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Loom vs Whova

Loom logo

Loom

All industries

Record instantly, share anywhere

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 Loom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loom and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Loom and Whova differ
AttributeLoomWhova
Starting priceFree$1500/event
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryAll industriesWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20152012

Identical on both: 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 Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

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.

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Whova
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Whova
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot Whova
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot Whova

Whova

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

Where each one falls short

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

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

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

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom 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 Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Loom 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 Loom or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Loom 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, Loom or Whova?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Loom and $1500/event for Whova.
Does Loom or Whova run on more platforms?
Loom runs on Web. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Whova starts at $1500/event.
What is Loom best used for?
Loom is most often used for asynchronous video communication and screen recording, product demonstrations and tutorials, meeting transcription and documentation, team communication and knowledge sharing. Of those, asynchronous video communication and screen recording and product demonstrations and tutorials are not what Whova is typically brought in for.
What can Loom do that Whova cannot?
Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. 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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