Whova
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$0.99
× 12 months$11.88
Per year
$0.10 per person / mo
$12
Starting price; rises with usage
Whova vs Cvent
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Whova
48%
match · $12/yr
Cvent
32%
match · quote
Whova is the better fit.
It publishes its prices; the other needs a sales quote.
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Cvent
Sales quote
No public priceask sales
Per year
Quote
No public price
Whova
From $0.99
Conference and association organizers who want an attendee engagement app bundled with registration, onsite check-in and early Stripe payouts, quoted per event.
vs
Cvent
From Custom
Enterprises and associations running large, complex event programs that want registration, apps, onsite check-in and venue sourcing from one vendor and can work with quote-based, modular licensing.
Side by side
| Whova | Cvent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Quote per event; 3% + $0.99 per paid ticket | Quote only |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Conference and association organizers who want an attendee engagement app bundled with registration, onsite check-in and early Stripe payouts, quoted per event. | Enterprises and associations running large, complex event programs that want registration, apps, onsite check-in and venue sourcing from one vendor and can work with quote-based, modular licensing. |
Pros and cons
Whova
Pros
- Event app, registration and networking in one package
- Published ticket fee (3% + $0.99), with no fee on free tickets and the option to pass fees on
- Early Stripe payouts put ticket revenue in your account before the event
- Conference tools such as abstract management, call for speakers and exhibitor lead retrieval
Cons
- No public platform pricing; every event needs a quote
- No free plan, and a trial only after a sales demo
- Registration isn't sold as a standalone product
- Doesn't state whether Stripe processing fees apply on top of its ticket fee
Cvent
Pros
- Widest scope here: registration, apps, check-in, virtual events, webinars and venue sourcing
- Venue sourcing through the Cvent Supplier Network
- 24/7 support included for all customers
- Enterprise tier adds API access, SSO, MFA and unlimited user logins
Cons
- Quote-only; no public prices
- Modular licensing on Professional, with a 15 user login cap
- API access and SSO reserved for Enterprise
- Ticket fees and payout timing not published
Sarah Chen