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Telecommunications · head to head

Dialpad vs Whova

Dialpad logo

Dialpad

Telecommunications

Cloud phone and voice communications

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: Dialpad pricing details not publicly disclosed; requires contacting sales; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Dialpad covers Voice calls, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dialpad and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Dialpad and Whova differ
AttributeDialpadWhova
Starting priceOn request$1500/event
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryTelecommunicationsWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20132012

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 Dialpad

  • Voice calls
  • Video meeting
  • Chat
  • Analytics
  • Call recording
  • Slack
  • Microsoft 365
  • Zapier

Only in Whova

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dialpad

  • Customer service with AI voice and chat agentsnot Whova
  • Autonomous contact centre operations with handoff to humansnot Whova
  • Multi-channel communication (voice, chat, SMS, email)not Whova
  • HIPAA-compliant healthcare communicationnot Whova

Whova

  • Event planningnot Dialpad
  • Ticket salesnot Dialpad
  • Attendee managementnot Dialpad
  • Virtual eventsnot Dialpad
  • Event marketingnot Dialpad

Where each one falls short

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

Dialpad

  • Pricing details not publicly disclosed; requires contacting sales
  • AI Agent pricing uses credit-based model with pay-per-value structure
  • Specific pricing tiers and feature comparisons not available on public website

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

Dialpad

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Dialpad 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 Dialpad if

  • You need voice calls.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want video meeting.
Dialpad 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 Dialpad or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Dialpad 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, Dialpad or Whova?
Dialpad starts at On request and Whova at $1500/event.
Does Dialpad or Whova run on more platforms?
Dialpad runs on Web, Mobile. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Dialpad best used for?
Dialpad is most often used for customer service with ai voice and chat agents, autonomous contact centre operations with handoff to humans, multi-channel communication (voice, chat, sms, email), hipaa-compliant healthcare communication. Of those, customer service with ai voice and chat agents and autonomous contact centre operations with handoff to humans are not what Whova is typically brought in for.
What can Dialpad do that Whova cannot?
Dialpad covers Voice calls, Video meeting, Chat, Analytics. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Web support.

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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