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The Stova Insider’s Guide

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ToolGPANovember 2026

Stova

The Insider’s Guide

Event management for conferences, trade shows and meetings

Stova, as pictured on stova.io

Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among event ticketing platforms, read from Stova’s own pages.

Made by Stova · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com

1.6GPA

Contents

  1. 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
  2. 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
  3. 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
  4. 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
  5. 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
  6. 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
  7. 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

ToolGPA put this guide together from Stova’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Stova’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.

Part 01 · Overview

Welcome

What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first

1.6

GPA, above 0 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade

Stova is event management software covering registration, session and speaker management, an exhibitor resource center, mobile apps, on-site check-in and lead retrieval, virtual events and reporting dashboards. It was formed by combining MeetingPlay, Aventri and eventcore.

To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Stova, taken from its own pages and our grades.

A package of this size comes with setup and onboarding.
From our grade for ease of use
  1. 1

    Best for event management for conferences and trade shows

    Stova covers registration, sessions, exhibitors, onsite check-in and virtual events for conferences and trade shows.

  2. 2

    What it costs

    Paid plans start at $1,995 package plus per-registration fee from $3.00.

  3. 3

    It runs on Web

    Web.

  4. 4

    Registration

    Configurable templates and workflows, attendee-type flows, group bookings, discount codes and waitlisting.

  5. 5

    Session and speaker management

    Collects speaker and session submissions and manages agendas and capacity.

  6. 6

    Exhibitor resource center

    A self-service portal for exhibitor tasks, file collection and polls, with a Map Your Show floor integration.

  7. 7

    A 1.6 GPA, above 0 of 45

    That is against the other event ticketing platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

  8. 8

    Keep it

    To replace Stova you would be making live video to hundreds of people at once. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.

Stova at a glance

Pricing
Paid, from $1,995 package plus per-registration fee from $3.00
Free plan
No
Free trial
None stated
Runs on
Web
Made by
Stova
Category
Event Ticketing
Our grade
1.6 GPA, weak

The report card

Best for event management for conferences and trade shows

Stova covers registration, sessions, exhibitors, onsite check-in and virtual events for conferences and trade shows. Packages start at $1,995 plus $3.00 and up per registration, and the page does not say whether a package is per event or per year.

ToolGPA report cardStovaGraded Nov 12, 2026
SubjectGradeComment
Value for moneyD$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 trialFNothing free: no free plan and no trial are on record for this listing.
FeaturesBRegistration, sessions and speakers, exhibitor tools, onsite and lead retrieval, virtual and hybrid, and meetings management.
Ease of useCNo store rating on record. A package of this size comes with setup and onboarding.
Platforms and integrationsCWeb only on the listing, with two integrations named: Map Your Show and MeetingSelect.
Grade point averageWeak, out of 4.01.6

An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.

Who Stova is for

  • Fits if you run conferences or trade shows with exhibitors and sessions
  • Works for teams that want events and meetings management in one place

Who it is not for

  • 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

Good to know

Good for

  • Corporate teams running conferences and sales kickoffs
  • Planners who also need meeting approvals and budgeting
  • Trade show organizers with exhibitor portals

Worth knowing

  • 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.

Part 02 · Pricing

What it costs

Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved

$1,995

To start

Stova is a paid product, starting at $1,995 package plus per-registration fee from $3.00.

That is well above what the category charges.
From our grade for value for money

  • 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.

Read from stova.io on Nov 12, 2026.

Part 03 · Features

What it does

Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it

1

Place it runs: Web

Event management for conferences, trade shows and meetings. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, ticketing, webinars.

Registration, sessions and speakers, exhibitor tools, onsite and lead retrieval, virtual and hybrid, and meetings management.
From our grade for features
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.

Where it runs

  • Web

What it works with

  • Map Your Show
  • MeetingSelect

Stova is made by Stova.

Part 04 · Standing

Where it stands

Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own

0/45

Other event ticketing platforms it is graded above

Stova's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 2.

It stands best on features (B, above 14 of 45) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 46 event ticketing platforms we grade, cut by the letter each got. Stova’s own letter is outlined.

  • DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 45
  • FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 45
  • BFeaturesAbove 14 of 45
  • CEase of useAbove 1 of 45
  • CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 45

Keep it, or make your own?

Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.

Keep it

To replace Stova you would be making live video to hundreds of people at once. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.

That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 43 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms grade higher.

What you could make

  • Reports: an app builder makes this well.

What you could not

  • Live video to hundreds of people at once.
  • Selling tickets and checking them at the door.
  • The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.

What this rests on. Stova’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.

Part 05 · Alternatives

The alternatives

The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side

Cvent, Swoogo, Zuddl, PheedLoop and Bizzabo

The 5 tools Stova is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.

Part 06 · Questions

Quick answers

The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two

11

Questions, each answered in a line or two

The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.

Is Stova free?

No. Stova is a paid product, starting at $1,995 package plus per-registration fee from $3.00.

How much does Stova cost?

Stova lists 3 plans. Core: $1,995 package price, plus $3.00 and up per registration.

What platforms does Stova work on?

Stova is available on Web.

Does Stova have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Stova is listed for Web.

Does Stova have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Stova is listed for Web.

Is Stova open source?

Stova is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.

What does Stova integrate with?

Stova's listing names Map Your Show and MeetingSelect. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes Stova?

Stova is made by a company of the same name.

What are the alternatives to Stova?

The closest alternatives to Stova in our directory are Cvent, Swoogo, Zuddl, PheedLoop and Bizzabo.

How does Stova compare with other event ticketing platforms?

Stova's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 2.

Could I make my own version of Stova?

To replace Stova you would be making live video to hundreds of people at once.

Where this guide comes from

The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Stova’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Stova's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.

Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Stova. Prices change, so check stova.io before you buy.

Part 07 · About

About ToolGPA

Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

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Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Stova’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Stova is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Stova. Prices and plans change: check stova.io before you buy.