Whova vs Cvent Attendee Hub

Eventbrite

Cvent Event Management

vFairs

Eventbrite is a global ticketing and event technology platform that provides creators of events with tools and resources to seamlessly plan, promote, and produce live experiences. Eventbrite is a ticketing and event technology platform that helps businesses organize and sell tickets to events online while helping people discover events that fuel passions. From workshops to concerts to conferences to film and music festivals, Eventbrite houses events of all shapes and sizes.

Cvent Event Management provides online event planning and management, web survey and email marketing solution for event planners, attendees, and hospitality venues across industries, globally. The software supports the entire event lifecycle, from marketing and initial registration through to event check-in & beyond

vFairs is a virtual events management platform which enables organizations to host end-to-end online events & engage relevant audiences with custom registration forms, virtual booth templates, interactivity tools such as group chat or 1:1 chat, webinar functionality, event reporting, & more

Whova is a cloud-based event management solution that enables businesses, universities, exhibitors, and government organizations to engage with attendees, generate name badges, handle online registration processes, and host video conferences.

Event Registration

Alerts/Notifications

Calendar Management

Attendee Tracking

Surveys & Feedback

Contact Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Customizable Forms

Payment Processing

By industry, Whova reviewers are most commonly professionals in education management (16%). The most frequent use case for Whova cited by reviewers is mobile event apps (41% of reviewers).

Users and use cases

Most reviewers indicate that Whova provides good value for money, especially for budget-conscious users, and they appreciate the flexible pricing. Some users report that add-ons can raise costs quickly and wish for clearer, all-inclusive pricing.

Value for money

The Whova integration most frequently cited by reviewers is Zoom Workplace, a video conferencing product rated 4.6 out of 5 for its integration with Whova.

Integrations

Whova is a mobile event app solution with key features that include mobile access, agenda management, event scheduling, real-time updates, live streaming, networking, and more.

Whova

Web-based

iPhone

Android

iPad

Webex Suite

Airmeet

Bizzabo

Cvent Attendee Hub

RingCentral Events

RSVPify

Basic

Inefficient email and contact management

Transportation Group Leader, Technical Specialist

accidentally created two profiles - difficult to figure out how to merge or eliminate one - wasn't sure messages were all coming to one location

Nanny Industry Consultant  Social Media Manager  Blogger   Writer  Mentor 

We are not able to see in advance nor edit those emails, which also contained information not pertinent to our virtual event.

49% of reviewers feel negative about Whova’s email and contact management. Reviewers indicate they receive too many redundant or irrelevant emails, making it hard to keep track of important information. They say exporting contacts, managing communications, and accessing or sharing contact details can be unintuitive or cumbersome. Some users report difficulties with email notifications, confusion around merging profiles, and challenges in following up with attendees outside the app, which complicates post-event networking and communication.

Cumbersome messaging and feedback

Resource/Counselor Associate

Comment to my Photo by others did not show up under my Photo but much further down and under the other person's posts - layout for comments and replies was confusing and didn't follow sub-menu properly or consistently - My Reply to a Comment added via older Chrome device did show up under her Comment, but not under my Photo (maybe it was the other User's error or perhaps she submitted it via her Phone and also had a problem) - mobile interface may be a little buggy.

ESL Instructor

The drawback that I saw was that you had no way of replying to someone or deleting a post / message.

56% of reviewers feel negative about Whova’s messaging and feedback features. Reviewers indicate that the messaging system can be confusing, with difficulties in finding, responding to, or clearing messages. They say the volume of messages and discussion threads can be overwhelming, and the layout for comments and replies is not always intuitive. Some users report delays in responses, limited options for interaction, and challenges in keeping up with or managing feedback, which detracts from efficient communication during events.

Overwhelming and persistent notifications

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology

The front page of notifications (on the first day of the conference there were already 465 notifications - I couldn't get to the bottom of them even by the end of the conference.  

72% of reviewers feel negative about Whova’s notification system. Reviewers indicate they are frustrated by the excessive volume of notifications, which can be distracting and difficult to manage. They say there is no easy way to clear or filter notifications, leading to clutter and missed important updates. Some users report that persistent alerts, lack of customization, and repetitive messages contribute to a sense of overwhelm, making it challenging to focus on relevant content or maintain a streamlined event experience.

Interactive and user-friendly design

Digital Content Marketing

The interface and engagement options allow anyone to sign in and begin interacting with others instantly.

HR Business Partner

The app was so easy to use and it allowed for meaningful interactions in a virtual space.

93% of reviewers feel positive about Whova’s user interface. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive layout, which enables them to interact with other participants, join discussions, and navigate event features with ease. They say the platform encourages engagement through real-time collaboration, interactive modules, and seamless communication tools. Some users report that even those who are not tech-savvy find the interface approachable, and they enjoy the interactive experience whether attending virtually or in person, making participation more enjoyable and productive.

Personalized and flexible scheduling

Director of Continuous Improvement and Support

The things I liked about Whova is the ability to pare down the schedule to a personal agenda and still be able to see the overall schedule, allowing users to communicate and post discussion groups, and see who else is in attendance were all plusses.

Wildlife Biologist

I also enjoyed how seamless it was to view the talk schedule and create your own schedule based on the talks you wanted to attend.

95% of reviewers feel positive about Whova’s scheduling functionality. Reviewers indicate they value the ability to customize personal agendas, sync schedules with external calendars, and receive timely reminders for sessions and meetings. They say the platform simplifies managing complex event timetables, allows for easy updates, and keeps all necessary information in one accessible location. Some users report that being able to track changes, organize meetings, and view event details in real time helps them stay organized and make the most of their conference experience.

Seamless professional networking

President

The ability to easily connect and find others among the thousands attending my conference made the tool invaluable for networking.

93% of reviewers feel positive about Whova’s networking capabilities. Reviewers appreciate how the platform facilitates connecting with like-minded individuals, setting up meetings, and sharing information before, during, and after events. They say the app’s intuitive design makes it easy to discover new contacts, exchange digital business cards, and maintain connections globally. Some users report that the networking features help them engage with colleagues, vendors, and potential clients, making it a valuable tool for building professional relationships and fostering ongoing communication beyond the event.

Comprehensive event management tools

Program Manager

Whova allowed our attendees (1,600+) to quickly create their daily schedule, access trainer materials, create and interact with discussion groups, and post pictures.

CEO & co-founder

Whova was very helpful in seeing the conference content, browsing program, selecting personalized agenda, seeing the speakers profiles, sharing presentation materials, live Q&As and chat during each conference session.

95% of reviewers feel positive about Whova’s conference event features. Reviewers indicate the platform streamlines event planning by allowing them to create custom agendas, access session materials, and manage attendee lists from one place. They appreciate being able to interact with other participants, receive real-time updates, and utilize features like maps, polls, and Q&A. Some users report that the ability to organize meetups, track attendance, and integrate with other tools enhances their overall event experience and makes both virtual and in-person conferences more engaging and efficient.

Student Database and Application Manager

I like seeing the Event Schedule, picking my events, getting session alerts, seeing the floor plan(map), AND best of all the instant messaging conference and session attendees.

Investigator

I was able to coordinate dates and times for courses I wanted to attend, set them to My Events, which made it easier for me to see my schedule for the conference.

Assistant Professor of Medicine

The session management tools were especially effective, allowing me to organize my schedule, access session details, and receive timely updates.

Test Manager

Used it for Events in London  and what I liked about it is Real time updates on changes in events, messaging and meet up coordination and Live Polls

Birth Doula

I really liked that Whova had a directory of all the people who were attending the conference and that it allowed me to see their information and communicate with them in the app during and even after the conference.

Chief Executive Director

The attendee list and direct messaging feature made it incredibly easy to connect with valuable contacts and schedule meetings, which significantly enhanced the professional value of the conference.

Assistant Director of Student Discipline Title IX Deputy Coordinator

As I mentioned, it was quite overwhelming to keep up with all notifications, Once I navigated through all features, it was manageable with easy access to session information and meet up locations to networking with other attendees.

Chief Security Officer

Making speakers and topics searchable on the app was a brilliant idea that greatly enhanced my ability to select the sessions I would attend!

The Whova badges were excellent - the print was large and an easy to read font and color, the badges facilitated the rapid sharing of contact information - which is usually a challenge at conference environments.

Lead - Account Manager

Unified experience which covered all aspects of the event, including networking, sesion management, didn't have to juggle multiple applications

Sr. Analyst

Not really a con, but my only request would be the ability to look at a list of companies/organizations that are present at the conference, not just the attendees.

Researcher

Networking tools such as attendee matchmaking, community boards, and private messaging, foster meaningful connections among participants

Many features offered to track attendee locations, recommendations, and information on sessions Great networking tool

I've been to a lot of trade shows and conferences and the most important part is the Agenda and being able prior to the event choose your own adventure based on the sessions.

Navigating between management tools, session details, and event updates sometimes required extra steps, which could interrupt the flow of the experience.

Social Worker

What I liked most about Whova was how it brought everything I needed into one space event schedules, speaker details, live updates, and networking opportunities.

Director

Being able to connect with other attendees, join discussion threads, and participate in community boards added a layer of interactivity that many virtual platforms lack.

Executive Director Owner

It was great I felt more connected once I started navigating the app I wanted to attend start up week and knew nothing about it but I was easily able to navigate the events locations plan my day all through the app it was great

Prod

The platform overall is great, helps to build groups, organize meetups, create relationships, and expand the network while going to an event.

Study Away Advisor

I used it to look at information sessions - as well as being able to sign up and/or cancel them with ease.

I could see the speakers and I still use the list of attendees to look up contact information (or even just to remember what they looked like).

Immigration Law Clerk

Like there were notifications that I got from when I attended this conference last year, so almost felt like the notifications were delayed in arriving sometimes.

Contractor

Customizability for managing multiple large-scale events and conferences.

My overall experience with Whova for the Elevate Conference in Miami was excellent; the app was the digital backbone for the entire event and was essential for both organization and networking.

Teacher

It's best known for the agenda planning , allowing participants to brows session in advanced made me amazed.

Project Manager

On the Attendees -> Recommended tab, screen space is wasted on my past employers where I am the only attendee.

Professor

The app is also well organized with a detailed agenda that provides detailed information on all the events.

Event Manager

The email options in other cases are canned Whova messages that cannot be edited, and create confusion among event attendees because they're so poorly worded.

I appreciated how intuitive the interface was—navigating the agenda, accessing session links, and reviewing speaker bios were all simple and seamless.

Director, Research and Development

I was able to take session notes within the app, contact other attendees, reach out to the session speakers, see event photos, and collect the presentation slides as PDFs.  

General Manager

Whova gave us instant communication with other Whova users to schedule shared rides to the airport, meetings for after hours activities and agenda changes.  

Marketing assistant

Community page was great for starting conversations, knowing what the audience wanted and driving momentum for symposiums, lectures...

Special Education Teacher, NBCT

The ability to message people I know, access to the agenda/location of session, and the ability to share photos and articles.

Director of Quality Improvement

I found the number of notifications to be overwhelming, and I wasn't able to easily find the information I was looking for.

It was very easy to navigate and engage the bright colors and the ability to continue to make engaging content and we can’t forget the point system

I did not like that the push notifications made a sound because it often happened during sessions but I am guessing I just needed to turn the sound off on the app.

Senior Manager

I would like to be able to sort by type of attendee (corporate) and also ignore meet-ups I'm not interested in attending so I can keep up with the ones I am interested in following.  

evidence and transport manager

The application is very clear and intuitive. If the event organizer is capable, the user has all the information they need and program updates are quick.

owner

not everyone used the app to chat, meet up ect - several missed connections due to non responses of messages

With the first time users it cluttered with many tabs, notification and interactive options.

Vice President, Sales

Meetups, private messaging, both public and "my (selected) agenda", contacts AND speaker content available months after event--best meeting platform of its kind I've seen to date

Board of Directors, Vice Chair

It keeps my schedule for the conference I attended in one neatly filed place.

Educator

easy to use, download and very complete and comprehensive, all the pertinent things to know are all included, especially the features of the contacts and leads and the scan of the QR code so easy! and the upload pics

Having many features is good, but it takes time to understand working of it effectively Navigation isn’t always intuitive (especially first-time users)

When I used the app vs online platform, nagivating between the two was a little difficult at times but managed.

Contract Coordinator

It simplifies the process of managing and attending conferences, making it a valuable tool for both organizers and participants.

Global Director of Public Affairs and Strategic Partnerships

In the messaging poral, should be a way to filter by current conference. When I'm at a conference, I don't want to see messages from prior conferences.

I wish there were more reaction options for photos that attendees post.

Very nice app for offline and online events - you can find here everything you need - private accounts, chats, meetups, groups, announcements, icebrakers, etc.

Software Engineer

For me it was a good, it help me go through the event, attend events that I like, and after the event to see the photos everyone posted.

Conference Event

Speaker

Session

Notification

Chat and Messaging

Customer Support

Photo Sharing

Agenda

Presentation

Ease of Use

Small Business

Freelancers

Large Enterprises

Mid-size Business

Most reviewers indicate that Whova offers good value for money, especially for small organizations and budget-conscious users, with flexible a la carte pricing and essential features included at a reasonable base cost. They appreciate that the platform can help save money compared to travel or other solutions, and find it cost-effective for both organizers and attendees. Some users report that add-on features can increase costs quickly and wish for more transparent, all-inclusive pricing. Some reviewers feel that fees may be high for small events and that pricing details are not always clear upfront.

EventsAir

EventsAir is a cloud-based platform that helps execute in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Key features include built-in budgeting, accounting tools, on-brand event sites, and seamless registration experiences.

Cvent Attendee Hub is a cloud-based solution that helps users organize and manage virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. Organizations can connect attendees to content, networking opportunities, and sponsors.

Lead Generation

Attendee Management

Survey/Poll Management

Real-Time Chat

Professional

Enterprise

Senior Manager, Marketing and Corporate Events

Cvent Attendee Hub allowed our organization to take full control of our in-person, hybrid, and virtual events while offering our attendes an elevated and intuitive experience.

Vice President

I also wish there was more flexibility to customize the page layouts and visual design so we could fully match our branding and create the exact look and feel we envision for our events.

There was a steep learning curve when using Attendee Hub, and because it is so customizable, the options for personal branding and editing were intimidating at first.

Event Technology Manager

There's a nice blend of personalization for the attendee while ensuring the branding and colors align with their brand guidelines.

Events Operations Experience Manager

Customer support is absolutely fantastic and I often reach out to them and get a same day response for how to build what I am trying to do if I am unsure.

Admin

Additionally, the webinars and knowledge base offer insightful tips for effective planning and help us stay updated with current trends in the industry.

Marketing Coordinator

I haven't used it BUT the idea of it is a dream come true from a time-saving perspective and making the user experience totally seamless.

Corporate Events Specialist

It's easy to use, looks professional, has so many available resources and almost instantly creates an app solution for our event.

Senior manager events and partnerships

Navigation felt a bit clunky at times, and some features weren’t very intuitive to us.

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