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vFairs vs Whova

vFairs logo

vFairs

Software

Virtual and hybrid events made easy

From
$5000/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whova logo

Whova

Software

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: vFairs the pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: vFairs covers 3D virtual venues, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which vFairs and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where vFairs and Whova differ
AttributevFairsWhova
Starting price$5000/event$1500/event
Founded20162012

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 vFairs

  • 3D virtual venues
  • Virtual booths
  • Live chat
  • Webinar rooms
  • Gamification
  • Workday
  • LinkedIn

Only in Whova

  • Event mobile app
  • Agenda management
  • Attendee networking
  • Live polling
  • Virtual sessions
  • Mailchimp
  • Eventbrite

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zoom
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

vFairs

  • Running virtual and hybrid trade shows and career fairs with exhibitor boothsnot Whova
  • Hosting online conferences with sponsored exhibitor hallsnot Whova

Whova

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

Where each one falls short

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

vFairs

  • The pricing page publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver, and directs every enquiry to a demo booking or a sales email
  • Extra sessions, extra booths, accessibility features, expanded attendee capacity and managed services are all sold as paid add-ons rather than included
  • Licences are sold annually rather than per single event

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

vFairs

$5000/event
  • Basic$5000/event
    • 3D venue
    • Virtual booths
    • Webinar rooms
  • Professional$10000/event
    • Custom design
    • Gamification
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$20000/event
    • Full customization
    • API integration
    • Dedicated support

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 vFairs if

  • You need 3d virtual venues.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual booths.
vFairs 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 vFairs or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. vFairs starts at $5000/event and Whova at $1500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, vFairs or Whova?
vFairs starts at $5000/event and Whova at $1500/event.
Does vFairs or Whova run on more platforms?
vFairs runs on Web, Ios, Android. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is vFairs best used for?
vFairs is most often used for running virtual and hybrid trade shows and career fairs with exhibitor booths, hosting online conferences with sponsored exhibitor halls. Of those, running virtual and hybrid trade shows and career fairs with exhibitor booths and hosting online conferences with sponsored exhibitor halls are not what Whova is typically brought in for.
What can vFairs do that Whova cannot?
vFairs covers 3D virtual venues, Virtual booths, Live chat, Webinar rooms. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, Web 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.

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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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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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