ExpoPlatform vs Whova

ExpoPlatform is event software for registration, ticketing, onsite check-in, and attendee services. Organizers can use registration forms and ticketing, manage check-in, and provide an attendee app and attendee email. The platform also lists exhibitor tools, and it is available on web, iOS, and Android. Its Free Plan costs nothing and supports up to 30 participants. The 365 Community plan includes an event app, AI matchmaking and content recommendations, a marketplace and self-service portal, an editorial content hub, RFQ and tenders, and community groups; its price is also not listed. These offerings give organizers options ranging from a free plan with a stated participant cap to plans with administrative or community-focused inclusions. ExpoPlatform is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Whova is an event management platform for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Organizers can use its event app, online registration, event marketing, ticketing, and onsite check-in tools. Attendees receive personalized agendas, interactive maps, document sharing, announcements, live polling, surveys, and a community board. Networking features include SmartProfiles, business card scanning, messaging, video calls, matchmaking, and meeting scheduling. Sponsor and exhibitor tools provide digital booth profiles, lead capture, banner ads, appointment scheduling, and ROI reporting. Whova supports conferences, community events, expos, and trade shows. It integrates with Eventbrite, Constant Contact, Cvent, and RegFox, and supports Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Vimeo, and Webex for streaming. Native apps run on Android and iOS, with a web portal for laptop and desktop browsers. Whova states that it maintains SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, follows GDPR and named data privacy frameworks, and uses Stripe for PCI DSS-compliant online registration. Servers are hosted by AWS in the United States. Pricing is on request; a 20-minute demo is available to obtain a trial. There is no free plan.