# Whova Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Whova the right Event Management solution for you? Explore 2427 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/reviews --- Whova 4.8 (2427) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated April 15th, 2026 # Reviews of Whova Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Jonathan W Assistant Professor of MedicineEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The platform simplified complex event logistics, making it easier for both organizers and participants to stay informed, engaged, and on track throughout entire event experience.“ March 31, 2026 SN Shawn N Chief Executive OfficerMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The admin app is almost completely worthless for doing anything but checking in attendees; therefore I had to carry my lap top around the entire building.“ April 12, 2026 Jonathan W Assistant Professor of MedicineEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “What I liked most about Whova was its strong capabilities in event attendee management, meeting and session management, and overall event coordination.“ March 31, 2026 MW Matt W AEComputer Networking, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I was a user and I suppose the only thing I didn't like is I looked at "My Agenda" on night vs the entire agenda and missed breakfast because I thought a session started at 9 but it started at 8.“ February 10, 2026 ER Ellen R Director of Quality ImprovementIndividual & Family Services, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Using the app made it much easier for me to get general information about the conference, sign up for specific sessions I wanted to attend, and complete feedback surveys.“ November 4, 2025 MP Martha P Marketing assistantHospital & Health Care, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “quite challenging to navigate, sometimes it was quite difficult to find certain areas of the app in a hurry, and was also quite a few steps to get to certain areas.“ November 18, 2025 Jim D CoordinatorFood & Beverages, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The app made it very easy to navigate my conference experience, from selecting/locating breakout rooms, to connecting with attendees for community meet-ups, to exchanging contact information with vendors, presenters and colleagues.“ July 22, 2025 Jonathan W Assistant Professor of MedicineEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I also found that notifications could become excessive, making it harder to focus on the most relevant updates.“ March 31, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 2427 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Margaret K-J Shantée Maggie B. Legislative Advocate Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Human Rights Connecting with Whova" March 25, 2026 5.0 I cannot imagine a better way to interface with a global gathering! Thanks to generous cousins I stayed in midtown Manhattan and walked a mile to and from the United Nations every day for nine days of the UNCSW70 in March, 2026. Whova kept me attending some of the most meaningful presentations and discussions of my life! Pros Whova allowed me to quickly scan the many side event offerings at the 2026 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to determine the best use of my time and focus for the nine days of the conference. Whova also provided a direct way to communicate with other attendees, more than 4,600 civil society representatives! Cons I would have liked an Index of the many offerings of the nine days of the UNCSW70. Sometimes I missed events I would have liked to attend! Review Source SN Shawn N. Chief Executive Officer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Whova didn't crash and people actually showed up" April 12, 2026 5.0 It worked perfectly well with 20 simultaneous sessions and people were never lost in the halls. The days of tracking attendance by hand on 12 different campus locations is behind us. And, the vendors no longer scream about collecting leads since the App finally read the badge data from their vendor badges. Pros The tech-support person, stayed awake until 3 am to fix all my errors, big relief. I set up the majority of the registration process on my own and it did stay up during the huge crush of people registering. The support didn't bring down the whole program and I thought it would. And it works great as far as sending the correct link to zoom. Cons Exporting all the attendee info into csv is an absolute nightmare. The column names never match and windows always mess up the format. The admin app is almost completely worthless for doing anything but checking in attendees; therefore I had to carry my lap top around the entire building. Review Source SJ Shawn J. Event Manager Events Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Whova- who cares?" August 18, 2025 2.0 It was difficult to send customized messages to buyers and register attendees. Whova lacks flexibility and pushes for more sales and self-promotion. The purpose of technology and automation is to save time. Instead, we spent a significant amount of time trying to make the system function properly and addressing problems that our buyers/attendees were having. Pros I was able to reach local support when issues arose, but problems arose often. The system processed all the sales, but that's where the problems started. Cons Required fields were bypassed-creating shipping issues as mailing addresses (which had to be manually added) were not collected. Buyers were not registered as attendees and managing a group of attendees was difficult. The system is not intuitive nor easy to work with. A list of buyers can be downloaded but is not formatted to be imported to send out emails for further instructions. The email options in other cases are canned Whova messages that cannot be edited, and create confusion among event attendees because they're so poorly worded. This is a poorly thought-out system, which is busy trying to do everything but skips the basics. Switched from [Eventbrite](https://www.capterra.com/p/114949/Eventbrite/) Event Brite would not allow the buyer of a group of tickets to assign a ticket to their guests. Whova claimed this would be easy. Review Source MW Matthew W. Student Database and Application Manager E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Phone Experience" March 31, 2026 4.0 I'd say it was pretty good. You'd be well served by making the messaging better known... ADD phone notifications! I kept asking people at the conference if they had gotten my message and they had not because they didn't open the app and see it. I'd like it to pop-up as a phone notification. What good is a message sent that isn't seen until way after it's relevant? Pros I like seeing the Event Schedule, picking my events, getting session alerts, seeing the floor plan(map), AND best of all the instant messaging conference and session attendees. Cons Navigation within the phone Graphical User Interface. I felt like I had to look around to find things like the floor layout a lot. What I don't like is this response interface I'm typing into right now. It has, for each box, a minimum number of characters it allows and it shows in in the form of a fraction. I was confused and shortened each of my messages to fall below 100 characters only to come back and have to add back in to make this review process work. Below each box it should state 100 Characters Minimum: (#CharCount). That makes it way easier to understand(intuative). It only explains it after you try to submit... (Minimum of 100 characters not met). Here's my experience. I saw the fraction and I didn't even proceed to read "min." I'm just used to having to fix a response to fit into a limited context, I went into auto-pilot when filling this in. Review Source Jonathan W. Assistant Professor of Medicine Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ConnAPA 2026 Whova Review - JW" March 31, 2026 5.0 Great interactive conference tool. I appreciated how seamlessly everything was integrated, from registration to agenda planning. The platform simplified complex event logistics, making it easier for both organizers and participants to stay informed, engaged, and on track throughout entire event experience. Pros What I liked most about Whova was its strong capabilities in event attendee management, meeting and session management, and overall event coordination. It made it easy to track attendees, view profiles, and facilitate meaningful connections. The session management tools were especially effective, allowing me to organize my schedule, access session details, and receive timely updates. Cons What I liked least about the Whova app was that certain features could feel slightly overwhelming or cluttered, especially for first-time users. Navigating between management tools, session details, and event updates sometimes required extra steps, which could interrupt the flow of the experience. I also found that notifications could become excessive, making it harder to focus on the most relevant updates. Review Source TR Todd R. Owner Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Whova provides the map for success at ComicsPro" February 24, 2026 5.0 Overall I was very happy as consulting with the Whova app allowed me to plan my days and have a very smooth experience at ComicsPro. I would really suggest future events use Whova to maintain a high level of organization. Pros I found that the Whova app allowed me to navigate an otherwise complex event with multiple locations and overlapping times for different sessions. I was able to plan an effective and rewarding experience. Cons At first it was a bit overwhelming but I am glad I downloaded it early and had a chance to get to know my way around. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Transition Specialist Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Whova Review " February 24, 2026 5.0 I have used Whova at a couple of conferences and I do like the ability to access agendas and information in one spot. I also appreciated the ability to share contact throuhg a QR code. Pros I really enjoyed the ability to create your own scheduled agenda. I also appreciated the ability to take notes in the app. Cons I was only able to do the survey for one session after that it said I had already completed the survey. Review Source Chris D. Chief Security Officer Security and Investigations Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Industry Leading - Networking and Awareness for Conferences and Summits!" March 24, 2026 5.0 Excellent! It was easy and fun to connect with others who were attending the conference and it was easy to find where my favorite sessions and speakers would be. Making speakers and topics searchable on the app was a brilliant idea that greatly enhanced my ability to select the sessions I would attend! Pros The Whova badges were excellent - the print was large and an easy to read font and color, the badges facilitated the rapid sharing of contact information - which is usually a challenge at conference environments. I have recommended my organization use these badges at our own event. Cons The Whova badges allow the conference attendee to toggle through schedules and to view additional information, however it moves slower than what is optimal. That latency with the app is easily overcome by using the Whova app which is the best app I have see for summits anywhere. Review Source Dan J. Contractor Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Comprehensive Event Management" March 19, 2026 5.0 Pros Customizability for managing multiple large-scale events and conferences. Super robust feature set, relatively straightforward instruction/guidance on how to implement. Cons Overwhelming feature set when first getting used to the product. There's a lot of function I never touched, and there's also quite a bit of email marketing from them. Review Source Resthy P. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "My Greatest experience" February 24, 2026 5.0 Great things happen with Whova. It provides a good experience and make the events more organized and helps the participants updated to announcements. Pros Great connection with the participants of the conference. It shows the trade, meet ups and well organized. It's best known for the agenda planning , allowing participants to brows session in advanced made me amazed. Cons With the first time users it cluttered with many tabs, notification and interactive options. Some users have technical issues. Review Source IG Ilana G. Social Worker Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "When Engagement Becomes Empowerment: My Whova Experience" September 30, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Whova was amazing. I loved how it allowed people to engage with my topic constructively, making discussions more meaningful and interactive. It even contributed to me winning an award for active participation! The personalized templates were uplifting and gave the whole experience a positive, inspiring feel. Beyond the event, Whova helped me build real connections people saw me for who I am, and some even reached out for mentorship, which was humbling since I usually see myself as the one seeking guidance. Truly, Whova is one of the best digital storytelling tools I’ve used. Pros What I liked most about Whova was how it brought everything I needed into one space event schedules, speaker details, live updates, and networking opportunities. The app made it simple to stay on track with sessions while also discovering new ones that matched my interests. I especially enjoyed the community board and networking features, which helped me connect with other participants in meaningful ways P.S i even got to set in person meet ups. It felt like the conversations extended beyond the conference hall, creating a sense of community. Overall, Whova made the entire event experience seamless, engaging, and much more interactive. Cons What I liked the least was that some notifications felt a bit overwhelming at times. It would be great to have more control over which alerts to receive. Review Source JB John B. IT Senior Leader, Photographer Videographer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Not an alternative but a solution Whova" November 4, 2025 5.0 Excellent, easy to use and to communicate with others. It has a day by day event schedule which was easy to follow. App is easy to find and to access. Pros it connected me to all the people I needed to speak with at the event. It has the full schedule and the specific schedule for me. Cons i created a profile on my phone, then did it on my computer and it made two diff profiles. How can I get those profiles combined? Review Source TD Tine D. Executive Assistant CFO and Investor Relations Coordinator Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "handy app with nice features for events" June 17, 2025 5.0 very nice to have such an app for an event: the overview, all the info on the event, info on hotel and off course the chance to post some pictures :-) Pros the Leaderboard is very nice, especially to "concur" between colleagues, even when you don't know the person very well yet. Also the community where you can add topics as many as you like and comment on other topics. Cons The app didn't ask me with which agenda to synchronize, so I accepted the full agenda but didn't find this in my outlook agenda. Also the hotel info should synchronize with google maps or waze, so that you can immediately find your way to the hotel. Review Source NB Nydia B. Director Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A Seamless and Engaging Virtual Event Experience with Whova" June 11, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Whova was very positive. The platform made it easy to stay organized, engaged, and connected throughout the event. I appreciated how intuitive the interface was—navigating the agenda, accessing session links, and reviewing speaker bios were all simple and seamless. One of the standout features for me was the networking functionality. Being able to connect with other attendees, join discussion threads, and participate in community boards added a layer of interactivity that many virtual platforms lack. It made the event feel more collaborative and less isolated. Pros What I liked most about Whova was its all-in-one platform that made event organization, communication, and participation seamless. As an event organizer (or participant), I appreciated how user-friendly the interface was—everything from schedules and speaker bios to announcements and networking tools was easily accessible in one place. Cons I would like to be able to view the full agenda while attending a webinar session. Currently, once I'm in a live session, it becomes less convenient to navigate back to the agenda without leaving or disrupting the webinar screen. Having the ability to view the session list or agenda in a side panel or as a pop-up overlay would allow participants to easily check what’s coming up next, plan their time, and switch between sessions more efficiently—all without having to exit the current session. This added flexibility would enhance the overall user experience and make the platform even more intuitive during virtual events. Review Source AM Amie M. Project Support Administrator Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Loved the app - easy to use and inspires participation" September 9, 2025 5.0 My overall experience is that I had to text a friend of mine that goes to conferences regularly to tell her that I was loving the new app. Which sounds like a commercial, but in reality having a good app at a conference can make or break the experience. Pros I liked that it was easy to use, and all the functionality. The home page/dashboard was simple, the buttons for the different areas were clear and easy to use. The prompts that were present I think encouraged participation which is always a good thing at a conference. I also LOVED how easy it was to RSVP to sessions and to see the capacity of the sessions before walking in. Cons I didn't have anything that stood out as a con to using Whova. The feed with the different conversation topics and ice breakers was a little cluttered, but easier to use once you figure out what you were looking at. Review Source PW Phillip W. Library Director Conference Attendee Libraries Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Best Conference Platform Available" June 10, 2025 5.0 Pros The numerous ways to connect with others and organize networking opportunities. I thoroughly enjoyed Whova. The scheduling, customizability, and adding to Google Calendar were very helpful for me. Cons I was only able to add links to documents in the description of the presentation I gave. It would have been nice to have a section in the description that allowed the uploading of documents instead. Also, the Poll descriptions were too limited, and more functionality would be appreciated. Review Source Jennifer L. Intern -Engineering, Planner Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Whova Event App - 10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference 2025" December 9, 2025 5.0 This app was great overall! I liked being able to share photos from the conference and see others' pictures of their experiences. I was able to network with many great individuals and take notes during many great sessions. Pros The ability to network with all attendees who attended the 10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference 2025. I was able to take notes directly through the app and email them to myself. Cons There was no ability to check in to the event for registration of the event field trip Tours. This caused a chaotic line of hundred of participants during the Tours Days. Review Source JS Joshua S. Study Away Advisor Higher Education Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Unexpected Benefit" October 14, 2025 5.0 I used it to look at information sessions - as well as being able to sign up and/or cancel them with ease. I like that I could remove myself from attendee list if I'd previously signed up for a session but could not make it due to circumstances. Pros Event Management - it was easy to navigate through events, speakers, etc. A lot of the information was present within the App itself which was an unexpected benefit. I could see the speakers and I still use the list of attendees to look up contact information (or even just to remember what they looked like). Cons A lot of extra emails about signing up for icebreakers, etc. This is just a personal preference, however, not necessarily a criticism of the application itself. Review Source kH kelly H. owner Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "experience" January 27, 2026 5.0 easy to use, not all attendees use the app which if they day would have made connections more seamless, but it was great , easy to use and navigate Pros event management and attendee management - made finding the event places easier, the games were fun to give the day a good break Cons not everyone used the app to chat, meet up ect - several missed connections due to non responses of messages Review Source SP Shannon P. Contract Coordinator Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Efficient and User-Friendly Event Management Tool" September 23, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Whova has been positive. The app's user-friendly interface and comprehensive features make it an excellent choice for conference management. Despite the issue with notifications, the benefits far outweigh this minor inconvenience. Pros Whova is convenient, easy to use, and effective. It simplifies the process of managing and attending conferences, making it a valuable tool for both organizers and participants. Cons One downside is the multiple notifications, which can sometimes be overwhelming and distracting, taking away from the event. Review Source lP linda P. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "First time user" February 3, 2026 4.0 Easy to use. Easy to download. I liked My Adgenda, it simplified my time at this event. I liked the conflicting notice, it allowed me to have a second choice session and then pick the one I attended. Pros Menu bar at bottom of cell phone screen for easier access. I liked the shortcut to get me to exactly what I want to acess, eg ADGENDA Cons So many notices that I still have not read them all. There has to be an easier way then going into every notice twice to open and read the whole thing! Review Source BB Brandon B. Buyer Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Application" March 18, 2025 5.0 I enjoyed using the app. It was comforting to know that I always knew what was next, where to go, and when to be there. It doesn't just keep your schedule, it keeps the entire conference in your pocket. Pros The calendar notifications were my favorite part. This app helps you stay so organized. I could get lost in conversations without fear of being late because my calendar would alert me to go to the next class when it was time. Cons Honestly, I did not explore the entire app. It's a lot of information. I noticed that some people saw it strictly as a game or competition therefore making the message boards cluttered with unrelatable info. Review Source JM Jane M. Commercial Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Who knew Whova? " May 28, 2025 5.0 Simple, effective with good communication capability with the attendees. I loved the Hi and Message area where I could have 2 attempts are reaching out - one simple the other more targeted to my "Why" - got a lot of responses yay! Pros Love it! Its THE most usable app I have used during a 15 year event attendance as a vendor. Like having another pair of hands to help rather than the normal apps where you have lots of work to do outwith - Whova does it all - 2 areas for intro - one simple Hi to intro with a message to push a broader view of what you offer. Cons I wouldnt really say theres anything I least liked about Whova - I would just say if you can keep refining why would anyone want to use anything else. Review Source AH Allison H. Senior Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Super useful for thoughtful & intentional networking" April 29, 2025 4.0 Great! I find it super-useful for intentional networking, setting up Meet-Ups ahead of time and exchanging information since many people no longer travel with business cards. Pros Allowed me to connect with people ahead of the conference, set-up a focused Meet-Up and follow-up with people I met in passing. Cons I would like to be able to sort by type of attendee (corporate) and also ignore meet-ups I'm not interested in attending so I can keep up with the ones I am interested in following. The follow feature does not eliminate the notifications. The LinkedIn connection did not work so well for me -- it kept directing me to update my LinkedIn app, which was fully up-to-date. Review Source NM Najibullah M. National Advisor Education Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Najibullah Montahez" June 11, 2025 5.0 Connecting with the teams and scheduling a meeting, and sharing the best experiences, overall, it was a great experience for me. Pros Team announcements and sharing experience. Review the agenda, attend the workshops, and receive notifications. Cons I have never experienced a dislike or failure using this application all the time I have received notifications on the assigned tasks. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Hybrid Events](https://www.capterra.com/hybrid-events-software/)[Mobile Event Apps](https://www.capterra.com/mobile-event-apps-software/)[Registration](https://www.capterra.com/registration-software/)