Head-to-head · Event Planning Software
RingCentral Events vs Whova
RingCentral Events 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 scoreRingCentral Events · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly RingCentral Events
- Most featuresWhova · 1 of 5
RingCentral Events scores higher on our rubric for event planning software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
RingCentral Events is the better fit for teams focused on virtual and hybrid experiences. Whova is the better fit for teams running attendee-focused events of any size.
- RingCentral Events fits best
Teams focused on virtual and hybrid experiences
- Whova fits best
Teams running attendee-focused events of any size
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Side by side
| Feature | RingCentral Events 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Whova 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Event Planning Software | #8 in Event Planning Software |
| Best for | Teams focused on virtual and hybrid experiences | Teams running attendee-focused events of any size |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $99/user/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Community, Live chat, Phone | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features RingCentral Events 0/5 · Whova 1/5 | ||
| Attendee registration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Event site builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Session management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Onsite check-in | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Virtual or hybrid events | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum attendees | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | RingCentral Events is a cloud and mobile event platform for organizations running webinars, virtual, hybrid, and onsite experiences. It suits marketing teams and organizations of different sizes that need branded event pages, multiple… Read the review → |
Whova is a cloud and mobile event management platform for conferences, trade shows, associations, corporate events, and other organized gatherings. It serves small, mid-market, and enterprise teams that need to manage attendee… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
RingCentral Events — where it wins
- Supports virtual, hybrid, onsite, and webinar event formats
- Multiple stages, networking areas, expo booths, and engagement tools
- AI features plus analytics dashboards and CRM integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid access starts at $99 per organizer monthly
- Registration and onsite operations are less deep than full event suites
- Teams needing advanced onsite workflows may need another platform
Whova — where it wins
- Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
- Combines ticketing, mobile networking, check-in, and analytics
- Includes exhibitor tools, lead retrieval, and targeted communications
Where it doesn't
- Organizer pricing requires a sales quote
- No free plan for organizers
- Support is not available 24/7
- RingCentral Events8.8/10 · 30-day trial
A virtual-first event platform with stages, networking, expo booths, analytics, and AI tools.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Whova8.5/10 · Pricing on request
Whova brings registration, attendee engagement, onsite operations, and analytics into one platform.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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