Bizzabo vs Whova (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Whova grades higher than Bizzabo: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Whova grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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
From $499/mo
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 Whova if
- Fits if you run multi-session conferences or expos
- Works for events that want an attendee app next to registration
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you run a small gathering, as it is aimed at multi-session events
- Watch out: no prices are published, only a quote form
- Watch out: it says its ticket fee is lower than others but gives no figure
- Not for you if you want a free plan or a trial, as neither is listed
How we grade them
| 1.8GPABizzaboWeak | 2.0GPAWhovaFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CNo prices are published; the pricing page is a quote request. It sits in the middle by default. |
| 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 and ticketing, custom flows, abandoned-registration reminders, exhibitor and sponsor registration, attendee segments and fee handling. |
| 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. Registration flows and an event app are set up for each event. |
| Platforms and integrations | BA web platform; the listing names HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce and Oracle Eloqua. | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with HubSpot, MemberClicks, Mailchimp and Eventbrite. |
| Best for | conferences and field events for large teams | event app, registration and ticketing for conferences |
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 Whova. How we grade
Where they differ
- Whova also covers forms and surveys.
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At a glance
| Bizzabo | Whova | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $499 per user / month, billed annually, 3 user minimum | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Bizzabo | Whova |
| Price read from | bizzabo.com | Not confirmed |
| 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.
Whova
- No prices are published: the pricing page is a quote request form that asks about event format, length, attendance and events per year.
- The site says its ticket fee is lower than other platforms but gives no figure on the pages we read.
- Aimed at multi-session events rather than a quick sign-up page for a small gathering.
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.
Whova
- Registration and ticketing
- Free or paid tickets with several ticket types, early-bird pricing, discount codes, group tickets, add-ons, and member-only or invite-only tickets.
- Custom registration flows
- Custom fields and questions that change by ticket type or answer, plus session sign-up so organizers know headcount early.
- Abandoned-registration reminders
- Automatic follow-ups to people who started registering but did not finish, along with campaign tracking links and email campaigns to past attendees.
- Exhibitor and sponsor registration
- Separate registration pages for exhibitors and sponsors, tiered packages, a la carte options and booth selection on a floor map.
- Attendee segments
- Group attendees to send targeted messages, print details on badges and export lists for caterers or transport.
- Fee handling
- Organizers can pass fees on to registrants and accept offline payments such as check, cash or wire.
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.
Whova
Pricing could not be confirmed. See whova.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Bizzabo or Whova?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Bizzabo starts at $499 per user / month, billed annually, 3 user minimum, and Whova has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Bizzabo or Whova?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Bizzabo nor Whova has a free plan.
Which platforms do Bizzabo and Whova run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Whova lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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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.