Stova vs Whova

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Stova #5 in Event Booking Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Stova

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Whova #7 in Event Booking Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Whova

• Stova fits best

  Large hybrid and virtual conferences

• Whova fits best

  All-format events with networking

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Side by side

Feature	Stova —/10 Visit ↗	Whova —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#5 in Event Booking Software	#7 in Event Booking Software
Best for	Large hybrid and virtual conferences	All-format events with networking
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone · 24/7	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Stova 1/4 · Whova 1/4
Event registration	Not published	Not published
Ticketing	✓	✓
Payment processing	Not published	Not published
Seating management	Not published	Not published
Specs
Event formats	Not published	Not published
Check-in tools	Not published	Not published
Attendee limit	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Covers registration, ticketing, payments, check-in, badges, and session scanning Supports virtual and hybrid events with streaming and attendee mobile apps Connects CRM, marketing, payment, analytics, and API workflows	Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats Combines ticketing, networking, check-in, and analytics Includes exhibitor tools, lead retrieval, and speaker management
Cons	Contact-sales pricing requires a conversation before purchase planning Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of smaller events Managed onsite services and enterprise workflows can require more coordination	Organizer pricing is quote-based No free plan for organizers 24/7 support is not offered
Our verdict	Stova is an event management platform for organizations running in-person, hybrid, and virtual programs. Its scope runs from branded registration pages, ticketing, payment collection, group registration, and email campaigns to onsite QR… Read the review →	Whova is a cloud and mobile event management platform for conferences, trade shows, associations, corporate events, and other organized gatherings. It brings registration, customizable forms, ticket types, event websites, agendas, speaker… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Stova — where it wins

  • Covers registration, ticketing, payments, check-in, badges, and session scanning
  • Supports virtual and hybrid events with streaming and attendee mobile apps
  • Connects CRM, marketing, payment, analytics, and API workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales pricing requires a conversation before purchase planning
  • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of smaller events
  • Managed onsite services and enterprise workflows can require more coordination

• Whova — where it wins

  • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
  • Combines ticketing, networking, check-in, and analytics
  • Includes exhibitor tools, lead retrieval, and speaker management

  Where it doesn't

  • Organizer pricing is quote-based
  • No free plan for organizers
  • 24/7 support is not offered

• Stova—/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event suite for enterprise programs spanning registration, onsite, virtual, and analytics.

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• Whova—/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event suite with networking, ticketing, check-in, and analytics.

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