LeadSuccess vs Whova
LeadSuccess
ambiente.messefrankfurt.com
Whova
whova.comSide by side
| Figure | LeadSuccess | Whova |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Event Lead Capture Software | 8.1 (#8) | 7.8 (#12) |
| Founded | 1907 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | San Diego, California, United States |
| Integrations | The package overview says data can be exported directly to CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and Dynamics, and that a REST API interface is possible. | Whova says it integrates with registration platforms including Eventbrite, Constant Contact, Cvent, and RegFox, and supports mainstream streaming services such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Vimeo, and Webex. |
| Purpose | LeadSuccess is a lead management tool for exhibitors that turns trade fair contacts into sales and marketing data. | Whova is an all-in-one event management solution for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. |
| Support | The LeadSuccess Support Team lists phone support at +49 69-75 75-13 20 and email at [email protected]. | Whova lists phone support Monday through Friday and email support 24/7; its homepage says responses are within 30 minutes on business days and support is available on weekends and holidays. |
Plans
LeadSuccess
- BasicFree
- Classic€204, paid once
- Premium€316, paid once
- Professional€527, paid once
In their own words
LeadSuccess
LeadSuccess is a lead management tool for exhibitors who want to turn trade fair contacts into sales and marketing data. The app captures contact details through ticket QR-code scans, business-card digitization, or manual entry, depending on the package. Users can qualify contacts with digital questionnaires and attach images, voice notes, or sketches. Records are stored in the LeadSuccess portal and can be exported as Excel files. The package overview also describes direct data exports to Salesforce, HubSpot, and Dynamics, with a REST API interface possible. Premium adds a dashboard for real-time analysis, extended visitor data, and cross-analysis of selected data. Professional adds a comparison of the stand’s scanned leads against total fair visitors. The free Basic package includes five app licenses, QR-code capture, and Excel export. Classic costs €204, paid once, Premium €316, paid once, and Professional €527, paid once. LeadSuccess is listed for Android, iOS, web, Windows, and API access.
Whova
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.