The Whova Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Whova in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Whova
The Insider’s Guide
Event app, registration and ticketing for conferences and expos
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among event ticketing platforms, read from Whova’s own pages.
Made by Whova · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Whova’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Whova’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
2.0
GPA, above 12 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade
Whova is an event management platform that combines an attendee mobile app with registration and ticketing, an event website builder, check-in and badge printing, and exhibitor and sponsor management. It is aimed at conferences, association events, trade shows, and corporate and nonprofit events, and it also covers hybrid and virtual formats.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Whova, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The pricing page is a quote form, and the site says its ticket fee is lower than other platforms' without giving a figure.
- 1
Best for event app, registration and ticketing for conferences
Whova combines registration and ticketing with an event app for conferences and expos.
- 2
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 3
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.
- 4
Custom registration flows
Custom fields and questions that change by ticket type or answer, plus session sign-up so organizers know headcount early.
- 5
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.
- 6
A 2.0 GPA, above 12 of 45
That is against the other event ticketing platforms we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Whova you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Whova at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Whova
- Category
- Event Ticketing
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for event app, registration and ticketing for conferences
Whova combines registration and ticketing with an event app for conferences and expos. The pricing page is a quote form, and the site says its ticket fee is lower than other platforms' without giving a figure.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No prices are published; the pricing page is a quote request. It sits in the middle by default. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing free: no free plan and no trial are on record for this listing. |
| Features | B | Registration and ticketing, custom flows, abandoned-registration reminders, exhibitor and sponsor registration, attendee segments and fee handling. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Registration flows and an event app are set up for each event. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone and Android, with HubSpot, MemberClicks, Mailchimp and Eventbrite. |
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 Whova is for
- Fits if you run multi-session conferences or expos
- Works for events that want an attendee app next to registration
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Conferences and association events that want registration and an attendee app in one system
- Trade shows with exhibitor and sponsor sales
- Organizers who accept offline payments or need to pass fees to registrants
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Whova's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No prices are published; the pricing page is a quote request.
We could not confirm Whova’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. whova.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Event app, registration and ticketing for conferences and expos. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: forms, surveys, reports, email campaigns, ticketing.
Web, iPhone and Android, with HubSpot, MemberClicks, Mailchimp and Eventbrite.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- HubSpot
- MemberClicks
- Mailchimp
- Eventbrite
Whova is made by Whova.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
12/45
Other event ticketing platforms it is graded above
Whova's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 12 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 6.
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. Whova’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 6 of 45
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 45
- BFeaturesAbove 14 of 45
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 45
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 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 Whova you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. 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: 27 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms grade higher.
What you could make
- Forms, surveys and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
- Selling tickets and checking them at the door.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Whova’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, Bizzabo, Eventbrite, PheedLoop and Swoogo
The 5 tools Whova is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Cvent
Paid
Enterprise event registration, attendee app and check-in.
- Only Whova lists iOS and Android apps.
- Whova also covers forms and surveys.
- Cvent also covers webinars.
- 1.8GPA
Bizzabo
From $499/mo
Event management platform for conferences and field events.
- Only Whova lists iOS and Android apps.
- Whova also covers forms and surveys.
- 3.0GPA
Eventbrite
Free plan · from $15/mo
Ticketing and event marketplace, with fees usually paid by buyers.
- Eventbrite has a free plan. Whova does not.
- Whova also covers forms and surveys.
- 2.0GPA
PheedLoop
From $950/yr
Modular event registration, check-in and event app software.
- Whova also covers forms, surveys and email campaigns.
- PheedLoop also covers webinars.
- 1.6GPA
Swoogo
From $11,800/yr
Event registration and management for conferences and field events.
- Only Whova lists iOS and Android apps.
- Whova also covers surveys and email campaigns.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
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 Whova free?
No. Whova is a paid product.
What platforms does Whova work on?
Whova is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Whova have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Whova is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Whova have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Whova is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Whova open source?
Whova is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does Whova integrate with?
Whova's listing names HubSpot, MemberClicks, Mailchimp and Eventbrite.
Who makes Whova?
Whova is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Whova?
The closest alternatives to Whova in our directory are Cvent, Bizzabo, Eventbrite, PheedLoop and Swoogo.
How does Whova compare with other event ticketing platforms?
Whova's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 12 of the 45 other event ticketing platforms we grade, and level with 6.
Could I make my own version of Whova?
To replace Whova you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Whova’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 Whova'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 Whova. Prices change, so check whova.com 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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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Whova, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/whova
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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