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Fireflies.ai vs Whova

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Fireflies.ai

Software

AI note-taking for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Whova

Software

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fireflies.ai has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fireflies.ai video recording limits by tier: Free tier has 2 hours, Pro tier 2 hours, Business tier 3 hours, Enterprise tier 4 hours; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fireflies.ai and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Fireflies.ai and Whova differ
AttributeFireflies.aiWhova
Starting priceFree$1500/event
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extensionWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20182012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Fireflies.ai

  • Automatic transcription
  • Meeting summaries
  • Action item extraction
  • Speaker identification
  • Search functionality
  • Team sharing
  • Integration APIs
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in Whova

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

Both cover

  • Zoom
  • HubSpot
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Fireflies.ai

  • Meeting transcription and note-taking across teamsnot Whova
  • AI-powered meeting summaries in 100+ languagesnot Whova
  • Unlimited transcription and AI summaries on paid tiersnot Whova

Whova

  • Event planningnot Fireflies.ai
  • Ticket salesnot Fireflies.ai
  • Attendee managementnot Fireflies.ai
  • Virtual eventsnot Fireflies.ai
  • Event marketingnot Fireflies.ai

Where each one falls short

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

Fireflies.ai

  • Video recording limits by tier: Free tier has 2 hours, Pro tier 2 hours, Business tier 3 hours, Enterprise tier 4 hours
  • Storage quotas on Free and Pro tiers: Free tier limited to 400 minutes per team, Pro tier limited to 8,000 minutes per seat
  • AI credits allocation varies by tier, with lower tiers receiving limited credits for advanced AI features

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

Fireflies.ai

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fireflies.ai 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 Fireflies.ai if

  • You need automatic transcription.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension.
  • You also want meeting summaries.
Fireflies.ai 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 Fireflies.ai or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Fireflies.ai starts at Free and Whova at $1500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fireflies.ai or Whova?
Fireflies.ai has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fireflies.ai and $1500/event for Whova.
Does Fireflies.ai or Whova run on more platforms?
Fireflies.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Fireflies.ai for free?
Yes. Fireflies.ai has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Whova starts at $1500/event.
What is Fireflies.ai best used for?
Fireflies.ai is most often used for meeting transcription and note-taking across teams, ai-powered meeting summaries in 100+ languages, unlimited transcription and ai summaries on paid tiers. Of those, meeting transcription and note-taking across teams and ai-powered meeting summaries in 100+ languages are not what Whova is typically brought in for.
What can Fireflies.ai do that Whova cannot?
Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Meeting summaries, Action item extraction, Speaker identification. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Zoom, HubSpot, Web support, Ios 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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