Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
Whova vs Google Meet
Whova
Webinar & Virtual Events
Award-winning event management app
- From
- $1500/event
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Google Meet 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; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
- They diverge on capability: Whova covers Event mobile app, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Whova and Google Meet actually diverge.
| Attribute | Whova | Google Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1500/event | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2012 | 1998 |
Identical on both: 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
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
Only in Google Meet
- Video conferencing
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Chat
- Real-time captions
- Hand raise
- Grid view
- Google Calendar
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Whova
- Event planningnot Google Meet
- Ticket salesnot Google Meet
- Attendee managementnot Google Meet
- Virtual eventsnot Google Meet
- Event marketingnot Google Meet
Google Meet
- Organisations already invested in Google Workspace ecosystemnot Whova
- Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot Whova
- Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot 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
Google Meet
- Google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
- Starter plan limits Meet to 100 participants; Standard tier required for 150 participants
- Organisation-wide user cap of 300 users on Starter, Standard, and Plus plans
- Enterprise tier requires custom pricing and sales contact; no transparent per-user cost
- Free tier (from basic Google account) limits meetings to 60 minutes with 3+ participants
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
Google Meet
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Whova if
- You need event mobile app.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want agenda management.
Choose Google Meet if
- You need video conferencing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Whova or Google Meet better?
- Neither clearly leads. Whova starts at $1500/event and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Whova or Google Meet?
- Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/event for Whova and Free for Google Meet.
- Does Whova or Google Meet run on more platforms?
- Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android. Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Google Meet for free?
- Yes. Google Meet 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 Google Meet is typically brought in for.
- What can Whova do that Google Meet cannot?
- Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Web support, Ios 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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