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Webex Events vs Whova

Webex Events logo

Webex Events

Webinar & Virtual Events

Webinars and events powered by Cisco

From
On request
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: Webex Events pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales; Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events
  • They diverge on capability: Webex Events covers Webinars, Whova covers Event mobile app.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Webex Events and Whova actually diverge.

Attributes where Webex Events and Whova differ
AttributeWebex EventsWhova
Starting priceOn request$1500/event
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Founded19842012

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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 Webex Events

  • Webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Mobile app
  • Engagement tools
  • Analytics
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

Only in Whova

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Webex Events

  • Virtual event hosting and managementnot Whova
  • In-person event registration and check-innot Whova
  • Hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiencesnot Whova
  • Large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendeesnot Whova
  • Professional live streaming with custom brandingnot Whova
  • Attendee networking and engagementnot Whova

Whova

  • Event planningnot Webex Events
  • Ticket salesnot Webex Events
  • Attendee managementnot Webex Events
  • Virtual eventsnot Webex Events
  • Event marketingnot Webex Events

Where each one falls short

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

Webex Events

  • Pricing not publicly disclosed and requires contacting sales
  • No published API documentation or developer specifications
  • No documented offline functionality for mobile event apps
  • No published storage limits or attendee capacity thresholds documented

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

Webex Events

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Webex Events 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 Webex Events if

  • You need webinars.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.
Webex Events 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 Webex Events or Whova better?
Neither clearly leads. Webex Events starts at On request and Whova at $1500/event, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Webex Events or Whova?
Webex Events starts at On request and Whova at $1500/event.
Does Webex Events or Whova run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Webex Events best used for?
Webex Events is most often used for virtual event hosting and management, in-person event registration and check-in, hybrid event support combining virtual and in-person audiences, large-scale event hosting up to 100,000 attendees. Of those, virtual event hosting and management and in-person event registration and check-in are not what Whova is typically brought in for.
What can Webex Events do that Whova cannot?
Webex Events covers Webinars, Virtual events, Mobile app, Engagement tools. Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Web support, Ios 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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