Whova

whova.com
Event Management
Weekend Project

Award-winning Event Apps & Event Management Platform

How to Replace Whova

Overview

Whova is an all-in-one event management platform designed for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. It provides event organizers with tools to manage registration, attendee engagement, networking, and sponsor/exhibitor management while offering attendees an award-winning mobile app experience. The platform helps save time on event logistics, increase attendee engagement by 10x, and maximize ROI for sponsors and exhibitors.

Features

42 features across 16 categories

Attendee Management(1)

Attendee Profiles

Comprehensive attendee profiles for networking and engagement

Check-in(2)

Kiosk Self Check-in

Mobile and kiosk-based self check-in system to streamline event arrival

Name Badge Generation

On-demand digital name badge generation for attendees

Also in: vFairs, Cvent, Swoogo

Communication(3)

Live Announcements

Real-time push notifications and email announcements to attendees

Messaging

Instant one-on-one or group chat between attendees

Video Calling

Bring interaction to a new level with video calling between attendees

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Content Management(2)

Document Sharing

Share slides and handouts with attendees

Speaker Bios

Display detailed speaker biographies and information

Also in: Juro, Notion, WordPress.com

Customization(1)

Custom Branding

Customize the app with your brand colors and logos

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Engagement(5)

Community Board

Discussion board for meet-ups, ice-breakers, discussions, and networking

Gamification

Make events fun with leaderboards, photo contests, and icebreaker contests

Live Polling

Real-time polling to capture attendee attention and get session headcounts

Note-taking

Attendees can take notes during sessions

Q&A

Interactive Q&A functionality for attendees and speakers

Event Management(2)

Agenda Management

Multi-track schedule management with session tracking and speaker management

Call for Speakers

Tool to manage speaker submissions and selection

Feedback(2)

Mobile Survey

Collect feedback and ratings on sessions and events

Session Feedback

Collect ratings and feedback on individual sessions

Also in: Pendo, Lessonly, Natero

Mobile App(4)

Interactive Maps

Venue maps to help attendees navigate events

Mobile Event Brochure

Interactive digital agenda and event program in mobile app format replacing paper programs

Offline Access

App remains accessible offline without internet connection

Personal Agenda

Attendees can create personalized schedules with multi-track session management

Networking(6)

Attendee Matchmaking

Find people with similar backgrounds and schedule meetings

Attendee Networking

Tools to facilitate connections and networking between attendees

Attendee SmartProfiles

Easily identify the right people to network with based on profiles

Business Card Scanning

Conveniently scan and exchange business cards with one click

Meeting Scheduler

Facilitate high-value one-on-one business meetings

Speed Networking

Break the ice and expand network with shuffling video chatrooms

Registration(2)

Event Registration

Affordable and easy event registration functionality

Ticketing

Integrated ticketing system for event management

Reporting(1)

ROI ReportingPremium

Quantitative metrics and reports to share with sponsors and exhibitors

Social(1)

Social Media Integration

Create buzz with speakers and attendees through social media

Sponsor Management(7)

Appointment SchedulingPremium

Facilitate 1:1 meetings between exhibitors and attendees

Attendee Passport ContestPremium

Increase booth traffic and lead generation with attendee passport contests

Digital Booth ProfilesPremium

Digital booth profiles with brochures, videos, chat, giveaways and coupons

Exhibitor ListingPremium

Comprehensive listing of exhibitors and sponsors

Lead CapturePremium

Easy lead capture and scan leads directly from mobile event app

Sponsor Banner AdsPremium

Continuously highlight sponsors throughout the event

Sponsor Tier PackagesPremium

Customize visibility for different sponsor and exhibitor tiers and booth sizes

Virtual Events(2)

Streaming/Video IntegrationPremium

Integration with streaming and video platforms for virtual meetings

Virtual Conference PlatformPremium

Complete platform for hosting virtual events and conferences

Web Presence(1)

Event Web Pages

Create custom event web pages including agenda, speaker pages, and other webpages

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Whova. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Whova alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 42 features.

Buy Whova

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Whova saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 42 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

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