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Remo vs Whova

Remo logo

Remo

Events

Virtual event platform built around seated tables on a floor plan rather than a webinar stage

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whova logo

Whova

Webinars

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Remo remo's key assets were acquired by Events.com in January 2025, and Events.com was simultaneously pursuing a public listing through a SPAC merger, so multi-year commitments depend on a roadmap set inside a company in the middle of a corporate transaction.; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Remo covers Table floor plans, Whova covers Event mobile app.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Remo and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Remo and Whova differ
AttributeRemoWhova
Starting price$299/month$1500/event
Pricing modelPer month by attendee capacitysubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryEventsWebinars
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Remo

  • Table floor plans
  • Custom floor design
  • Presentation mode
  • Ticketing
  • Sponsor placement
  • Recording
  • Networking and matchmaking
  • Always-open spaces

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.

Remo

  • A university careers service running a virtual fair where students must be able to move between employer tables rather than sit through a webinarnot Whova
  • A professional association holding chapter networking where the value to members is who they meet, not what is presentednot Whova
  • A trade show organiser giving exhibitors branded tables and measurable attendee dwell time in a way a webinar tool cannotnot Whova
  • A distributed company running an internal conference where the informal conversations between sessions are the pointnot Whova

Whova

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

Where each one falls short

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

Remo

  • Remo's key assets were acquired by Events.com in January 2025, and Events.com was simultaneously pursuing a public listing through a SPAC merger, so multi-year commitments depend on a roadmap set inside a company in the middle of a corporate transaction.
  • Pricing is banded by attendees per event rather than by total attendees, so an organisation running one large annual conference and many small ones pays for the peak all year unless it buys the separate one-time event product.
  • The browser-only, video-heavy floor model is demanding on bandwidth and hardware, and attendees on corporate networks, older laptops or restricted browsers get degraded experiences that the organiser gets blamed for.
  • Recordings are stored for only thirty days, so any organiser wanting an on-demand library from an event has to export and host the content somewhere else.
  • The spatial interface needs explaining, and events with older or less technical audiences routinely lose the first fifteen minutes to attendees who cannot find how to sit at a table, which is why organisers end up running rehearsal sessions the budget did not include.

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

Remo

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • From 200 attendees per event
    • From 20 organiser licences
    • Unlimited events and registrations
  • One-Time Event$699/month
    • From $699 as a single payment, not a subscription
    • From 100 attendees
    • Scales with event size
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • From 5,000 attendees
    • From 5 event managers
    • Always-open event spaces

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 Remo if

  • You need table floor plans.
  • You also want custom floor design.
Remo 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 Remo or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Remo starts at $299/month and Whova at $1500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Remo or Whova?
Remo starts at $299/month and Whova at $1500/event.
Does Remo or Whova run on more platforms?
Remo runs on Web. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Remo best used for?
Remo is most often used for a university careers service running a virtual fair where students must be able to move between employer tables rather than sit through a webinar, a professional association holding chapter networking where the value to members is who they meet, not what is presented, a trade show organiser giving exhibitors branded tables and measurable attendee dwell time in a way a webinar tool cannot, a distributed company running an internal conference where the informal conversations between sessions are the point. Of those, a university careers service running a virtual fair where students must be able to move between employer tables rather than sit through a webinar and a professional association holding chapter networking where the value to members is who they meet, not what is presented are not what Whova is typically brought in for.
What can Remo do that Whova cannot?
Remo covers Table floor plans, Custom floor design, Presentation mode, Ticketing. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Remo: How much does Remo cost?

Starter is from $299 a month for 200 attendees per event with 20 organiser licences and unlimited events. A one-time event option starts at $699. Enterprise starts at 5,000 attendees and is quoted.

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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Remo: Who owns Remo?

Events.com acquired Remo's key assets in January 2025. The product continues to be sold under the Remo name at remo.co.

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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Remo: How many people fit at a table?

Each floor has nineteen tables, seating four, six or eight people depending on the plan. Floors can be stacked for larger events.

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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Remo: How long are recordings kept?

Thirty days. If you need an on-demand library after an event, plan to export and host it elsewhere.

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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