Whova
Whova: A broad event platform for registration, engagement, exhibitors, and hybrid delivery. Ranked #26 of 55 in Event Registration Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for engagement-focused conferences and hybrid events.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forEngagement-focused conferences and hybrid events
- Free planNo
- Founded2013 · San Diego, California, United States
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines registration, ticketing, check-in, badges, and attendee apps
- Supports networking, messaging, agendas, polls, and interactive sessions
- Adds exhibitor profiles, lead retrieval, analytics, and ROI reporting
Where it doesn't
- Organizer pricing requires a quote based on event requirements
- Stripe is the only listed integration
- There is no organizer free plan
Our verdict on Whova
Whova is an event management platform for conferences, trade shows, association events, webinars, and other professional gatherings. It brings together online registration, customizable attendee forms, free and paid ticket types, discounts, add-ons, group tickets, event websites, and embeddable registration widgets. Organizers can also manage QR-code and self-service onsite check-in, name badges, attendee communications, virtual and hybrid sessions, and post-event reporting. Attendees can access schedules, updates, networking, messaging, and polls through the Whova mobile app or web experience. It is suited to teams that want registration and participant engagement in one system across in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats.
The platform’s main strength is its breadth around attendee and exhibitor engagement. The mobile and web experiences support agendas, messaging, networking, polls, announcements, reminders, and push notifications, while virtual and hybrid features support streaming and interactive sessions. Exhibitor profiles, booths, lead retrieval, and ROI reporting extend the platform beyond basic registration. Badge design, generation, and printing plus onsite check-in also cover important event-day workflows. These capabilities make Whova a fit for conferences and professional gatherings where participation, interaction, and event content matter as much as ticket sales.
Pricing is handled through a quote based on event requirements rather than published fixed organizer plans. The published product details identify Stripe as the listed integration, which may matter to teams assessing payment and ecosystem fit. There is no organizer free plan; the attendee app is free to download, and trial accounts are mentioned without a published duration. Choose Whova if you need a broad event system with attendee experiences, communications, exhibitor tooling, and hybrid delivery. Consider an alternative if transparent self-serve pricing or a wider listed integration ecosystem is a priority.
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Whova fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Check-in app | Not verified |
| Ticketing | Yes |
| Session registration | Not verified |
| Badge printing | Not verified |
| Attendee limit | Not verified |
| Payment processing | Not verified |
| Form customization | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | whova.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Whova
- CventA broad event platform for complex programs, with quote-based pricing and extensive event operations.9.4
- EventsAirA broad event platform for complex registration, onsite operations, and hybrid delivery.9.2
- vFairsA broad event platform for branded registration, complex check-in, and exhibitor programs.9.0
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Whova is ranked in 11 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Event Registration Software.
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