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Whova vs eWebinar

Whova logo

Whova

Webinar & Virtual Events

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
eWebinar logo

eWebinar

Webinar & Virtual Events

Automated and evergreen webinar platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Whova mobile app experiences slow loading and occasional crashes during large events; eWebinar the subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more
  • They diverge on capability: Whova covers Event mobile app, eWebinar covers Evergreen webinars.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Whova and eWebinar actually diverge.

Attributes where Whova and eWebinar differ
AttributeWhovaeWebinar
Starting price$1500/eventOn request
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20122016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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 eWebinar

  • Evergreen webinars
  • Live-like automation
  • Lead scoring
  • Integrations
  • Analytics
  • Zapier
  • ActiveCampaign
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Whova

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

eWebinar

  • Turning recorded demos into automated on-demand webinars with chatnot Whova
  • Evergreen customer onboarding and training sessionsnot 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

eWebinar

  • The subscription level is set automatically by how many active eWebinars you have, so the bill moves up on its own as you publish more
  • Level 1 at $99 per month allows only one active eWebinar and 1,000 registrants per month
  • Level 3 at $299 per month covers 15 active eWebinars and charges $15 per month for each additional one
  • Extra registrants are sold only in blocks of 1,000 at $49 per month per block
  • Removing the 'Powered by eWebinar' branding costs $99 per month on top of the subscription
  • Using your own custom domain costs $99 per month extra
  • The Salesforce integration is a $249 per month add-on and the Marketo integration is $179 per month
  • Advanced access control, which restricts who can join by email domain, is a $49 per month add-on
  • The universal cross-webinar dashboard is a $229 per month add-on
  • Enterprise registrant volumes and active webinar counts are quoted by sales with no published rate

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

eWebinar

On request
  • Professional$99/month
    • Up to 3 webinars
    • Lead scoring
  • Business$249/month
    • Unlimited webinars
    • Advanced automation
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Custom integrations
    • 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.
Whova review

Choose eWebinar if

  • You need evergreen webinars.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live-like automation.
eWebinar review

Questions people ask

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

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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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