✓	✓
Onsite check-in	✓	✓
Attendee app	✓	✓
Attendee email	✓	✓
Exhibitor tools	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Event formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan supports unlimited events and up to 50 attendees each Covers registration, ticketing, payments, check-in, agendas and websites Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics, major payment tools and webhooks	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	Free events are limited to 50 attendees per event Annual billing offers a 10% discount compared to monthly billing The attendee mobile app is a paid add-on	Organizer pricing requires a quote Stripe is the listed integration No organizer free plan is available
Our verdict	idloom is a cloud event management platform for organizations running conferences, training sessions, corporate meetings, workshops and other professional events. It combines configurable registration forms with conditional logic, free and… 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

• idloom — where it wins

  • Free plan supports unlimited events and up to 50 attendees each
  • Covers registration, ticketing, payments, check-in, agendas and websites
  • Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics, major payment tools and webhooks

  Where it doesn't

  • Free events are limited to 50 attendees per event
  • Annual billing offers a 10% discount compared to monthly billing
  • The attendee mobile app is a paid add-on

• 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

• idloom6.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A broad event platform with a free entry point and structured paid tiers.

  Visit idloomFull verdict →
• WWhova6.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit WhovaFull verdict →