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Accelevents vs Whova

Accelevents logo

Accelevents

Event Management

The all-in-one event management platform

From
$125/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whova logo

Whova

Webinar & Virtual Events

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Accelevents limited customization options constraining specific event requirements; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Accelevents covers Event registration, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Accelevents and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Accelevents and Whova differ
AttributeAcceleventsWhova
Starting price$125/month$1500/event
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
CategoryEvent ManagementWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20152012

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Accelevents

  • Event registration
  • Live streaming
  • Virtual networking
  • Fundraising tools
  • Ticketing
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Zapier

Only in Whova

  • Event mobile app
  • Agenda management
  • Attendee networking
  • Live polling
  • Virtual sessions
  • Zoom
  • Mailchimp
  • Eventbrite

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Accelevents

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Whova

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Accelevents

  • Limited customization options constraining specific event requirements
  • Confusing user interface and navigation with mobile app issues
  • Analytics capabilities are completely limited with no easy data extraction
  • Integration to Salesforce and HubSpot requires complex setup for tracking
  • Software occasionally experiences bugs that impact event functionality

Whova

  • Mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • Limited customization options to align with specific event branding needs
  • Notification overload can overwhelm attendees with too many messages
  • Default privacy settings include contact sharing concerns and data hosting in the US

Pricing, plan by plan

Accelevents

$125/month
  • Professional$125/month
    • Registration and ticketing
    • Event marketing
    • Mobile app
  • Business$null/month
    • All Professional features
    • Advanced networking
    • Enhanced analytics

Whova

$1500/event
  • Basic$1500/event
    • Event app
    • Agenda builder
    • Networking
  • Professional$3000/event
    • Virtual event support
    • Gamification
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$6000/event
    • Custom development
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Accelevents if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want live streaming.
Accelevents review

Choose Whova if

  • You need event mobile app.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want agenda management.
Whova review

Questions people ask

Is Accelevents or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Accelevents starts at $125/month and Whova at $1500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Accelevents or Whova?
Accelevents starts at $125/month and Whova at $1500/event.
Does Accelevents or Whova run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Accelevents best used for?
Accelevents is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Accelevents do that Whova cannot?
Accelevents covers Event registration, Live streaming, Virtual networking, Fundraising tools. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Accelevents: What platforms does Accelevents support?

Accelevents is a web-based SaaS platform with a mobile event app for attendees, enabling management of on-site, virtual, and hybrid events from one dashboard.

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Whova: How much does Whova cost?

Whova uses a quote-based pricing model. Final cost depends on event size, frequency, and features required. Contact their sales team for customized pricing.

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Accelevents: Does Accelevents integrate with CRM systems?

Yes, Accelevents integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Marketo for automatic syncing of registration, attendance, and lead-capture data.

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Whova: Does Whova offer a free tier or trial?

Whova does not publish a permanent free plan, but offers no per-ticket registration fees for free events. A demo/trial is available by request.

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Accelevents: What are the fundraising capabilities in Accelevents?

Accelevents offers fundraising features including auctions, raffles, and fund-a-need options, with pricing starting at $499 per event plus $1 per bidder.

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Whova: What platforms does Whova support?

Whova provides native apps for iOS and Android covering 97% of mobile users, plus a web portal accessible from any device including browsers on laptops and desktops.

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Accelevents: Is there a free trial for Accelevents?

Yes, Accelevents offers a free trial that allows you to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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Whova: Does Whova integrate with other tools?

Yes, Whova integrates with Zoom, Slack, and Mailchimp through Zapier for automation, enabling seamless data flow between platforms without manual data entry.

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