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    Whova

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AWhova, headquartered in San Diego, provides what they describe as Intelligent Event Technology Solutions by creating authentic audience participation and engagement and simplifying the entire event process from planning to registration, networking, and follow-up. Whova's mobile engagement apps support both on-location events and virtual events.N/A
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    Whova
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Whova
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptional
    Additional DetailsWhova offers discounts for multi-event packages.
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    Community Pulse
    Whova
    Considered Both Products
    Whova
    Chose Whova
    It was refreshing to use.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    Have not used other things
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I can't recall the other apps, I've used before, but did have two prior conferences with different apps.

    I would definitely choose Whova over those other experiences because of the overall package. I also can't say enough about the opportunity to create personal groups to meet …
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I have only used Whova.
    Incentivized
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    I have not used conference apps before.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I have never used another app like Whova.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I have nothing to compare it too., except old fashion print method.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    Whova had more functionality, engagement than any other app that I've used in the past and was very easy to use/navigate.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    much better overall in the experience of what can been done
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    We haven't looked at any other planning applications.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    Other conferences I've attended in the past have used similar apps, but it has been a few years and I no longer have those installed nor do I recall the names, but I will say my experience with Whova was much smoother and more effective.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    Well, I didn't exactly select Whova. It was the recommended App by the organizers of the conference. Anyway, I guess Whova resulted better for networking than the others mentioned.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    Easier to use and more effective
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I cannot say that I have used many apps to attend conferences, but I feel that this platform is easy to use.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I didn't select Whova it was chosen by the Symposium for me.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I didn't select it; it was chosen by Wounds UK Media Organisation
    I used it at the event as an exhibitor and have already recommended it to another organisation
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    Stacks up well against Zoom.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I think Whova compares well in terms of performance during events. Microsoft Teams may have the upperhand on office integration and using as a communication tool between employees.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    More engaging.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I haven't tried any other products like this.
    Incentivized
    Chose Whova
    I like the whova app. After using it in february it was easy for me to navigate it this month.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    256 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    98 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    272 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    93%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    62 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    85 Answers
    Features
    Whova
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Whova
    Feature
    Whova
    8.4
    71 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access7.756 Ratings
    Mobile Application9.070 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.559 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Whova
    Feature
    Whova
    8.2
    68 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Calendar integration8.650 Ratings
    Meeting initiation8.651 Ratings
    Integrates with social media8.449 Ratings
    Record meetings / events7.131 Ratings
    Slideshows8.236 Ratings
    Event registration8.755 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Whova
    Feature
    Whova
    8.2
    65 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Live chat7.639 Ratings
    Audience polling8.754 Ratings
    Q&A8.261 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Whova
    Feature
    Whova
    8.8
    42 Ratings
    3% above category average
    User authentication8.939 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.836 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list8.630 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Whova
    Feature
    Whova
    6.9
    46 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Branding options7.036 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation7.230 Ratings
    Attendee list export6.737 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Whova
    Feature
    Whova
    8.2
    82 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing8.863 Ratings
    Email marketing7.649 Ratings
    Livestreaming7.932 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.871 Ratings
    Event recording8.132 Ratings
    Virtual booths7.023 Ratings
    Networking8.976 Ratings
    Event analytics8.944 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    Cvent Event Management
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Splash
    Score7.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Whova
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (276 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    9.6
    (40 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.4
    (95 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.1
    (62 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Whova
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Whova
    I think it works really well as a way to organize yourself while at a conference. As well, to network with said attendees I found it very valuable to remember names. Having an automatic rolodex with everyone I met and ensure I had their info to connect later
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    Pros
    Whova
    • facilitated the sharing of research, perspectives, and resources on topics of interest
    • enabled easier connection to new and existing relationships with conference delegates and speakers
    • allowed me to catch up on content I missed due to time conflicts for concurrent sessions
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    Cons
    Whova
    • Literature and pictures uploaded but no easy way to download the collection.
    • No easy way to access information after the period after the conference ended.
    • No easy way to access the list of participants and contact information - could be pdf'd.
    • There was a little connectivity issues but not much.
    • Some of the meetings were scheduled while we slept.
    • The cost of using Whova for small meetings.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Whova
    We already registered with Whova for our 2024 event and we will continue to use Whova for the foreseeable future as long as the price doesn't rise too high. It was a bit of a shock to see the difference between last year's price and this year's price - nearly 2k increase! We were able to negotiate, thankfully, to lower the price.
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    Usability
    Whova
    Most of Whova's functions are intuitive and you can self-teach about 80% of it with ease. I really was impressive with the messaging, follow up meet-up capabilities and sharing of contact information. My only few concerns were about the lack of an archive or back up, [perhaps cloud-based?] of the meeting room and round-table's presentations
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    Reliability and Availability
    Whova
    We had no availability issues!
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    Performance
    Whova
    We had no performance issues with our event delivery. We did have some meet-ups that had some glitches for some attendees, but I believe they were quickly resolved and were more on the part of user error than anything. Once they got the hang of it, their meet-ups went more smoothly.
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    Support Rating
    Whova
    I only had a single issue regarding a photograph that was handled immediately and a colleague somehow ended up with two profiles which was also handled right away. Those two instances are all I have to go by. Other than that it was smooth but I did have ample information regarding who to contact if I experienced an issue
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    Implementation Rating
    Whova
    I found Whova to be similar to many social media apps that I already use. It was easy to navigate. This was my second experience using Whova in my presenter role. I liked the icebreaker section to connect with other participants before the event started. I look forward to next year’s event.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Whova
    We selected Whova for price, and ease of use. We would have chosen GoToWebinar but they did not have as many options for sponsor recognition. We will most likely use Event Rebels in the future for our needs. Tracking time and sessions viewed is a must for our industry as attendees rely on us to earn CEs to renew their licensing.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Whova
    I especially liked the ease of communication, the ability to ask hard questions easily, and afterward the ability to survey all participants to see what we (and/or Whova) could do better going forward.
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    Scalability
    Whova
    Everyone on our team had their assigned tasks to complete in Whova on a weekly basis and did so with ease and confidence.
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    Return on Investment
    Whova
    • Whova made our virtual and hybrid events possible! Our virtual attendees loved the ability to interact and engage with each other, the exhibitors, the speakers and organizers of the event. It also allowed our in-person attendees to do the same, and navigate the conference on-site.
    • Whova made organizing the conference possible for our small staffed organization! We only have 1.25 FTEs and were able to pull off a hybrid conference in 2022. It wouldn’t have been possible without Whova!
    Incentivized
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