Software · head to head
Whova vs BlueJeans
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events; BlueJeans shut down. Verizon announced the closure on 8 August 2023 and wound the service down through the first half of 2024, starting with the Basic tier and free trials on 31 August 2023
- They diverge on capability: Whova covers Event mobile app, BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Whova and BlueJeans actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
- HubSpot
- Mailchimp
Only in BlueJeans
- HD and 4K video
- Audio conferencing
- Screen sharing
- Recording and playback
- Chat and messaging
- Virtual backgrounds
- Hand raising
- Breakout rooms
Both cover
- Salesforce
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Whova
- Event planningnot BlueJeans
- Ticket salesnot BlueJeans
- Attendee managementnot BlueJeans
- Virtual eventsnot BlueJeans
- Event marketingnot BlueJeans
BlueJeans
- Enterprise meetingsnot Whova
- Healthcare consultationsnot Whova
- Financial servicesnot Whova
- Government communicationsnot Whova
- Large eventsnot 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
BlueJeans
- Shut down. Verizon announced the closure on 8 August 2023 and wound the service down through the first half of 2024, starting with the Basic tier and free trials on 31 August 2023
- bluejeans.com no longer resolves
- Verizon bought it for $400 million in 2020 and closed it citing a changing market, so there is no successor product to move to within the same vendor
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
BlueJeans
$10/month- Essentials$10/month
- 100 participants
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Pro$15/month
- 300 participants
- 4K video
- Virtual backgrounds
- Business$20/month
- 500 participants
- Custom branding
- Advanced security
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited participants
- Custom deployment
- Dedicated account team
Which should you pick?
Choose Whova if
- You need event mobile app.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want agenda management.
Choose BlueJeans if
- You need hd and 4k video.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
- You also want audio conferencing.
Questions people ask
- Is Whova or BlueJeans better?
- Neither clearly leads. Whova starts at $1500/event and BlueJeans at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Whova or BlueJeans?
- Whova starts at $1500/event and BlueJeans at $10/month.
- Does Whova or BlueJeans run on more platforms?
- Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android. BlueJeans runs on Web, Windows, Macos, 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 BlueJeans is typically brought in for.
- What can Whova do that BlueJeans cannot?
- Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. BlueJeans covers HD and 4K video, Audio conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording and playback. Both handle Salesforce.
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.
SourceWhova: 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.
SourceWhova: 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.
SourceWhova: 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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