Software · head to head
Whova vs ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
Software
Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only ClickMeeting 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; ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
- They diverge on capability: Whova covers Event mobile app, ClickMeeting covers HD video.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Whova and ClickMeeting actually diverge.
| Attribute | Whova | ClickMeeting |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1500/event | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
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 ClickMeeting
- HD video
- Screen sharing
- Virtual rooms
- Recording
- Attendee management
- Zapier
- Integromat
- Google Calendar
Both cover
- Salesforce
- Web support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Whova
- Event planningnot ClickMeeting
- Ticket salesnot ClickMeeting
- Attendee managementnot ClickMeeting
- Virtual eventsnot ClickMeeting
- Event marketingnot ClickMeeting
ClickMeeting
- Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot Whova
- Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot 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
ClickMeeting
- The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
- The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
- Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
- Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
- Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
- Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans
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
ClickMeeting
Free- FreeFree
- Basic meetings
- Limited features
- Pro$29/month
- Unlimited meetings
- Up to 100 participants
- Max$79/month
- Up to 500 participants
- Advanced features
Which should you pick?
Choose Whova if
- You need event mobile app.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want agenda management.
Choose ClickMeeting if
- You need hd video.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Whova or ClickMeeting better?
- Neither clearly leads. Whova starts at $1500/event and ClickMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Whova or ClickMeeting?
- ClickMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/event for Whova and Free for ClickMeeting.
- Does Whova or ClickMeeting run on more platforms?
- Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android. ClickMeeting runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use ClickMeeting for free?
- Yes. ClickMeeting 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 ClickMeeting is typically brought in for.
- What can Whova do that ClickMeeting cannot?
- Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. ClickMeeting covers HD video, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms, Recording. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Android 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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