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Head-to-head · Event Booking Software

Whova vs RainFocus

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Whova #7 in Event Booking Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Whova
RainFocus #8 in Event Booking Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit RainFocus

Whova leads on 0 checks, RainFocus 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 scoreWhova · 8.5/10

Whova scores higher on our rubric for event booking software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Whova is the better fit for all-format events with networking. RainFocus is the better fit for enterprise event programs with recommendations.

  • Whova fits best

    All-format events with networking

  • RainFocus fits best

    Enterprise event programs with recommendations

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Side by side

Feature Whova 8.5/10 Visit ↗ RainFocus 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #7 in Event Booking Software #8 in Event Booking Software
Best for All-format events with networking Enterprise event programs with recommendations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Whova 1/4 · RainFocus 1/4
Event registration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ticketing ✓ ✓
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Seating management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Event formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Check-in tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
  • Combines ticketing, networking, check-in, and analytics
  • Includes exhibitor tools, lead retrieval, and speaker management
  • Covers registration, payments, communications, onsite operations, and analytics
  • Supports attendee apps, exhibitor portals, lead scanning, and reporting
  • AI-powered session and content recommendations aid attendee discovery
Cons
  • Organizer pricing is quote-based
  • No free plan for organizers
  • 24/7 support is not offered
  • Contact-sales pricing limits self-serve buying and budget comparison
  • Web-only deployment may not suit teams requiring other environments
  • Enterprise-focused scope can exceed the needs of small event teams
Our verdict

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…

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RainFocus is a cloud event marketing and management platform for organizations running in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs. It brings event websites, program management, configurable registration flows, ticket payments, refund…

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  1. WhovaEvent Booking Software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. RainFocusEvent Booking Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • RainFocus — where it wins

    • Covers registration, payments, communications, onsite operations, and analytics
    • Supports attendee apps, exhibitor portals, lead scanning, and reporting
    • AI-powered session and content recommendations aid attendee discovery

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing limits self-serve buying and budget comparison
    • Web-only deployment may not suit teams requiring other environments
    • Enterprise-focused scope can exceed the needs of small event teams
  • Whova8.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit WhovaFull verdict →
  • RainFocus8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A full event suite for enterprise programs, with AI recommendations and sales-led pricing.

    Visit RainFocusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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