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Tito vs Whova

Tito logo

Tito

Software

Sell tickets to your event

From
Free
Rated
-
Whova logo

Whova

Software

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Tito has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Tito limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Tito covers Ticketing, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tito and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Tito and Whova differ
AttributeTitoWhova
Starting priceFree$1500/event
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2012).

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 Tito

  • Ticketing
  • Registration
  • Check-in app
  • API access
  • Custom domains
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Slack

Only in Whova

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

Both cover

  • Mailchimp
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Tito

  • 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.

Tito

  • Limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences
  • Fewer built-in marketing automation features compared to Cvent

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

Tito

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tito 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 Tito if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want registration.

Choose Whova if

  • You need event mobile app.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want agenda management.

Questions people ask

Is Tito or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Tito 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, Tito or Whova?
Tito has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tito and $1500/event for Whova.
Does Tito or Whova run on more platforms?
Tito runs on Web. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Tito for free?
Yes. Tito has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Whova starts at $1500/event.
What is Tito best used for?
Tito is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Tito do that Whova cannot?
Tito covers Ticketing, Registration, Check-in app, API access. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Mailchimp, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tito: What are Tito's pricing and fees?

Tito charges 3% per paid ticket with no monthly subscription fee, making it accessible for events of any size. No upfront or hidden monthly costs.

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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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Tito: What are the key features of Tito?

Tito offers customizable event pages, online ticket sales, attendee management, promotional tools, detailed analytics, mobile check-in apps, CSV exports for badge printing, and a public API with webhooks for integrations.

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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