Whova review

A highly-rated, all-in-one solution especially popular for academic and professional events.

Top 11 rank

#6 of 11

Score

8.2/9.4

Pricing

$$$ (Quote-based, from $2k/event)

HQ

San Diego, CA, USA

Verdict

Whova is a favorite in the academic and professional conference circuit because of its powerful, all-in-one mobile app that simplifies networking, agenda navigation, and exhibitor interaction.

What customers praise

The platform consistently receives high praise from attendees for its intuitive mobile app, particularly the business card scanning and contact exchange features.

What customers criticise

The backend interface and event website designs can feel less modern than competitors, and it offers fewer native integrations with major CRMs.

Best for

Academic, scientific, and association conferences that require strong networking, lead retrieval, and abstract management features.

At a glance

  • Integrations: Stripe, PayPal, Zapier, SurveyMonkey
  • Compliance: GDPR
  • Regions served: North America, EMEA, APAC
  • Typical onboarding: 7 days

Red flags

Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-16. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

See alternatives to Whova, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Whova vs Hubilo.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Event Management Software, verified June 16, 2026 — no paid placement.