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ADGEvents vs Whova: planning workflows and attendee engagement
Compare ADGEvents and Whova for event planning, registration, attendee engagement, pricing, and group travel coordination. Start with the work your team needs to do, then compare the relevant plans and setup requirements.
| What to compare | ADGEvents | Whova |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Commercial and verified nonprofit free plans are available with limits.
| Quote-based. The public pricing page asks for event details before providing a price. |
| Registration | Event pages, registration, and QR check-in. Paid tickets require approved Stripe Connect setup. Free-plan site fees also apply to paid tickets. | Whova lists online registration, an event app, management tools, event marketing, and exhibitor management. |
| Team and travel workflows | Tasks, schedules, CRM, traveler records, rooming, and itineraries are available according to plan. Live flight/hotel purchasing, donations, and installment plans are unavailable. | Virtual and hybrid conference products are listed. Ask the vendor to demonstrate your specific rooming and traveler-record requirements. |
Make the comparison practical.
Include Whova when an attendee app and engagement experience are central to your event. Compare the attendee journey and organizer workflow in both demonstrations.
- Use the same event, attendee count, and team size in each demonstration.
- Include subscription, ticketing, processing, extra seats, and setup in the budget.
- Ask each vendor to demonstrate essential workflows before committing.
Pricing is based on publicly available information as of September 23, 2026; confirm current terms with each vendor. Quote-based or unpublished prices have not been estimated. This comparison is prepared by ADGEvents, which is not affiliated with Whova. Source: Whova public pricing and product information.