Software · head to head
ON24 vs Whova
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ON24 the Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
- They diverge on capability: ON24 covers Live webinars, Whova covers Event mobile app.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ON24 and Whova actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 ON24
- Live webinars
- Virtual events
- Engagement hub
- AI-powered analytics
- Content hubs
- Marketo
- Eloqua
- Adobe
Only in Whova
- Event mobile app
- Agenda management
- Attendee networking
- Live polling
- Virtual sessions
- Zoom
- Mailchimp
- Eventbrite
Both cover
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ON24
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
Whova
- Event planning
- Ticket sales
- Attendee management
- Virtual events
- Event marketing
Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ON24
- The Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.
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
ON24
$2000/month- Core$2000/month
- Webinars
- Engagement tools
- Basic analytics
- Professional$4000/month
- Virtual events
- Advanced analytics
- Integrations
- Enterprise$8000/month
- Full platform
- AI insights
- Dedicated success manager
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 ON24 if
- You need live webinars.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want virtual events.
Choose Whova if
- You need event mobile app.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want agenda management.
Questions people ask
- Is ON24 or Whova better?
- Neither clearly leads. ON24 starts at $2000/month and Whova at $1500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ON24 or Whova?
- ON24 starts at $2000/month and Whova at $1500/event.
- Does ON24 or Whova run on more platforms?
- ON24 runs on Web, Ios, Android. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is ON24 best used for?
- ON24 is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
- What can ON24 do that Whova cannot?
- ON24 covers Live webinars, Virtual events, Engagement hub, AI-powered analytics. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Salesforce, 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.
SourceWhova: 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.
SourceWhova: 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.
SourceWhova: 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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