Whova vs. EventsAir

Run smarter events with confidence

EventsAir unifies everything you need into one comprehensive platform, so you can plan smarter, engage better, deliver with confidence, and scale effortlessly.

If you're evaluating your options, here's why 12,000+ event professionals worldwide chose EventsAir.

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Trusted by planners powering 400,000+ events worldwide

What event planners discover when evaluating Whova

Whova has built a strong following, particularly for its attendee app experience and networking features, which event-goers genuinely enjoy. But for professional event planners managing complexity behind the scenes, a few things tend to come up.

We've done the research so you don't have to. The insights below are gathered from real conversations with event professionals and independent user reviews, so you can make the most informed decision for your events.

⚠️ Pricing that can be difficult to forecast

Whova operates on a per-event pricing model, which suits organizations running occasional events. For planners managing multiple events a year, or events that grow in scope over time, costs can be harder to predict. This is particularly true when additional capabilities are structured as separate tiers rather than included features.

🕰️ A platform that hasn't kept pace with modern event needs

Whova has been a reliable tool for many planners, but its development has focused primarily on the attendee app experience. For teams looking for continuous innovation — AI-powered tools, advanced engagement features, and a platform that evolves with the industry — Whova's roadmap has real limits.

🚧 Registration built for one type of attendee 

Whova supports a single registration path, which works for straightforward events. But for events with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, VIPs, and general attendees all registering differently, that structure requires manual workarounds or a second registration system altogether. 

😓 A great attendee experience shouldn't come at the organizer's expense

Whova's attendee app is genuinely praised, and that's worth acknowledging. But behind the scenes, organizers face real operational limits: no exhibitor or sponsor management portal, DIY-only badging, and limited flexibility once registration is live. 

Simple pricing with unlimited registrations

Rest assured, with EventsAir your success won’t impact your budget.

This is why serious event planners choose EventsAir over Whova

Now here's what a different approach looks like. One where you can plan with confidence, engage attendees in real time, deliver seamlessly across formats, and scale success with powerful insights and repeatable systems.

✅ Transparent pricing, with everything included 

With EventsAir, your pricing doesn't creep up with each renewal and the features that matter most don't come as add-ons. Call for proposals, your mobile app, lead retrieval, exhibitor tools, white-labeling, and unlimited registrations are all included as standard. What you see is what you pay, year after year. 

🚀 A platform built for what's next

EventsAir is continuously investing in innovation to meet the needs of the modern event planner. Air Intelligence brings AI-powered tools to your workflow, smart networking and meeting matching helps attendees connect meaningfully, and advanced engagement tools keep every audience active and involved.

🔀 Registration that bends to your event

EventsAir supports multiple registration pathways with logic-based branching, so every attendee follows a journey tailored to them. And advanced attendee management gives your team a real-time, accurate profile of every attendee's event journey.

⚡ Back-of-house control, built in from the start

EventsAir gives organizers the tools to match the experience their attendees enjoy. From self-service exhibitor and sponsor portals to flexible badging, onsite check-in, and a host of configurable options that can be updated and adjusted to suit your event's exact needs.

Don't just take our word for it

Hear from some of the event professionals already delivering their best events with EventsAir. Explore more success stories here.

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“EventsAir is the most feature-rich platform on the market today. From on-site self-check-in and badging to exhibitor management, speaker management, and even abstract management, EventsAir does it all – and does it well.”

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“With so many moving parts, you need a system that keeps everything connected. We value how EventsAir supports real-time updates and helps reduce the chance of human error when changes happen close to the event.”

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“With EventsAir, we’ve been able to reclaim 20% of our time that was previously tied up in administrative work. That substantial efficiency boost has allowed us to invest more in creativity and client engagement.”

What makes EventsAir different to Whova?

With over 35 years of expertise, we've powered 400,000+ successful events. And with a diverse and established customer base, we understand the importance of empowering our community to succeed. 

Your success is truly our success.  

That's why our team goes beyond the platform – offering hands-on support, genuine partnership, and the kind of guidance that turns good events into great ones. No matter where you are in your event journey, we're here to help you get there with confidence. 

Plan Engage Deliver Scale – PEDS – EventsAir Framework for Smarter Events
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Plan

Lay the foundation for a seamless event.

  • Dynamic registration
  • Registration recovery
  • Integrated payments
  • Modern website builder
  • Strategic comms
  • Agenda builder
  • Speaker management
  • Abstract management
  • Travel & accommodation
  • Function management
  • Budget tracking
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Engage

Create experiences that captivate.

  • Custom event app
  • Instant, dynamic updates
  • Live polls
  • Live Q&A
  • Advanced gamification
  • Attendee networking
  • Meeting matching
  • Private social network
  • Dedicated meeting hub
  • Session surveys
  • Personalized schedules
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Deliver

Execute effortlessly, onsite and online.

  • Multiple check-in options
  • Flexible badge design
  • Sponsors & exhibitors 
  • Lead management
  • Self-service portals 
  • Go virtual or hybrid
  • Real-time insights
  • Session access control
  • Table allocation
  • Dietary requirements
  • 24/7 Technical support 
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Scale

Prove ROI and grow every year​.

  • 150+ Event reports
  • In-depth analytics 
  • Share reports securely
  • Post-event surveys
  • On-demand content
  • Monetize event access
  • One-click event cloning
  • Reusable event templates
  • Lead nurturing
  • ROI analysis
  • Event integrations

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event chaos into clarity?

With EventsAir, you’ll move from chasing logistics to creating unforgettable moments. Plan faster, act with confidence, and deliver exceptional events. Discover what’s possible with a personalized demo today.