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Quo vs Whova

Quo logo

Quo

Software

Formerly OpenPhone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whova logo

Whova

Software

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Quo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Quo unlimited calling to US and Canadian numbers is subject to a Fair Usage Policy rather than being truly unlimited; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quo and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Quo and Whova differ
AttributeQuoWhova
Starting priceFree$1500/event
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2012

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 Quo

Nothing recorded that Whova does not also cover.

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.

Quo

No use cases recorded yet. See the Quo review.

Whova

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

Where each one falls short

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

Quo

  • Unlimited calling to US and Canadian numbers is subject to a Fair Usage Policy rather than being truly unlimited
  • Starter tier's $15/user annual rate requires prepaying annually; monthly billing costs $19/user, about 27% more
  • The Sona AI agent automation credits are capped at 1,000 free per plan before additional usage is billed

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

Quo

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Quo 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 Quo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Quo 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 Quo or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Quo 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, Quo or Whova?
Quo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Quo and $1500/event for Whova.
Does Quo or Whova run on more platforms?
Quo runs on Web. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Quo for free?
Yes. Quo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Whova starts at $1500/event.
What can Quo do that Whova cannot?
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.

Source
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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