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Whova vs Tito

Whova logo

Whova

Software

Award-winning event management app

From
$1500/event
Rated
-
Tito logo

Tito

Software

Sell tickets to your event

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Tito 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; Tito limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences
  • They diverge on capability: Whova covers Event mobile app, Tito covers Ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Whova and Tito actually diverge.

Attributes where Whova and Tito differ
AttributeWhovaTito
Starting price$1500/eventFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2012).

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 Tito

  • Ticketing
  • Registration
  • Check-in app
  • API access
  • Custom domains
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Mailchimp
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Whova

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Tito

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Tito

  • Limited to smaller and mid-sized events, less suitable for enterprise-scale conferences
  • Fewer built-in marketing automation features compared to Cvent

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

Tito

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tito 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 Tito if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want registration.

Questions people ask

Is Whova or Tito better?
Neither clearly leads. Whova starts at $1500/event and Tito at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Whova or Tito?
Tito has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/event for Whova and Free for Tito.
Does Whova or Tito run on more platforms?
Whova runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tito runs on Web.
Can I use Tito for free?
Yes. Tito 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.
What can Whova do that Tito cannot?
Whova covers Event mobile app, Agenda management, Attendee networking, Live polling. Tito covers Ticketing, Registration, Check-in app, API access. Both handle Mailchimp, 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.

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Tito: What are Tito's pricing and fees?

Tito charges 3% per paid ticket with no monthly subscription fee, making it accessible for events of any size. No upfront or hidden monthly costs.

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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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Tito: What are the key features of Tito?

Tito offers customizable event pages, online ticket sales, attendee management, promotional tools, detailed analytics, mobile check-in apps, CSV exports for badge printing, and a public API with webhooks for integrations.

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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