PheedLoop vs Stova (2026): which should you pick?

Pick PheedLoop if

• Fits if you run conferences and want registration and an event app from one vendor
• Works for associations that need CE credit tracking

Look elsewhere if

• Pricey if you add modules: the $950 core covers the platform only
• Watch out: attendee-based module fees are added on top and come from a quote form
• Tight if you need check-in gear, since kiosks, badges and lanyards are bought separately
• Skip it if you want a free plan or a trial, as neither is listed

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

PheedLoop

• Final prices come from a quote form: they depend on the modules, attendee count and event type.
• The $950 core fee covers the platform only; attendee-based module fees are added on top.
• Check-in kiosks, badges and lanyards are bought separately.

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.

PheedLoop

Registration and ticketing

Multi-tier ticketing with an optimized checkout and automated abandoned-cart follow-ups.

Check-in and badge printing

Kiosk or mobile check-in with automatic badge printing, sold as a hardware bundle.

Mobile event app

An attendee app with schedules, maps, exhibitors and networking tools, plus gamification and live polls.

Exhibitors, sponsors and speakers

Self-serve portals for exhibitors and sponsors, plus speaker and abstract submission and review.

Virtual and hybrid events

Supports virtual and hybrid formats with streaming, video meetings and games alongside in-person events.

CE credit tracking

Tracks attendance toward continuing-education credits and generates certificates.

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.

PheedLoop

• Event Management Software$950

  per year, core platform, with unlimited events

  Core platform; additional modules start at $1 per attendee, and the exact price depends on modules, attendees and event type.

• On-Site Check-In & Badge Printing$600

  per bundle of 2 kiosks and a printer

  Hardware bundle for check-in; badges start at $1.50 per unit and lanyards at $1 per unit.

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.