Software · head to head
Whova vs Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex
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The short version
- Only Cisco Webex has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events; Cisco Webex listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
- They diverge on capability: Whova covers Event mobile app, Cisco Webex covers HD video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Whova and Cisco Webex actually diverge.
| Attribute | Whova | Cisco Webex |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1500/event | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 1984 |
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 Whova
- Event mobile app
- Agenda management
- Attendee networking
- Live polling
- Virtual sessions
- Zoom
- HubSpot
- Mailchimp
Only in Cisco Webex
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Transcription
- Virtual backgrounds
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Calendar
Both cover
- Salesforce
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Whova
- Event planningnot Cisco Webex
- Ticket salesnot Cisco Webex
- Attendee managementnot Cisco Webex
- Virtual eventsnot Cisco Webex
- Event marketingnot Cisco Webex
Cisco Webex
- Video Conferencingnot Whova
- Team Collaborationnot Whova
- Project Managementnot 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
Cisco Webex
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
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
Cisco Webex
Free- FreeFree
- 40-min group meetings
- Unlimited 1:1 calls
- HD video
- Starter$13.5/month
- Unlimited meetings
- 100 participants
- Recording
- Pro$26.99/month
- 300 participants
- Advanced security
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Whova if
- You need event mobile app.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want agenda management.
Choose Cisco Webex if
- You need hd video.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Whova or Cisco Webex better?
- Neither clearly leads. Whova starts at $1500/event and Cisco Webex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Whova or Cisco Webex?
- Cisco Webex has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/event for Whova and Free for Cisco Webex.
- Does Whova or Cisco Webex run on more platforms?
- Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android. Cisco Webex runs on Web, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- Can I use Cisco Webex for free?
- Yes. Cisco Webex has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Whova starts at $1500/event.
- 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 Cisco Webex is typically brought in for.
- What can Whova do that Cisco Webex cannot?
- Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Cisco Webex covers HD video, Screen sharing, Recording, Transcription. Both handle Salesforce, 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.
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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