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Guidebook vs Whova Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Guidebook is a cloud-based DIY app building platform that allows event organizers, academic bodies and Enterprise business users to create smartphone apps without the requirement of any coding skills, by utilizing customizable templates, drag and drop editing tools, third-party integrations and 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.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

6

Per year

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

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No pricing info

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.7

65

5

4

3

2

1

49

13

2

1

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
86%
would recommend this app

4.8

2.4K

5

4

3

2

1

2K

410

32

4

6

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
93%
would recommend this app

Pros

“We or attendees should be able to print their certificates of attendance directly from Guidebook instead of us having to download all of the attendance information, organize it, create a system to create the certificates and then email them out.”
AR

Amanda R.

Education Administrator

“We should be able to upload the emails of the registered attendees, and they should be able to log in and create their own password without having to click on links in emails. ”
AR

Amanda R.

Education Administrator

“It helped to keep them on schedule during our New Student Orientation as well as gave them a place to find answers to the majority of the FAQ's that would have bombarded our administrative offices.”
AF

Abriah F.

Executive Assistant

Pros

“It centralizes complex training schedules and program agendas, ensuring seamless communication even in low-connectivity settings.”
HG

Hizikiyas G.

Malaria Case management coordinator

“Presenters were able to upload slide presentations so I could easily follow along, questions could be sent via the app to presenters and groups could communicate too. ”
DB

Deanna B.

VA Certification Officer and Registrar Specialist

“I appreciated having session details, resources, and networking opportunities all in one place. While there were a few minor challenges with navigation and notifications, the app helped create an organized and engaging event experience”
JT

James T.

Assistant Director

Cons

“The invite-only feature is horrible. ”
AR

Amanda R.

Education Administrator

“Lacks text messaging except as expensive add-on”
BL

Benjamin L.

Reunion Co-Chair

“I would like to send live inquiries or surveys during events but these functionalities are overpriced”
lr

lizeth r.

economist

Cons

“The mobile app can sometimes feel cluttered when there is a large amount of event content.”
JT

James T.

Assistant Director

“The messages seemed to get a bit overwhelming with quantities and being able to monitor them........”
CW

Chris W.

Major Account Manager

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

Assistant Professor of Medicine

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  • Last reviewa year ago
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  • Last review15 days ago

Key features

  • Total features53
  • API
  • Abstract Management
  • Access Control
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Agenda Management
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Application Development
  • Attendance Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Attendee Management
  • Attendee Profiles
  • Attendee Tracking
  • Audience Analytics
  • Audience Engagement
  • Audience Targeting
  • Badge Management
  • Barcode/Ticket Scanning
  • Breakout Rooms
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Change Management
  • Chat/Messaging
  • Class Registration
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Communication Management
  • Conferences/Conventions
  • Conferencing
  • Contact Management
  • Content Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Security
  • Data Synchronization
  • Design Templates
  • Discount Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Electronic Payments
  • Email Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Reminders
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Event Calendar
  • Event Management
  • Event Maps
  • Event Marketing
  • Event Registration
  • Event Scheduling
  • Event Ticketing
  • Event Tracking
  • Exhibit/Vendor Management
  • Feature Library
  • Feedback Management
  • For Virtual Events
  • Forms Management
  • Gamification
  • Group Registration
  • Guest List Management
  • Landing Pages/Web Forms
  • Lead Capture
  • Lead Generation
  • Live Chat
  • Live Streaming
  • Marketing Automation
  • Meeting Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Check-in
  • Multi-Event
  • Multi-Language
  • Networking
  • Offline Access
  • One-to-One Messaging
  • Online Registration
  • Payment Processing
  • Personalization
  • Presentation Streaming
  • Promotions Management
  • QR Codes
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Recording
  • Refund Management
  • Registration Management
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Scheduling
  • Self Check-In/Check-Out
  • Self Service Portal
  • Social Media Integration
  • Social Promotion
  • Speaker Management
  • Speaker Profiles
  • Sponsor Pages
  • Sponsorship Management
  • Survey/Poll Management
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Ticketing
  • Video Conferencing
  • Video Streaming
  • Virtual Lobby
  • Visitor Registration
  • Visual Modeling
  • WYSIWYG Editor
  • Website Management
  • Weddings/Parties
  • Total features100
  • API
  • Abstract Management
  • Access Control
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Agenda Management
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Application Development
  • Attendance Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Attendee Management
  • Attendee Profiles
  • Attendee Tracking
  • Audience Analytics
  • Audience Engagement
  • Audience Targeting
  • Badge Management
  • Barcode/Ticket Scanning
  • Breakout Rooms
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Change Management
  • Chat/Messaging
  • Class Registration
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Communication Management
  • Conferences/Conventions
  • Conferencing
  • Contact Management
  • Content Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Security
  • Data Synchronization
  • Design Templates
  • Discount Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Electronic Payments
  • Email Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Reminders
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Event Calendar
  • Event Management
  • Event Maps
  • Event Marketing
  • Event Registration
  • Event Scheduling
  • Event Ticketing
  • Event Tracking
  • Exhibit/Vendor Management
  • Feature Library
  • Feedback Management
  • For Virtual Events
  • Forms Management
  • Gamification
  • Group Registration
  • Guest List Management
  • Landing Pages/Web Forms
  • Lead Capture
  • Lead Generation
  • Live Chat
  • Live Streaming
  • Marketing Automation
  • Meeting Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Check-in
  • Multi-Event
  • Multi-Language
  • Networking
  • Offline Access
  • One-to-One Messaging
  • Online Registration
  • Payment Processing
  • Personalization
  • Presentation Streaming
  • Promotions Management
  • QR Codes
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Recording
  • Refund Management
  • Registration Management
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Scheduling
  • Self Check-In/Check-Out
  • Self Service Portal
  • Social Media Integration
  • Social Promotion
  • Speaker Management
  • Speaker Profiles
  • Sponsor Pages
  • Sponsorship Management
  • Survey/Poll Management
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Ticketing
  • Video Conferencing
  • Video Streaming
  • Virtual Lobby
  • Visitor Registration
  • Visual Modeling
  • WYSIWYG Editor
  • Website Management
  • Weddings/Parties

Integrations

  • Total integrations10
  • Cvent Event Management
  • Eventbrite
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Drive
  • Google Maps
  • Instagram
  • Marketo Engage
  • Meta for Business
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Stova
  • Stripe
  • SurveyMonkey
  • Twitter/X
  • Veeva CRM
  • Zoom Workplace
  • Total integrations6
  • Cvent Event Management
  • Eventbrite
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Drive
  • Google Maps
  • Instagram
  • Marketo Engage
  • Meta for Business
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Stova
  • Stripe
  • SurveyMonkey
  • Twitter/X
  • Veeva CRM
  • Zoom Workplace