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Head-to-head · Event Management Software

vFairs vs Whova

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score vFairs #7 in Event Management Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit vFairs
Whova #12 in Event Management Software 6.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Whova

vFairs 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 scorevFairs · 6.8/10

vFairs scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 6.8 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #12.

vFairs is the better fit for branded events with strong ticketing and check-in. Whova is the better fit for events prioritizing attendee networking.

  • vFairs fits best

    Branded events with strong ticketing and check-in

  • Whova fits best

    Events prioritizing attendee networking

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Side by side

Feature vFairs 6.8/10 Visit ↗ Whova 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.8 6.5
Ranking #7 in Event Management Software #12 in Event Management Software
Best for Branded events with strong ticketing and check-in Events prioritizing attendee networking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features vFairs 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
Our review
Pros
  • Supports paid, free, group, VIP, and tiered ticketing
  • Advanced check-in includes QR scanning, RFID, and facial recognition
  • Combines attendee apps, exhibitor tools, communications, and analytics
  • 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
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • There is no free plan or free trial
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple events
  • Organizer pricing requires a quote
  • Stripe is the listed integration
  • No organizer free plan is available
Our verdict

vFairs is an event management platform for organizations running in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. It brings together configurable event websites and registration forms, ticketing, payment processing, badge production, onsite…

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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,…

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  1. vFairsEvent Management Software 6.8Pricing on request
  2. WhovaEvent Management Software 6.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • vFairs — where it wins

    • Supports paid, free, group, VIP, and tiered ticketing
    • Advanced check-in includes QR scanning, RFID, and facial recognition
    • Combines attendee apps, exhibitor tools, communications, and analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales
    • There is no free plan or free trial
    • Its broad feature set 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
  • vFairs6.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad event suite for branded ticketing, check-in, engagement, and reporting.

    Visit vFairsFull verdict →
  • Whova6.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit WhovaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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