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Vidyard vs Whova

Vidyard logo

Vidyard

Software

Video messaging for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whova logo

Whova

Software

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Vidyard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Vidyard free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Vidyard covers Video recording, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Vidyard and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Vidyard and Whova differ
AttributeVidyardWhova
Starting priceFree$1500/event
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Chrome extensionWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112012

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 Vidyard

  • Video recording
  • CRM integration
  • Video analytics
  • Email embedding
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

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.

Vidyard

No use cases recorded yet. See the Vidyard review.

Whova

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

Where each one falls short

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

Vidyard

  • Free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month
  • Advanced team analytics and integrations require Teams plan
  • Video Agent automation requires add-on purchase
  • No self-hosted option available

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

Vidyard

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 15 AI videos per month
    • 5 video recordings per month
    • Basic editing
  • Starter$null/month
    • Unlimited video recording
    • Full analytics
    • Branded sharing pages
  • Teams$null/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • CRM integrations
    • Advanced team analytics
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • SSO
    • Custom permissions

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 Vidyard if

  • You need video recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension.
  • You also want crm integration.
Vidyard 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 Vidyard or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Vidyard 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, Vidyard or Whova?
Vidyard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Vidyard and $1500/event for Whova.
Does Vidyard or Whova run on more platforms?
Vidyard runs on Web, Chrome extension. Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Vidyard for free?
Yes. Vidyard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Whova starts at $1500/event.
What can Vidyard do that Whova cannot?
Vidyard covers Video recording, CRM integration, Video analytics, Email embedding. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vidyard: Does Vidyard have a free plan?

Yes. Vidyard's free plan includes 15 AI videos per month, 5 video recording limit per month, basic video editing, and limited integrations.

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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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Vidyard: What integrations does Vidyard offer?

Vidyard integrates with 51+ platforms including Salesforce, HubSpot, Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, Slack, and Zapier for workflow automation.

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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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Vidyard: Can Vidyard videos show engagement analytics?

Yes. Vidyard tracks video engagement including watch time, who viewed the video, when they watched it, and click-through rates on CTAs.

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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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Vidyard: What is the Video Agent feature?

Video Agent uses AI avatars to automatically generate and send personalized videos at scale. You provide the message, and the AI creates a video in your likeness for mass outreach.

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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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Vidyard: Does Vidyard work with email platforms?

Yes. Vidyard integrates with Gmail and Outlook to let you record and send videos directly from your inbox, with engagement tracking syncing back to email.

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