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Whova vs BigMarker

Whova logo

Whova

Software

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BigMarker logo

BigMarker

Software

The webinar platform built for marketers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events; BigMarker no prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
  • They diverge on capability: Whova covers Event mobile app, BigMarker covers Live webinars.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Whova and BigMarker actually diverge.

Attributes where Whova and BigMarker differ
AttributeWhovaBigMarker
Starting price$1500/event$99/month
Founded20122010

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 Whova

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

Only in BigMarker

  • Live webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Virtual summits
  • Engagement tools
  • Landing pages
  • Marketo
  • Zapier

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Whova

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

BigMarker

  • Live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and Q&Anot Whova
  • Virtual events and conferences with breakout roomsnot Whova
  • Evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenternot Whova
  • Ticketed webinars with payment collectionnot Whova
  • White-labelled webinar experiences on the top tiernot Whova

Where each one falls short

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

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

BigMarker

  • No prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
  • Host licences are capped by tier, at 1 on Basic, 4 on Enterprise and 6 on Enterprise+
  • Attendee ceilings gate the tiers, at 1,000 on Basic against 10,000 on Enterprise
  • SSO, multi-factor authentication, white-labelled domains and live captioning are Enterprise+ only
  • API access and breakout rooms require Enterprise

Pricing, plan by plan

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

BigMarker

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • Live webinars
    • 100 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Elite$299/month
    • 500 attendees
    • On-demand
    • Custom branding
  • Summit$999/month
    • Virtual summits
    • 10000 attendees
    • Full features

Which should you pick?

Choose Whova if

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

Choose BigMarker if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want on-demand content.
BigMarker review

Questions people ask

Is Whova or BigMarker better?
Neither clearly leads. Whova starts at $1500/event and BigMarker at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Whova or BigMarker?
Whova starts at $1500/event and BigMarker at $99/month.
Does Whova or BigMarker run on more platforms?
Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android. BigMarker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Whova best used for?
Whova is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what BigMarker is typically brought in for.
What can Whova do that BigMarker cannot?
Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. BigMarker covers Live webinars, On-demand content, Virtual summits, Engagement tools. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, 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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