Head-to-head · Event Management Software
PheedLoop vs Whova
PheedLoop leads on 0 checks, Whova on 0, and 7 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 scorePheedLoop · 6.6/10
PheedLoop scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 6.6 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #12.
PheedLoop is the better fit for flexible events with virtual and exhibitor needs. Whova is the better fit for events prioritizing attendee networking.
- PheedLoop fits best
Flexible events with virtual and exhibitor needs
- Whova fits best
Events prioritizing attendee networking
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Side by side
| Feature | PheedLoop 6.6/10 Visit ↗ | Whova 6.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Ranking | #11 in Event Management Software | #12 in Event Management Software |
| Best for | Flexible events with virtual and exhibitor needs | Events prioritizing attendee networking |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2,450/yr | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features PheedLoop 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 | PheedLoop is an event management platform for planners, associations, corporations, agencies, educational organizations, governments, and nonprofits. It supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, bringing registration, paid or free… 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
PheedLoop — where it wins
- Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event programs
- Combines registration, apps, exhibitors, abstracts, and analytics
- Includes check-in, badge printing, gamification, and session tracking
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is based on events and attendee counts
- The core dashboard requires at least one additional module
- Platform breadth may exceed the needs of simple events
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
- PheedLoop6.6/10 · Paid
A broad event platform for registration, virtual delivery, exhibitors, and attendee engagement.
Visit PheedLoopFull verdict → - Whova6.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad event platform built around registration, engagement, networking, and onsite operations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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