# Whova Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Whova Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Registration products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova --- # Whova Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 30, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Pros and Cons](#pros-cons)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Whova ## What is Whova? Whova is an all-in-one event management platform that drives success across the entire event lifecycle. The customizable registration system streamlines the entire registration flow, with lower fees and instant payout. Whova supports multiple ticket types, including early bird tickets, group tickets, member-only or invite-only tickets, as well as exhibitor and sponsor registration. Whova's built-in marketing tools can also help boost attendance effortlessly. Whova has been recognized by the Event Technology Awards for 9 years in a row, winning accolades like Best Event Management Platform, and Best Event App. Among Whova's customers are Google, Microsoft, American Express, Lego, IKEA, L'Oreal, NASA, NSF, and countless other organizations from 100+ countries. With over 10 years of experience, Whova has powered over 50,000 in-person and virtual/hybrid events. ## What is Whova used for? [Mobile Event Apps](https://www.capterra.com/mobile-event-apps-software/)[Event Management](https://www.capterra.com/event-management-software/)[Virtual Event](https://www.capterra.com/virtual-event-software/) Overall rating Based on 2,421 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 98% Neutral 1% Negative 0% Pros & cons Comprehensive conference management platform Personalized event scheduling tools Overwhelming and persistent notifications Confusing messaging and feedback system Starting price Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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"The app made it very easy to navigate my conference experience, from selecting/locating breakout rooms, to connecting with attendees for community meet-ups, to exchanging contact information with vendors, presenters and colleagues." Overwhelming and persistent notifications 71% negative reviews out of 105 Most users report notification overload, difficulty clearing alerts, and distractions from excessive, irrelevant updates. Marlin H Data Analyst, 1,001 - 5,000 employees. "Persistent notifications with no clear all option for community and messages make those sections overwhelming." Personalized event scheduling tools 95% positive reviews out of 130 Most users report schedule tools enable easy agenda customization, calendar syncing, and real-time updates for events. Eric A Global Director of Public Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, 201 - 500 employees. "Great one-stop app for conferences, including schedules with integration to external calendar; and networking." Confusing messaging and feedback system 56% negative reviews out of 96 Some reviewers indicate message threads are hard to follow, responses are delayed, and managing discussions is cumbersome. Interactive and intuitive user experience 93% positive reviews out of 105 Most reviewers find the user interface simple to navigate, fostering engagement and seamless participant interaction. jeremy V Owner, 2 - 10 employees. "it creates an interactive experience even when not interacting directly with people." Complicated email and contact management 48% negative reviews out of 77 Some users report challenges exporting contacts, excessive emails, and difficulty sending or accessing personal messages. Tonia J Sr. Business Development Manager, 2 - 10 employees. "could not export attendee or contacts from mobile device, so rather tedious as I would rather send my follow up communications from my CRM on my desktop" ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Mobile Access 4.8 (852) 73.36% of 852 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Whova offers seamless mobile access, letting you manage event details, connect with attendees, and view agendas directly from your phone. Some reviewers find it convenient for on-the-go participation, though a few mention navigation issues and wish for more flexibility with account setup. Attendee Management 4.7 (650) 60.92% of 650 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important This aspect lets you view attendee lists, track participation, and communicate easily. Reviewers indicate it’s helpful for organizing groups, following up with contacts, and supporting networking, but some find filtering attendees and session navigation less intuitive. Agenda Management 4.8 (610) 68.20% of 610 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important It helps you organize your event schedule, select sessions, and receive reminders. Reviewers appreciate creating personalized agendas, accessing detailed session info, and planning ahead, though some mention frustration with session naming and sorting options. Real-Time Updates 4.8 (510) 65.88% of 510 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important With this capability, you receive instant notifications about schedule changes, room updates, and event announcements. Reviewers appreciate timely alerts and quick information flow, helping them stay informed, though some mention occasional issues with outdated or duplicate room listings. Networking 4.7 (457) 57.55% of 457 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Whova enables you to connect with other attendees through messaging, groups, and meetups. Users think it’s valuable for forming professional relationships, sharing interests, and engaging in discussions, though some report occasional issues with group invitations and QR code scanning. Event Scheduling 4.8 (488) 67.83% of 488 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan an event's time and location Whova 97 features Collect papers prior to an event Regulate who can view information within the system Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities It helps you organize your event schedule, select sessions, and receive reminders. Reviewers appreciate creating personalized agendas, accessing detailed session info, and planning ahead, though some mention frustration with session naming and sorting options. Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups This aspect lets you view attendee lists, track participation, and communicate easily. Reviewers indicate it’s helpful for organizing groups, following up with contacts, and supporting networking, but some find filtering attendees and session navigation less intuitive. List information about event guests A list of registered participants Track and analyze various metrics such as demographics, psychographics, behavior and other insights Use tools to engage with viewers (e.g., commenting, chat room, polling, and Q&A) Create, manage, and print wearable badges Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking Sub-room created within virtual meeting/class Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Online registration for classes Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Software that specializes in managing events such as conferences, conventions and trade shows Manage, organize, and store contact information Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Import and export data to and from software applications Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Electronically collect payments for goods or services Create and send email blasts/campaigns Reminders sent via email Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product A list of events with their respective dates Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings Show location of event's rooms and activities on a digital map Plan marketing campaigns for events Online registration for events Plan an event's time and location Manage tickets for specific events Manage location logistics and coordinate the participation of exhibitors or vendors in an event Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service Designed for events that occur online Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location Games or game-like elements to track progress and reward accomplishments Register a group/batch of attendees Curating an intentional list of prospective guests as per relative interests to achieve specific goals. Automatically identify and save contact information of potential customers Manage the process of attracting and converting business prospects into leads Ability to chat online in real time Live stream to multiple devices simultaneously Automate workflows and trigger campaigns based on customer actions Manage the process of planning and scheduling meetings, including agenda creation Whova offers seamless mobile access, letting you manage event details, connect with attendees, and view agendas directly from your phone. Some reviewers find it convenient for on-the-go participation, though a few mention navigation issues and wish for more flexibility with account setup. Allow attendees to check in via their mobile devices Utilize the same app for multiple events Manage and support multiple languages Whova enables you to connect with other attendees through messaging, groups, and meetups. Users think it’s valuable for forming professional relationships, sharing interests, and engaging in discussions, though some report occasional issues with group invitations and QR code scanning. Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection Send personal messages to clients or attendees Real-time registration over the web Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Adjust communications based on previous interactions or personal preferences Broadcast live or pre-recorded presentations, including slides, videos, and multimedia content, over the internet Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc. Receive data and information in real time Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Active reporting of data and metrics With this capability, you receive instant notifications about schedule changes, room updates, and event announcements. Reviewers appreciate timely alerts and quick information flow, helping them stay informed, though some mention occasional issues with outdated or duplicate room listings. Record live video calls to play later Oversee the process of issuing refunds Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc. Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Check-in and out via a mobile device or kiosk Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Market event via social media tools Discover speakers and manage their details, booking and time. List information about event speakers Provide sponsors with dedicated digital space within event website Raise funds via sponsors and grants Create and administer polls and surveys Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Customize, sell, and distribute tickets Connect with meeting participants remotely over video Allows users to view videos without downloading media files Virtual waiting area for attendees Make a list and register visitors Built-in website builder or integration with third-party site Features 4.7 (2,421) 4.7 Based on 2,421 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.6 (1184) ### Starting price Free trial available [View all Pricing Plans](https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/pricing/) Value for money 4.6 (1,184) 4.6 Based on 1,184 reviews ## Integrations [ Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/)[ Mailchimp](https://www.capterra.com/p/110228/MailChimp/)[ Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/)[ Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/)[ SurveyMonkey](https://www.capterra.com/p/253516/SurveyMonkey/)[ Eventbrite](https://www.capterra.com/p/114949/Eventbrite/)[ Stripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/) ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.6 (1462) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.6 (1,462) 4.6 Based on 1,462 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.8 Based on 2,421 reviews Filter by rating 5(1979) 4(401) 3(31) 2(4) 1(6) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent Jonathan W. Assistant Professor of Medicine Education Management ### "ConnAPA 2026 Whova Review - JW" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 31, 2026 Great interactive conference tool. I appreciated how seamlessly everything was integrated, from registration to agenda planning. The platform simplified complex event logistics, making it easier for both organizers and participants to stay informed, engaged, and on track throughout entire event experience. Pros What I liked most about Whova was its strong capabilities in event attendee management, meeting and session management, and overall event coordination. It made it easy to track attendees, view profiles, and facilitate meaningful connections. The session management tools were especially effective, allowing me to organize my schedule, access session details, and receive timely updates. Cons What I liked least about the Whova app was that certain features could feel slightly overwhelming or cluttered, especially for first-time users. Navigating between management tools, session details, and event updates sometimes required extra steps, which could interrupt the flow of the experience. I also found that notifications could become excessive, making it harder to focus on the most relevant updates. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MW Matthew W. Student Database and Application Manager E-Learning ### "My Phone Experience" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 March 31, 2026 I'd say it was pretty good. You'd be well served by making the messaging better known... ADD phone notifications! I kept asking people at the conference if they had gotten my message and they had not because they didn't open the app and see it. I'd like it to pop-up as a phone notification. What good is a message sent that isn't seen until way after it's relevant? Pros I like seeing the Event Schedule, picking my events, getting session alerts, seeing the floor plan(map), AND best of all the instant messaging conference and session attendees. Cons Navigation within the phone Graphical User Interface. I felt like I had to look around to find things like the floor layout a lot. What I don't like is this response interface I'm typing into right now. It has, for each box, a minimum number of characters it allows and it shows in in the form of a fraction. I was confused and shortened each of my messages to fall below 100 characters only to come back and have to add back in to make this review process work. Below each box it should state 100 Characters Minimum: (#CharCount). That makes it way easier to understand(intuative). It only explains it after you try to submit... (Minimum of 100 characters not met). Here's my experience. I saw the fraction and I didn't even proceed to read "min." I'm just used to having to fix a response to fit into a limited context, I went into auto-pilot when filling this in. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CL Cesar L. Professor Higher Education ### "Whova Leads the Way!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 31, 2026 It was great, I was able to look at events i was interested. The app provided detailed information about the events other than just the title. Pros It is well organized and allows you to connect with other atendees and speakers, great app to network. The app is also well organized with a detailed agenda that provides detailed information on all the events. Cons I do not think there is anything i disliked about the app. it has all the information required to be able to navigate the app and the event you are attending. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VZ Vanessa Z. FSL and Arts Consultant Education Management ### "Excellent Event Management" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 31, 2026 Second time using this for OMLTA and I'm very impressed. I love that you can connect with others and ask questions as needed. Pros Event Attendee Management : Made the process easy to follow. You can find all the information at a glance. Cons Honestly there were no cons. Thanks for the opportunity to use this app as it was new to me and I really enjoyed it :) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. HG Heidi G. APP lead Hospital & Health Care ### "Excellent conference APP" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 31, 2026 Loved it, would like a shared digital business card you can phone tap with others share with others at the conference Pros I really like the ease of use and the friendly positive platform. It navigates well and was fun to use Cons lots of notifications at any time, would like to be able to limited text as certain time and allow at others Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Margaret K-J Shantee Maggie B. Legislative Advocate Civic & Social Organization ### "Human Rights Connecting with Whova" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 25, 2026 I cannot imagine a better way to interface with a global gathering! Thanks to generous cousins I stayed in midtown Manhattan and walked a mile to and from the United Nations every day for nine days of the UNCSW70 in March, 2026. Whova kept me attending some of the most meaningful presentations and discussions of my life! Pros Whova allowed me to quickly scan the many side event offerings at the 2026 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to determine the best use of my time and focus for the nine days of the conference. Whova also provided a direct way to communicate with other attendees, more than 4,600 civil society representatives! Cons I would have liked an Index of the many offerings of the nine days of the UNCSW70. Sometimes I missed events I would have liked to attend! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. HC Heidi C. Educator Alternative Medicine ### "AWESOME EVENT APP!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 24, 2026 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 Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Chris D. Chief Security Officer Security and Investigations ### "Industry Leading - Networking and Awareness for Conferences and Summits!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 24, 2026 Excellent! It was easy and fun to connect with others who were attending the conference and it was easy to find where my favorite sessions and speakers would be. Making speakers and topics searchable on the app was a brilliant idea that greatly enhanced my ability to select the sessions I would attend! Pros The Whova badges were excellent - the print was large and an easy to read font and color, the badges facilitated the rapid sharing of contact information - which is usually a challenge at conference environments. I have recommended my organization use these badges at our own event. Cons The Whova badges allow the conference attendee to toggle through schedules and to view additional information, however it moves slower than what is optimal. That latency with the app is easily overcome by using the Whova app which is the best app I have see for summits anywhere. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KO Kelsey O. Social Worker Civic & Social Organization ### "Whova for the Win!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 24, 2026 Overall, the app is convenient and user friendly! It helps me feel organized and able to track things easily. Pros I love the organization of the app as a whole. It is so convenient to search your specific event, create your own agenda to keep track, and to join multiple platforms of communication. Being able to network with other agencies and professionals is amazing! Cons I was not able to find the CEU information on the app. Otherwise, I have no complaints about the WHOVA app. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Dan J. Contractor Marketing and Advertising ### "Comprehensive Event Management" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 March 19, 2026 Pros Customizability for managing multiple large-scale events and conferences. Super robust feature set, relatively straightforward instruction/guidance on how to implement. Cons Overwhelming feature set when first getting used to the product. There's a lot of function I never touched, and there's also quite a bit of email marketing from them. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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