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.