Whova vs SpotMe

Whova8.7Visit SpotMe8.5Visit

Higher score Whova #3 in Mobile Event Apps 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Whova

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SpotMe #5 in Mobile Event Apps 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit SpotMe

• Whova fits best

  Organizations wanting comprehensive attendee apps

• SpotMe fits best

  Enterprise events emphasizing networking and streaming

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Side by side

Feature	Whova 8.7/10 Visit ↗	SpotMe 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Mobile Event Apps	#5 in Mobile Event Apps
Best for	Organizations wanting comprehensive attendee apps	Enterprise events emphasizing networking and streaming
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Whova 0/5 · SpotMe 0/5
Attendee networking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Personalized agenda	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Push notifications	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Check-in tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Event formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App distribution	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers registration, ticketing, check-in, networking, and analytics Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats Includes exhibitor tools, lead retrieval, and attendee communications	Supports multi-stream agendas, live video, breakouts, and on-demand content Combines matchmaking, messaging, group discussions, and gamification Offers CRM and event integrations, including Salesforce, Marketo, and Cvent
Cons	Organizer pricing requires contacting sales No free organizer plan is offered Broad functionality may exceed the needs of simple events	Pricing is available only through contacting sales Starter and Business limit the number of events Advanced is required for a branded App Store or Google Play app
Our verdict	Whova is a cloud and mobile event management platform for conferences, trade shows, associations, corporate events, and other organized gatherings. It combines customizable registration forms, paid and free ticketing, event websites,… Read the review →	SpotMe brings registration, attendee management, streaming, networking, and content distribution into web and mobile event experiences. It is designed for organizations running high-touch virtual, hybrid, or in-person events, particularly… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Whova — where it wins

  • Covers registration, ticketing, check-in, networking, and analytics
  • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
  • Includes exhibitor tools, lead retrieval, and attendee communications

  Where it doesn't

  • Organizer pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free organizer plan is offered
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of simple events

• SpotMe — where it wins

  • Supports multi-stream agendas, live video, breakouts, and on-demand content
  • Combines matchmaking, messaging, group discussions, and gamification
  • Offers CRM and event integrations, including Salesforce, Marketo, and Cvent

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is available only through contacting sales
  • Starter and Business limit the number of events
  • Advanced is required for a branded App Store or Google Play app

• Whova8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event platform combining registration, attendee engagement, onsite operations, and analytics.

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• SpotMe8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A networking- and streaming-focused event platform for organizations running high-touch programs.

  Visit SpotMeFull verdict →