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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Whova Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews NW Nancy W conference attendeeTextiles, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “The room assignments for meetings, and the site map were very helpful for a fast paced conference in a large confusing hotel convention setting, where it would have been very difficult to find meeting rooms on various floors.“ August 19, 2026 Cori D HR GeneralistInformation Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Too many places for discussion - I would get confused about what I saw in a Q&A post vs. a discussion board vs. Organizer Announcements.“ September 1, 2026 HA Hizikiyas Gerawork A Malaria Case management coordinatorGovernment Administration, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Furthermore, its interactive polling and live Q&A features significantly enhance participant engagement, making health workshops and program reviews far more collaborative and impactful.“ June 17, 2026 JS Jacob S ProsecutorGovernment Administration, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I don't think the app is near as good as the desktop or laptop web portal, and I wish the functionality were similar with both.“ May 5, 2026 SM Sithembinkosi M Director - Projects and Dam Management ServicesCivil Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The App essentially serves as the best member of the organising team for purposes of customer support and ensuring that the customers or conference delegates can focus on the proceedings without the usual attendant logistical challenges relating to movements around the venue.“ June 2, 2026 JS Janice S Program Manager in AcquisitionsGovernment Administration, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The fact that it did not recognize me or allow me to use two emails for one profile.“ September 4, 2026 HA Hizikiyas Gerawork A Malaria Case management coordinatorGovernment Administration, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Whova serves as an excellent platform for public health events by streamlining stakeholder networking and collaboration through its intuitive community board and participant profiles.“ June 17, 2026 KS Kaitlyn S Human Resources GeneralistNon-Profit Organization Management, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It seems hard to determine which notifications are new and how to respond to them.“ April 29, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 2498 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Mo F. Mainframe System Admin Financial Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best conference app I have encountered" August 26, 2026 5.0 This was my first time using Whova. It was easy to setup, locate a QR code for sharing contact information and locate where I needed to be and when with the help of a floor map. I loved the surveys and points game on the Leaderboard to keep everyone engaged. Also, the document option to download or open on the mobile device really helped as well. Pros Everything I needed for the conference was contained within a single app. It was easy to navigate between the agenda, contacts, floor map and documents from the sessions. When there was a session cancellation, it appeared in the app, so I was able to quickly access the full agenda and mark another session to attend. Cons Honestly, I do not recall something that I could say I did not like about the app. Nothing comes to mind. I encountered no issues while using the app. Review Source Heather M. Supervisor and Case Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Whova Makes Conference Navigation Easy!" August 25, 2026 5.0 I enjoy Whova and hope to be able to utilize it at each conference I attend now and in the future. There are many great benefits including connecting with fellow attendees and speakers while also having the ability to navigate and manage my own conference agenda, notes, and photos. Pros I appreciated the ease with which I could navigate the conference through the Whova app. I also enjoyed being able to manage my conference notes and photos (as well as sharing photos with other attendees) within the app. Cons I have yet to find any cons in regards to Whova! I am very pleased with the ease of use and the value it gives to all conference attendees. Review Source SJ Shawn J. Event Manager Events Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Whova- who cares?" August 18, 2025 2.0 It was difficult to send customized messages to buyers and register attendees. Whova lacks flexibility and pushes for more sales and self-promotion. The purpose of technology and automation is to save time. Instead, we spent a significant amount of time trying to make the system function properly and addressing problems that our buyers/attendees were having. Pros I was able to reach local support when issues arose, but problems arose often. The system processed all the sales, but that's where the problems started. Cons Required fields were bypassed-creating shipping issues as mailing addresses (which had to be manually added) were not collected. Buyers were not registered as attendees and managing a group of attendees was difficult. The system is not intuitive nor easy to work with. A list of buyers can be downloaded but is not formatted to be imported to send out emails for further instructions. The email options in other cases are canned Whova messages that cannot be edited, and create confusion among event attendees because they're so poorly worded. This is a poorly thought-out system, which is busy trying to do everything but skips the basics. Switched from [Eventbrite](https://www.capterra.com/p/114949/Eventbrite/) Event Brite would not allow the buyer of a group of tickets to assign a ticket to their guests. Whova claimed this would be easy. Review Source Michelle C. CEO Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy Event Networking and a Positive Experience" August 1, 2026 4.0 My overall experience with Whova was very positive. The app was easy to use and made the event feel more organized and interactive. I especially liked being able to connect with other attendees and participate in event-related conversations in one place. Pros Whova made it easy to connect and network with other event attendees. The app was simple to navigate, and the networking features helped me engage with people before, during, and after the event. Cons I did not experience any major drawbacks while using Whova. Everything I needed was easy to find and worked well for the event. Review Source Mike D. Weatherization Program Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great App to use " September 22, 2026 5.0 The experience was great with the use of this app. I was able to connect with everyone easily from the event managers to the attendees. Pros Whova was easy to use and keeps you up to date on any changes. It is also a good tool to help manage your agenda. Cons I cannot come up with anything that I disliked about Whova. I had no issues with the use of this app Review Source VR Verified Reviewer HR Generalist Information Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Product" September 1, 2026 5.0 Very easy to navigate as an event attendee. Attendees are able to use the app to do the bare minimum, or can use the app to get the full blown experience. Pros This app was very easy to use. There are a lot of options for customizing the event experience and I was thankful for all of the discussion boards and opportunities to connect with other attendees. Loved that the event map was built into each session details. Cons Too many places for discussion - I would get confused about what I saw in a Q&A post vs. a discussion board vs. Organizer Announcements. This reflects how users were utilizing the options, but it did create some confusion about where to go for the information I was seeking. Review Source Samuel J. Government Programs Manager Insurance Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Whova, automation that makes sense! " August 25, 2026 5.0 It worked very smoothly and for the first time I had all 80+ contacts that attended my presentation electronically. WAAAYY better than the old notebook sign-in sheet LOL Pros Whova is a great way to prepare for giving a presentation. It allows attendees to pre-register, for you to ask questions pre-event, and makes it easy to follow up on those who registered. Cons If people don't download the app/register you don't know they attended and can't follow up with them outside of personal contact. Review Source RL Rachel L. Nevada State Cataloger and Metadata Librarian Libraries Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Whova love" September 22, 2026 5.0 It works really well and I love being able to access slides and notes I made during sessions. The picture gallery is wonderful too. Pros I like being able to get in touch with other conference attendees before and after the conference and being able to answer and respond to icebreaker questions leading up to the event. Cons I don't love the number of notifications. There is often a lot going on during the conference so having so many is often distracting. Review Source Jordan S. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Whova - the conference continuity app" September 1, 2026 5.0 Overall, a great app. If your goal is keeping attendees engaged as a community rather than just handing them a digital schedule, this is the one. Pros Whova is the first event app I've used that actually keeps people in touch across the whole conference, not just while they're in the building. Before the event, attendees were already introducing themselves and setting up meetups. During, the agenda, session updates, and messaging replaced the usual chaos of email and paper schedules. And after, the conversations kept going for weeks, which is where most event apps go dead. What I liked most: Easy for attendees to figure out with no hand-holding Networking features that people actually use Agenda and announcements in one place, updated in real time Community board stays active after the event ends Cons Minor gripe: there's a lot going on in the app, so first-time users may need a minute to find everything. Not a dealbreaker. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Medical Director Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "easy to use" September 15, 2026 5.0 a good surprise , I have such an habit to use such application (for EPA congrès for example ) and it was very friendly to use. Pros The planning of conférences, the linked scientific papers, and the possibilité to build our own porgramm and sessions. Cons The social media, to share the impression of the congress, the notifications for the beggining of the sessions was not useful. Review Source MG Mailani G. HRRC Human Resources Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Helpful and Easy-to-Use Experience for First-Time Attendees" June 9, 2026 5.0 As a first-time attendee, I found it especially helpful in giving me a clear idea of what to expect throughout the event. The information provided allowed me to feel more prepared and less uncertain about how things would unfold. Having access to details ahead of time made it easier to understand the flow of activities and what I should anticipate. It helped reduce any initial confusion and gave me more confidence in navigating the experience. Overall, it served as a useful guide that made my first experience smoother and more comfortable, allowing me to focus on fully participating. Pros It was easy to navigate and made the overall experience smooth and efficient. I especially appreciated how clearly the layout was organized, which helped me find everything I needed without confusion. It was also very helpful to have access to the schedule, as it allowed me to stay informed and prepared for upcoming activities. Having that visibility made it much easier to plan ahead and manage my time effectively. Overall, the system felt user-friendly and practical, and it provided helpful information in a way that was simple to understand and use. I found it to be a valuable tool that supported my needs well. Cons I did not experience any significant drawbacks while using Whova. Overall, the platform was easy to navigate and provided all the information I needed in a clear and organized way. If anything, there were only very minor areas where I needed a moment to explore certain features, but nothing that interfered with my experience. Everything functioned smoothly, and the layout made it simple to locate schedules, updates, and event details. Overall, my experience was positive, and I found the app to be helpful and efficient without any notable concerns or frustrations during use. Review Source SN Shawn N. Chief Executive Officer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Whova didn't crash and people actually showed up" April 12, 2026 5.0 It worked perfectly well with 20 simultaneous sessions and people were never lost in the halls. The days of tracking attendance by hand on 12 different campus locations is behind us. And, the vendors no longer scream about collecting leads since the App finally read the badge data from their vendor badges. Pros The tech-support person, stayed awake until 3 am to fix all my errors, big relief. I set up the majority of the registration process on my own and it did stay up during the huge crush of people registering. The support didn't bring down the whole program and I thought it would. And it works great as far as sending the correct link to zoom. Cons Exporting all the attendee info into csv is an absolute nightmare. The column names never match and windows always mess up the format. The admin app is almost completely worthless for doing anything but checking in attendees; therefore I had to carry my lap top around the entire building. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Business Development Representative Computer & Network Security Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "First time Whova user - Exhibitor" May 19, 2026 5.0 Overall experience was a great one using Whova. Some improvements to the app user experience could be improved, but minor. Really just a positive experience and review overall. Pros As an Exhibitor, I like the ability to connect with attendees before and during the event. The ability to post pictures and get different perspectives of everything that went on during the conference was great. Cons I do feel the app has a lot going on and if it could be simplified in some way I would like that. Also I had a tough time access Whova on my laptop. Is there a desktop version of the platform. That would be great for post event follow-ups. Review Source IG Ilana G. Social Worker Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "When Engagement Becomes Empowerment: My Whova Experience" September 30, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Whova was amazing. I loved how it allowed people to engage with my topic constructively, making discussions more meaningful and interactive. It even contributed to me winning an award for active participation! The personalized templates were uplifting and gave the whole experience a positive, inspiring feel. Beyond the event, Whova helped me build real connections people saw me for who I am, and some even reached out for mentorship, which was humbling since I usually see myself as the one seeking guidance. Truly, Whova is one of the best digital storytelling tools I’ve used. Pros What I liked most about Whova was how it brought everything I needed into one space event schedules, speaker details, live updates, and networking opportunities. The app made it simple to stay on track with sessions while also discovering new ones that matched my interests. I especially enjoyed the community board and networking features, which helped me connect with other participants in meaningful ways P.S i even got to set in person meet ups. It felt like the conversations extended beyond the conference hall, creating a sense of community. Overall, Whova made the entire event experience seamless, engaging, and much more interactive. Cons What I liked the least was that some notifications felt a bit overwhelming at times. It would be great to have more control over which alerts to receive. Review Source JS Jacob S. Prosecutor Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Effective, focused and Efficient" May 5, 2026 5.0 Excellent overview for a hybrid virtual and in-person conference - I really felt connected to material and other attendees, and learned a lot. Pros I like that the entire conference is available in one platform - webcasts, conference materials, reference materials, the networking opportunities, and found that having a click-through agenda with a "my notes" and "my agenda" section was really useful. I can tag events to watch again later, or if I was double- or sometimes triple-booked with classes I wanted to see but couldn't due to scheduling conflicts, I can get back to them instantly. Cons I don't think the app is near as good as the desktop or laptop web portal, and I wish the functionality were similar with both. It's good, but not great. Phones are a limiting factor for sure. Review Source SA Stacy A. Marketing Specialist Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Whova - A Welcomed Mediator to Manage Expectation & Promote Growth Goals" April 28, 2026 5.0 Easy to navigate, which really encouraged usage by a wider demographic. Hence the customer support and value for money was achieved. Pros The tool provided the opportunity to interact and share leadership insights and give encouragement to new leaders. Sharing knowledge, leadership tools and techniques to improve performance. It also allowed the planners to manage the flow of the conference and support topics that had more relevance. Cons Whova had the potential to keep me "too glued to my screen" since I am an individual that likes to manage and balance my work-life commitment. Some aspects encouraged competitive interactions based on usage. Which saw some persons sending messages to score points - A bit intrusive after certain hours. Review Source Dana P. CVOM Veterinary Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Conference/Event Companion!" May 1, 2026 5.0 I used Whova for both of the FVMA conferences I attended. I liked being able to create my schedule of events as well as seeing which of my fellow team members were attending. The open forums and ability to take notes on the app are also amazing! Pros The app is super easy to use. I can find all of the information I need regarding scheduled events/conferences at one easy click. I love also being able to see who else is attending in my direct network as well as other people that might be great to meet. Cons I can't think of anything I didn't like about Whova. It's a great app- I also love how I get updates after events. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Transition Specialist Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Whova Review " February 24, 2026 5.0 I have used Whova at a couple of conferences and I do like the ability to access agendas and information in one spot. I also appreciated the ability to share contact throuhg a QR code. Pros I really enjoyed the ability to create your own scheduled agenda. I also appreciated the ability to take notes in the app. Cons I was only able to do the survey for one session after that it said I had already completed the survey. Review Source KD Kiana D. PR Chair Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Whova is a must-have for any conference! " June 16, 2026 5.0 Overall, I've known Whova to make our conference more exciting and connected. Participants can get connected before the conference, making the discussions and interactions more meaningful. It helps connect the attendees to the speakers, and helps groups to network easily. Pros Whova works wonderfully to help participants get access to needed files, ask questions, and even meet up with other participants. Our group always raves about how Whova helps keep the event running and connect them to others. Cons It can sometimes be a little overwhelming for a first time user, and I've known a few folks who get intimidated by it at the beginning and may not use it to its fullest potential. Review Source Lauren M. Attendee Government Relations Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent App" May 5, 2026 5.0 Excellent App, would higly recommend using this for managing events with a variety of optional schedules Pros Easy and user friendly event management made easy. Transparent with attendees. Great way to scan the event atendees Cons Nothing particularly was unpleasant. I didnt have any bigs or issues. Not too many emails once downloading the app. Review Source JM Jennifer M. social worker Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Nifty Program" June 2, 2026 5.0 Positive - I would recommend using it again despite my preference for paper schedules I see the benefits and also earth friendly benefits of Whova Pros \*the ease at checking schedules and introducing myself to session participants \*the ability to schedule sessions or additional times/meet ups. Cons \*One more thing on my phone \*I still don't understand how I am getting my ceus \*I still prefer paper schedules Review Source LS Les S. Probation Educator Government Administration Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Loved Whova!" May 7, 2026 5.0 My first time, I loved this app, was at the MCCAC conference last week and really enjoyed all the features I have not see with other conference apps. I liked it so much I sent it to the American Probation and Parole Association to consider looking at when our app contract is up. Pros Easy use and download. I liked that I could find who was signed up for my training and send them a welcome. My training had 2 sessions so could remind them they had to attend both. Cons Maybe a little too much push out. Lots of follow up that maybe I didnt need to be bothered with, could there be an option to opt in or out of these? Review Source SL Sarah L. Assistant to the Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "pronounce WHO- va" June 16, 2026 5.0 It is a great way to keep up on people and the agenda. I liked that we could see the whole agenda, put things on our own agendas, rate the sessions, see what others were doing outside of the sessions to have some fun and get to know each other. Pros I was totally new to the app, and found it easy to use. It makes it easy to get everyone's contact info. Cons I didn't find anything wrong, but I should have explored the app more because it had a lot more features I didn't realize were there! Review Source CB Carrie B. Administrator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Whova Rocks" June 23, 2026 5.0 Love how Whova keeps me engaged throughout a conference from agendas, to pictures, to break out sessions, to notes from presenters. Pros As a conference attendee, Whova was easy to use to manage my breakout sessions and conference agenda. It also is a fun experience as you can follow others experiences at the conference. I love how secure it is so presenters can share their slides or notes. Cons No issues with Whova over the last 3 years of using it during conferences. I cannot think of one thing. Review Source HC Heidi C. Educator Alternative Medicine Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "AWESOME EVENT APP!" March 24, 2026 5.0 awesome! really had a ball using it! makes life easier taking things in and keeping up with things in a conference Pros easy to use, download and very complete and comprehensive, all the pertinent things to know are all included, especially the features of the contacts and leads and the scan of the QR code so easy! and the upload pics Cons when I scanned the QR code of the docs after several times it doesnt scan successfully anymore. So I quit and was back to manually listing down names. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.