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D2L Brightspace vs Whova

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D2L Brightspace

Learning Management

The LMS built to focus on the learning moment

From
On request
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: D2L Brightspace no pricing tiers or figures are published on the site for Brightspace or its add-on products; the only path to cost is Request a Demo, per d2l.com, August 2026; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which D2L Brightspace and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where D2L Brightspace and Whova differ
AttributeD2L BrightspaceWhova
Starting priceOn request$1500/event
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryLearning ManagementWebinar & Virtual Events
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 D2L Brightspace

Nothing recorded that Whova does not also cover.

Only in Whova

  • Event mobile app
  • Agenda management
  • Attendee networking
  • Live polling
  • Virtual sessions
  • Zoom
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot

What people use each for

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

D2L Brightspace

No use cases recorded yet. See the D2L Brightspace review.

Whova

  • Event planningnot D2L Brightspace
  • Ticket salesnot D2L Brightspace
  • Attendee managementnot D2L Brightspace
  • Virtual eventsnot D2L Brightspace
  • Event marketingnot D2L Brightspace

Where each one falls short

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

D2L Brightspace

  • No pricing tiers or figures are published on the site for Brightspace or its add-on products; the only path to cost is Request a Demo, per d2l.com, August 2026

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

D2L Brightspace

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the D2L Brightspace review.

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 D2L Brightspace if

Nothing in the data separates D2L Brightspace from Whova on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

D2L Brightspace 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 D2L Brightspace or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. D2L Brightspace starts at On request and Whova at $1500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, D2L Brightspace or Whova?
D2L Brightspace starts at On request and Whova at $1500/event.
Does D2L Brightspace or Whova run on more platforms?
D2L Brightspace runs on Web. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What can D2L Brightspace do that Whova cannot?
Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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