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Whova vs EverWebinar

Whova logo

Whova

Software

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
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EverWebinar logo

EverWebinar

Software

Automated webinar platform for passive lead generation

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events; EverWebinar there is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Whova covers Event mobile app, EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Whova and EverWebinar actually diverge.

Attributes where Whova and EverWebinar differ
AttributeWhovaEverWebinar
Starting price$1500/eventOn request
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, Web
Founded20122014

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
  • Mailchimp
  • Eventbrite

Only in EverWebinar

  • Evergreen automation
  • Interactive chat simulation
  • Lead capture
  • CRM integration
  • Analytics
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Zapier
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Whova

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

EverWebinar

  • Running pre-recorded webinars on a repeating schedule as if they were livenot Whova
  • Automated evergreen webinar funnels for product salesnot 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

EverWebinar

  • There is no free plan; the cheapest entry is a paid $1 trial that converts to $199 per month
  • The advertised $99 per month annual rate is billed as $1,188 charged upfront once per year, and the $79 per month rate is $1,896 charged upfront every two years
  • The $1 for 14 days trial is restricted to new customers only
  • All plans renew automatically unless cancelled

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

EverWebinar

On request
  • Starter$49/month
    • 1 webinar
    • Up to 500 attendees
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Video library
  • Business$199/month
    • API access
    • Dedicated 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 EverWebinar if

  • You need evergreen automation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want interactive chat simulation.

Questions people ask

Is Whova or EverWebinar better?
Neither clearly leads. Whova starts at $1500/event and EverWebinar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Whova or EverWebinar?
Whova starts at $1500/event and EverWebinar at On request.
Does Whova or EverWebinar run on more platforms?
Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android. EverWebinar runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
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 EverWebinar is typically brought in for.
What can Whova do that EverWebinar cannot?
Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. EverWebinar covers Evergreen automation, Interactive chat simulation, Lead capture, CRM integration. Both handle Salesforce, HubSpot, 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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