Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
Whova vs GoToMeeting
Whova
Webinar & Virtual Events
Award-winning event management app
- From
- $1500/event
- Rated
- -
GoToMeeting
Webinar & Virtual Events
Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only GoToMeeting 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; GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
- They diverge on capability: Whova covers Event mobile app, GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Whova and GoToMeeting actually diverge.
| Attribute | Whova | GoToMeeting |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1500/event | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 1989 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 GoToMeeting
- HD video conferencing
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Chat
- Virtual background
- Calendar integration
- Meeting notes
- Outlook
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Whova
- Event planningnot GoToMeeting
- Ticket salesnot GoToMeeting
- Attendee managementnot GoToMeeting
- Virtual eventsnot GoToMeeting
- Event marketingnot GoToMeeting
GoToMeeting
- Team meetingsnot Whova
- Client callsnot Whova
- Training sessionsnot Whova
- Remote collaborationnot 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
GoToMeeting
- Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence
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
GoToMeeting
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited 1:1 meetings
- Up to 3 attendees
- HD video
- Professional$14/month
- Unlimited meetings
- Up to 150 attendees
- Recording
Which should you pick?
Choose Whova if
- You need event mobile app.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want agenda management.
Choose GoToMeeting if
- You need hd video conferencing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Whova or GoToMeeting better?
- Neither clearly leads. Whova starts at $1500/event and GoToMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Whova or GoToMeeting?
- GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/event for Whova and Free for GoToMeeting.
- Does Whova or GoToMeeting run on more platforms?
- Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android. GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
- Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
- Yes. GoToMeeting 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 GoToMeeting is typically brought in for.
- What can Whova do that GoToMeeting cannot?
- Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Web support, Ios 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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