PheedLoop vs Whova (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, PheedLoop and Whova share a 2.0 GPA, neither has a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on which features you need.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
PheedLoop
Modular event registration, check-in and event app software
From $950/yr
Which one is for you
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 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
| 2.0GPAPheedLoopFair | 2.0GPAWhovaFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$950 a year is about $79 a month, between the category's middle and top quarter. Modules and hardware come on top, so the real bill is higher. | 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 and no trial on record in the listing, so there is nothing to try before paying. | FNothing free: no free plan and no trial are on record for this listing. |
| Features | BRegistration, check-in and badges, a mobile app, exhibitors and sponsors, virtual events and CE credit tracking. Nothing core is missing on the listing. | 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. Modules and event setup mean there is work before the first event. | CNo store rating on record. Registration flows and an event app are set up for each event. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android on the listing, though it names no integrations. | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with HubSpot, MemberClicks, Mailchimp and Eventbrite. |
| Best for | modular registration and event apps | 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: PheedLoop and Whova. How we grade
Where they differ
- PheedLoop also covers webinars.
- Whova also covers forms, surveys and email campaigns.
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At a glance
| PheedLoop | Whova | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $950 per year for the core platform, modules extra | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | PheedLoop | Whova |
| Price read from | pheedloop.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Whova
Pricing could not be confirmed. See whova.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, PheedLoop or Whova?
As of Nov 12, 2026, PheedLoop starts at $950 per year for the core platform, modules extra, and Whova has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, PheedLoop or Whova?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither PheedLoop nor Whova 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.