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GoToMeeting vs Whova

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinars

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whova logo

Whova

Webinars

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GoToMeeting has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Whova covers Event mobile app.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoToMeeting and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Whova differ
AttributeGoToMeetingWhova
Starting priceFree$1500/event
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19892012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook

Only in Whova

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Whova
  • Client callsnot Whova
  • Training sessionsnot Whova
  • Remote collaborationnot Whova

Whova

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

Where each one falls short

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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

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

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

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 GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing.
GoToMeeting 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 GoToMeeting or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting 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, GoToMeeting or Whova?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GoToMeeting and $1500/event for Whova.
Does GoToMeeting or Whova run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Whova starts at $1500/event.
What is GoToMeeting best used for?
GoToMeeting is most often used for team meetings, client calls, training sessions, remote collaboration. Of those, team meetings and client calls are not what Whova is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Whova cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android 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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