# Whova Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Whova the right Registration solution for you? Explore 2421 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Woah/reviews --- Whova 4.8 (2421) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 30th, 2026 # Reviews of Whova Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews ER Ellen R Director of Quality ImprovementIndividual & Family Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Using the app made it much easier for me to get general information about the conference, sign up for specific sessions I wanted to attend, and complete feedback surveys.“ November 4, 2025 MW Matt W AEComputer Networking, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I was a user and I suppose the only thing I didn't like is I looked at "My Agenda" on night vs the entire agenda and missed breakfast because I thought a session started at 9 but it started at 8.“ February 10, 2026 Jim D CoordinatorFood & Beverages, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “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.“ July 22, 2025 MP Martha P Marketing assistantHospital & Health Care, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “quite challenging to navigate, sometimes it was quite difficult to find certain areas of the app in a hurry, and was also quite a few steps to get to certain areas.“ November 18, 2025 RP Ricardo P Executive DirectorEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It also allows social interaction among the participants, including giving comments, posting pictures, and connecting with particular people you wish to engage with after the event.“ May 21, 2025 AG AMY G CASE MANAGERProfessional Training & Coaching, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “HONESTLY, THE ONLY THING THAT IS KIND OF ANNOYING IS THE AT THE BOTTOM WHERE IT HAS THE COMMUNITY BUBBLES AND IT KEEPS ALL OF THOSE WITH NOTIFICATIONS. “ June 10, 2025 IG Ilana G Social WorkerCivic & Social Organization, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “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.“ September 30, 2025 MH Marlin H Data AnalystHigher Education, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Persistent notifications with no clear all option for community and messages make those sections overwhelming.“ April 9, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 2421 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Margaret K-J Shantée Maggie B. Legislative Advocate Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Human Rights Connecting with Whova" March 25, 2026 5.0 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 TR Todd R. Owner Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Whova provides the map for success at ComicsPro" February 24, 2026 5.0 Overall I was very happy as consulting with the Whova app allowed me to plan my days and have a very smooth experience at ComicsPro. I would really suggest future events use Whova to maintain a high level of organization. Pros I found that the Whova app allowed me to navigate an otherwise complex event with multiple locations and overlapping times for different sessions. I was able to plan an effective and rewarding experience. Cons At first it was a bit overwhelming but I am glad I downloaded it early and had a chance to get to know my way around. 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 LG Lucas G. Project Manager Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy-to-use app for conferences and events" December 9, 2025 4.0 Overall my experiences have been positive. I think anyone using a new app for the first time can be a bit frustrated by the unfamiliarity and purpose of the layout and features. However, once a person plays around with it a bit, the controls and features become more understandable and useful. Pros I appreciate the familiar layout from one event to the next. It makes navigation much easier! Once I fumbled my way around during the first conference that featured the app, the next was refreshingly familiar and easy to navigate. Cons On the Attendees -> Recommended tab, screen space is wasted on my past employers where I am the only attendee. My primary interest in this section is to connect to other people with similar experiences or interests, so I really don't need to see the categories where I am unique. 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 MW Matt W. AE Computer Networking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I had a lot of fun!" February 10, 2026 5.0 Overall it was actually fun and a great tool to know what was happening and when. What sessions I needed to be at and what sessions were available. Pros If launched successfully and gamified it can be a lot of fun. I've been to a lot of trade shows and conferences and the most important part is the Agenda and being able prior to the event choose your own adventure based on the sessions. The gamification for our internal team made it fun to engage and "level up" by interacting with other team members, meeting new people, and compete. Cons I was a user and I suppose the only thing I didn't like is I looked at "My Agenda" on night vs the entire agenda and missed breakfast because I thought a session started at 9 but it started at 8. User error but made for a bad day. Review Source lP linda P. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "First time user" February 3, 2026 4.0 Easy to use. Easy to download. I liked My Adgenda, it simplified my time at this event. I liked the conflicting notice, it allowed me to have a second choice session and then pick the one I attended. Pros Menu bar at bottom of cell phone screen for easier access. I liked the shortcut to get me to exactly what I want to acess, eg ADGENDA Cons So many notices that I still have not read them all. There has to be an easier way then going into every notice twice to open and read the whole thing! Review Source Dan J. Contractor Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Comprehensive Event Management" March 19, 2026 5.0 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 Chris D. Chief Security Officer Security and Investigations Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Industry Leading - Networking and Awareness for Conferences and Summits!" March 24, 2026 5.0 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 Resthy P. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "My Greatest experience" February 24, 2026 5.0 Great things happen with Whova. It provides a good experience and make the events more organized and helps the participants updated to announcements. Pros Great connection with the participants of the conference. It shows the trade, meet ups and well organized. It's best known for the agenda planning , allowing participants to brows session in advanced made me amazed. Cons With the first time users it cluttered with many tabs, notification and interactive options. Some users have technical issues. 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 ST Susana T. Program Assistant Supervisor Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "thank full" October 28, 2025 5.0 it keeps you engaged with all the fun images you use for the challenges. keeping our conference at our fingertips with different classes to attend it makes it easy to be able to navigate Pros easy to manage has a lot of highlights of the conference. prompting you to the schedule and not letting you miss out on any of the good sessions that were provided. Keeping track of all the courses, you are attending. Cons at first it seem intimidating to use because it has so much information but, then you relize how eazy it is to be able to use it. Review Source AM Amie M. Project Support Administrator Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Loved the app - easy to use and inspires participation" September 9, 2025 5.0 My overall experience is that I had to text a friend of mine that goes to conferences regularly to tell her that I was loving the new app. Which sounds like a commercial, but in reality having a good app at a conference can make or break the experience. Pros I liked that it was easy to use, and all the functionality. The home page/dashboard was simple, the buttons for the different areas were clear and easy to use. The prompts that were present I think encouraged participation which is always a good thing at a conference. I also LOVED how easy it was to RSVP to sessions and to see the capacity of the sessions before walking in. Cons I didn't have anything that stood out as a con to using Whova. The feed with the different conversation topics and ice breakers was a little cluttered, but easier to use once you figure out what you were looking at. Review Source NB Nydia B. Director Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A Seamless and Engaging Virtual Event Experience with Whova" June 11, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Whova was very positive. The platform made it easy to stay organized, engaged, and connected throughout the event. I appreciated how intuitive the interface was—navigating the agenda, accessing session links, and reviewing speaker bios were all simple and seamless. One of the standout features for me was the networking functionality. Being able to connect with other attendees, join discussion threads, and participate in community boards added a layer of interactivity that many virtual platforms lack. It made the event feel more collaborative and less isolated. Pros What I liked most about Whova was its all-in-one platform that made event organization, communication, and participation seamless. As an event organizer (or participant), I appreciated how user-friendly the interface was—everything from schedules and speaker bios to announcements and networking tools was easily accessible in one place. Cons I would like to be able to view the full agenda while attending a webinar session. Currently, once I'm in a live session, it becomes less convenient to navigate back to the agenda without leaving or disrupting the webinar screen. Having the ability to view the session list or agenda in a side panel or as a pop-up overlay would allow participants to easily check what’s coming up next, plan their time, and switch between sessions more efficiently—all without having to exit the current session. This added flexibility would enhance the overall user experience and make the platform even more intuitive during virtual events. Review Source Jim D. Coordinator Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The best conference application I've ever used" July 22, 2025 5.0 Gererally speaking, this was the most user-friendly and comprehensive conference app I ever have used. The desktop component was as seamless as the mobile experience. My conference experience would not have been nearly as optimized without the app as an assistant. Pros 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. Cons The amount of notifcations became overwhelming at times, though a majority of these were attendee-generated. Also, agenda items did not link back to the associated forums. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Quality Assurance Engineering, Advisor Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great App for Your Events" November 12, 2024 5.0 I would like to say my overall experience with Whova was easy and fun! I was able to connect with other attendees, RSVP to meet-ups I was interested in attending and also connect with those who were staying at the same hotel. I also really liked that there was a place in our event area to find all the pre-orders for the authors attending and the official bookseller for the event. There were so many ways to keep in touch through the app and I hope more of the book conferences I attend decide to use it. It was a smooth and painless process to navigate. I highly recommend. Pros I liked the ease of the app and the ability to connect with other attendees both before, during and after the event. Everything for my event was contained in my event details: seating chart, books for sale from the official bookseller, pre-orders from the authors, the ticketed authors and their numbers during the event, photos we wanted to share (pre-event, during and after the event), polls, listing of the authors/narrators attending and the community feature where we could connect and set up meet-ups. Cons It took me a little bit of time to find my QR code for the event. It was a training issue for me. I should have realized that the QR code wasn't event specific, but person specific and found in my profile. Review Source JS Joshua S. Study Away Advisor Higher Education Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Unexpected Benefit" October 14, 2025 5.0 I used it to look at information sessions - as well as being able to sign up and/or cancel them with ease. I like that I could remove myself from attendee list if I'd previously signed up for a session but could not make it due to circumstances. Pros Event Management - it was easy to navigate through events, speakers, etc. A lot of the information was present within the App itself which was an unexpected benefit. I could see the speakers and I still use the list of attendees to look up contact information (or even just to remember what they looked like). Cons A lot of extra emails about signing up for icebreakers, etc. This is just a personal preference, however, not necessarily a criticism of the application itself. Review Source AF Anastasia F. Board of Directors, Vice Chair Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great app for all conferences" October 28, 2025 5.0 I've been using this app for possibly 2-3 years. Not sure how long we've used it for the MSBA Conference that I've attended for about 8 years in a row. Pros It is an easy to use app. It keeps my schedule for the conference I attended in one neatly filed place. The use of taking notes for sessions and asking questions to presenters is amazing. Cons I dont find any at this time. I've used this app for quite a few years with the MSBA conference and have not found a problem using this app or any cons. Review Source Vinícius L. Prod Information Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Positive experience with the tool" July 22, 2025 5.0 The platform overall is great, helps to build groups, organize meetups, create relationships, and expand the network while going to an event. It also helps to organize the agenda and verify interest overall from all participants. Pros I appreciate the connections that Whova supports and the ability to organize groups within events, in special the mix of meetup and groups. Cons Sometimes people may act inappropriately to reach high ranks of collaboration within the platform, also not having anything tangible to use later when you are at top 3 ranking of collaboration is a bit demotivating. Review Source MAG Mary Ann G. Beekeeper Farming Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Whova made my shopping and learning experiences so much easier at NAHBE 2026!" January 13, 2026 5.0 Very good. I appreciated not having to fumble with the written guide schedule my meeting and session management. I also found it particularly helpful when looking for a vendor and being able to click on their booth space and having the map show their location. Pros As an attendee, Whova was very user friendly and I was able to tailor make my agenda from the overall agenda. The event management was so helpful. It made my scheduling of speaker sessions I wanted to see and meet up meetings very efficient. Cons I had a little bit of learning curve but not much. After I clicked on all of the options and looked at them things got a lot easier. Also, not everyone was using this tool as it was new. Next year I think more people will use it and meet ups will be easier. Review Source TB Tami B. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Whova for the Win! " January 22, 2025 5.0 It kept me in the loop and updated with all changes. I was a volunteer and it was great for contacting my supervisors. Pros The entire event was at my finger tips! My agenda, the conference agenda, community, etc. Cons It's a little overwhelming at first. But once I got use to relying on it. Smooth sailing. Review Source Daysi H. HR Administrator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great App - Easy to Use!" September 12, 2024 5.0 Overall, Whova is a great platform that I've used for work conferences. I enjoy the many different features such as the schedule (that you can add to your personal calendar right from the Whova app), the notifications when a session is starting, speaker powerpoints/materials available for download, community messaging board, and more! Great app! Pros Whova is easy to use and has a lot of helpful features. You can customize your notification preferences and it fulfills several needs all in one place! Cons The only thing I could think of is that at times when using it for a conference, there were powerpoints attached to the speaker's profile and sometimes it wouldn't load correctly. Review Source MN Megan N. Secondary Teacher Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Connectabilty " April 21, 2025 4.0 Pros I like the well-roundedness of the app, meaning that I could use it for learnign about my sessions and finding them, but also about who was at the conference and the fact that it would suggest people to meet based on location or interets, etc. I like being able to post questions to the group and have a common space for the presentations to be found if the presenters didn't share right away or I wanted to see the slides from someone else. Cons Lots of notifications (even if I turned them off) throught the day to filter through Review Source NM Najibullah M. National Advisor Education Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Najibullah Montahez" June 11, 2025 5.0 Connecting with the teams and scheduling a meeting, and sharing the best experiences, overall, it was a great experience for me. Pros Team announcements and sharing experience. Review the agenda, attend the workshops, and receive notifications. Cons I have never experienced a dislike or failure using this application all the time I have received notifications on the assigned tasks. Review Source CC Carson C. Rotex Representative and Co-Orientations Chair Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great App!" March 7, 2025 5.0 Fantastic! I have been to quite a few conferences, none of which have used an app like Whova. It revolutionized the experience for me. I felt so in control of my conference experience from the get-go, and I was able to conduct so much meaningful networking. I was able to find connections and introduce myself ahead of time, and that allowed me to ensure I met all of my goals. When I missed one of the attendees I wanted to meet during the conference, the app allowed us to stay in touch and meet up for a chat at the airport before we boarded our flights home! Pros I loved how it connected me with other attendees, I feel that my experience was much richer because I could intentionally meet people. I also loved being able to build my agenda in the app. Cons I wish it had a map of the conference location, and had shown where I was going next on the map. Review Source