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Teachable vs Whova

Teachable logo

Teachable

Webinar & Virtual Events

Create and sell courses online

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whova logo

Whova

Webinar & Virtual Events

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Teachable starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee, significantly higher than other plans; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Teachable covers Course builder, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Teachable and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Teachable and Whova differ
AttributeTeachableWhova
Starting price$29/month$1500/event
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryUnknownWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20142012

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 Teachable

  • Course builder
  • Quizzes
  • Certificates
  • Coaching products
  • Payment processing
  • Affiliate marketing
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics

Only in Whova

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

Both cover

  • Mailchimp
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Teachable

  • Course creationnot Whova
  • Coaching servicesnot Whova
  • Digital productsnot Whova
  • Membership sitesnot Whova

Whova

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

Where each one falls short

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

Teachable

  • Starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee, significantly higher than other plans
  • Student limits lift only at $10k+ annual sales for higher plans
  • No free tier, only 7-day trial
  • Custom plan requires sales contact with minimum $30k/year revenue

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

Teachable

$29/month
  • Starter$39/month
    • 5 products
    • 100 active students
    • 7.5% transaction fee
  • Builder$89/month
    • 10 products
    • 1000 active students
    • 0% transaction fee
  • Growth$189/month
    • 50 products
    • 5000 active students
    • 0% transaction fee
  • Custom$null/month
    • Unlimited products
    • Dedicated success manager
    • Custom pricing

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 Teachable if

  • You need course builder.
  • You also want quizzes.
Teachable 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 Teachable or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Teachable starts at $29/month and Whova at $1500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Teachable or Whova?
Teachable starts at $29/month and Whova at $1500/event.
Does Teachable or Whova run on more platforms?
Teachable runs on Web. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Teachable best used for?
Teachable is most often used for course creation, coaching services, digital products, membership sites. Of those, course creation and coaching services are not what Whova is typically brought in for.
What can Teachable do that Whova cannot?
Teachable covers Course builder, Quizzes, Certificates, Coaching products. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Mailchimp, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Teachable: Does Teachable have a free plan?

Teachable offers a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee, but no permanent free plan. The Starter plan costs $39/month (or $29/month annually).

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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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Teachable: What are the transaction fees?

Starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee. Builder, Growth, and Advanced plans charge 0% transaction fees. Additional payment processing fees of 2.9%-4.99% plus per-transaction charges apply depending on payment method.

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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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Teachable: What integrations are available?

Teachable integrates with Zapier, Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Google Analytics, Calendly, Zoom, and other tools via the App Hub.

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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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Teachable: How many courses can I create?

Starter plan allows 5 products, Builder allows 10, Growth allows 50, and Advanced allows 100 courses.

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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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Teachable: What is included in certificate features?

Course certificates are available starting on the Growth plan ($139/month annually). Certificates can be customized with branding and are generated automatically when students complete courses.

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