Bizzabo vs Stova (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Bizzabo grades higher than Stova: 1.8 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Bizzabo grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Bizzabo
Event management platform for conferences and field events
Which one is for you
Pick Bizzabo if
- Fits if you run large conferences with a budget over $17,999 a year
- Works for sponsor-led events that need sponsor ROI reports
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you are a small team, as the floor is $17,999 a year on an annual contract
- Skip it if you want a free plan or trial, as only a demo is offered
- Watch out: onsite software, sponsor ROI, networking, API access and SSO are separate add-ons, not priced on the page
- Watch out: the Klik SmartBadge wearable is quoted per event
Pick Stova if
- Fits if you run conferences or trade shows with exhibitors and sessions
- Works for teams that want events and meetings management in one place
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you run few events: packages start at $1,995 plus $3.00 a registration
- Watch out: the pricing page doesn't say if a package is per event or per year
- Tight if you need onsite services, Stova BI or venue sourcing, all priced on request
- Skip it if you want a free plan or a trial, as neither is listed
How we grade them
| 1.8GPABizzaboWeak | 1.6GPAStovaWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D$499 per user a month with a 3-user minimum, which is $17,999 a year or about $1,500 a month, against a category whose dearest tenth starts at $833. | D$1,995 for Core, $5,995 for Pro and $12,995 for Enterprise, each plus $3.00 to $5.60 a registration. That is well above what the category charges. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan or trial; the page points to a demo. | FNothing free: no free plan and no trial are on record for this listing. |
| Features | BRegistration and ticketing, email campaigns and branding, a mobile event app, onsite software, sponsor ROI and networking, with integrations and an API. | BRegistration, sessions and speakers, exhibitor tools, onsite and lead retrieval, virtual and hybrid, and meetings management. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. It is bought through a demo and set up event by event, so there is a learning curve. | CNo store rating on record. A package of this size comes with setup and onboarding. |
| Platforms and integrations | BA web platform; the listing names HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce and Oracle Eloqua. | CWeb only on the listing, with two integrations named: Map Your Show and MeetingSelect. |
| Best for | conferences and field events for large teams | event management for conferences and trade shows |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Bizzabo and Stova. How we grade
Where they differ
- Bizzabo also covers email campaigns.
- Stova also covers webinars.
At a glance
| Bizzabo | Stova | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $499 per user / month, billed annually, 3 user minimum | $1,995 package plus per-registration fee from $3.00 |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Bizzabo | Stova |
| Price read from | bizzabo.com | stova.io |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Bizzabo
- Sold on an annual contract with a 3-user minimum, which the page states as starting at $17,999 a year.
- Add-ons such as the virtual production suite, onsite software, sponsor ROI, networking, API access and SSO are listed separately and not priced on the page.
- The Klik SmartBadge wearable is quoted per event, so its price is not published.
- There is no free plan or trial listed on the pricing page; the page points to a demo.
Stova
- The pricing page does not say whether a package price is per event or per year, so the billing basis is unconfirmed.
- Per-registration fees are added to each package price and rise with the tier.
- On-site services, Stova BI and venue sourcing are priced on request.
Key features
Bizzabo
- Registration and ticketing
- The base platform includes ticketing and registration, advanced registration flows, a contact database and an event website builder.
- Email campaigns and branding
- Email campaigns and private-label branding are part of the base package, and unlimited event templates are included.
- Mobile event app
- A mobile app is included, and a custom-branded app is a paid add-on.
- Onsite software
- The Advanced Onsite add-on covers badge printing, quick check-in, session access and lead capture through the Onsite Command App.
- Sponsor ROI and networking
- Paid add-ons cover a sponsor portal with lead retrieval and reporting, plus 1:1 meeting scheduling and matchmaking.
- Integrations and API
- Martech and CRM integrations with HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce MCAE and Oracle Eloqua are an add-on, as is access to the open API.
Stova
- Registration
- Configurable templates and workflows, attendee-type flows, group bookings, discount codes and waitlisting.
- Session and speaker management
- Collects speaker and session submissions and manages agendas and capacity.
- Exhibitor resource center
- A self-service portal for exhibitor tasks, file collection and polls, with a Map Your Show floor integration.
- Onsite and lead retrieval
- Check-in, session scanning and lead retrieval, with on-site staff available as a paid service.
- Virtual and hybrid
- Breakout rooms, live chat, polls, live streaming and an on-demand library for online events.
- Strategic meetings management
- Centralizes meeting approvals, budgeting, venue sourcing and policy enforcement.
Plans
Bizzabo
Event Experience OS$499
per user / month, billed annually (3 user minimum)
Unlimited events and registrations, ticketing, branding, email campaigns, website builder, mobile app, reporting. Page also states from $17,999 a year.
Klik SmartBadgeCustom
Wearable event badges for networking and lead capture. Single-event and multi-event pricing is available by quote.
Stova
Core$1,995
package price, plus $3.00 and up per registration
White labeling, reporting, abstracts, intelligence dashboards, API, virtual platform and DIY lead retrieval.
Pro$5,995
package price, plus $4.50 and up per registration
Adds an account manager, full white labeling, branded mobile app, broadcast studio and SSO.
Enterprise$12,995
package price, plus $5.60 and up per registration
Adds premium integrations, advanced security and MFA, branded mobile apps and the exhibitor resource center.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Bizzabo or Stova?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Bizzabo starts at $499 per user / month, billed annually, 3 user minimum, and Stova starts at $1,995 package plus per-registration fee from $3.00.
Which has a free plan, Bizzabo or Stova?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Bizzabo nor Stova has a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.