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Lark vs Whova

Lark logo

Lark

Webinar & Virtual Events

The super app for team collaboration

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whova logo

Whova

Webinar & Virtual Events

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lark has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lark lark's own pricing page description states it offers a free starter pack, a Pro plan, and an Enterprise plan, and directs buyers to Contact us rather than publishing Pro/Enterprise figures on the rendered page.; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Lark covers Team messaging, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lark and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Lark and Whova differ
AttributeLarkWhova
Starting priceFree$1500/event
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryUnknownWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20192012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Lark

  • Team messaging
  • Video conferencing
  • Collaborative docs
  • Cloud storage
  • Calendar
  • Jira
  • GitHub
  • Google Workspace

Only in Whova

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Lark

  • Team communicationnot Whova
  • Document collaborationnot Whova
  • Project managementnot Whova
  • Company intranetnot Whova

Whova

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

Where each one falls short

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

Lark

  • Lark's own pricing page description states it offers a free starter pack, a Pro plan, and an Enterprise plan, and directs buyers to Contact us rather than publishing Pro/Enterprise figures on the rendered page.

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

Lark

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 50 users
    • 100GB storage
    • Unlimited messaging
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited users
    • 1TB storage per user
    • 24-hour meetings
  • Enterprise$20/month
    • SSO/SAML
    • eDiscovery
    • Custom retention

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 Lark if

  • You need team messaging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video conferencing.
Lark 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 Lark or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Lark 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, Lark or Whova?
Lark has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Lark and $1500/event for Whova.
Does Lark or Whova run on more platforms?
Lark runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Lark for free?
Yes. Lark has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Whova starts at $1500/event.
What is Lark best used for?
Lark is most often used for team communication, document collaboration, project management, company intranet. Of those, team communication and document collaboration are not what Whova is typically brought in for.
What can Lark do that Whova cannot?
Lark covers Team messaging, Video conferencing, Collaborative docs, Cloud storage. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Salesforce, 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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