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Compare EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) and Whova

At a Glance
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
Star Rating
(44)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
Whova
Whova
Star Rating
(1,833)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Whova
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Whova excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to EventUp Planner. Users appreciate Whova's intuitive interface and comprehensive features, which contribute to a smoother event management experience.
  • Users say that Whova's customer support is exceptional, with many highlighting the frequent meetings with account representatives that help them navigate the platform effectively. In contrast, while EventUp Planner offers solid support, it doesn't match the level of engagement reported by Whova users.
  • Reviewers mention that Whova's ease of use is a standout feature, with a score that reflects its user-friendly design. Users find it convenient to create schedules and manage participant interactions, whereas EventUp Planner, despite being user-friendly, has received feedback indicating that it may require more training for staff to fully utilize its capabilities.
  • According to verified reviews, Whova shines in its event creation and management features, with users praising the app for keeping conference information updated and easily accessible. EventUp Planner, while functional, has been noted for having a steeper learning curve in comparison.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Whova's mobile check-in and registration processes are seamless, enhancing the attendee experience. EventUp Planner, while offering similar features, has not received the same level of positive feedback regarding its mobile functionalities.
  • Users report that Whova's advanced reporting and analytics tools are robust, allowing for better insights into event performance. EventUp Planner, on the other hand, has been critiqued for its limitations in this area, with users expressing a desire for more comprehensive reporting options.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
No pricing available
Whova
No pricing available
Free Trial
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
No trial information available
Whova
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
41
9.5
1,234
Ease of Use
7.9
41
9.3
1,264
Ease of Setup
8.1
30
9.3
208
Ease of Admin
8.0
33
9.1
113
Quality of Support
9.1
39
9.4
826
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
31
9.2
116
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
41
8.7
1,181
Features by Category
Event Registration & TicketingHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.1
36
9.0
459
Registration
8.4
33
9.1
195
8.2
31
9.3
243
9.0
19
8.2
155
8.5
13
9.2
207
8.2
14
9.0
174
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
41
Marketing and Communications
8.4
31
8.6
151
7.2
29
8.8
173
6.6
28
8.6
160
8.0
22
9.0
190
7.6
9
8.8
178
Feature Not Available
8.9
159
Agentic AI - Event Registration & Ticketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Event Management PlatformsHide 32 FeaturesShow 32 Features
8.2
36
8.8
1,054
Registration
8.4
33
9.1
195
8.2
31
9.3
243
9.0
19
8.2
155
8.5
13
9.2
207
8.2
14
9.0
174
Marketing and Communications
8.4
31
8.6
151
7.2
29
8.8
173
6.6
28
8.6
160
8.0
22
9.0
190
7.6
9
8.8
178
Feature Not Available
8.9
159
Event Operations
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.4
21
9.3
175
8.6
13
8.8
136
Not enough data
9.1
143
Attendee Engagement
8.4
20
9.7
730
|
Verified
8.3
7
9.1
523
|
Verified
8.9
6
9.0
578
|
Verified
7.3
5
9.5
720
|
Verified
8.0
14
9.2
550
|
Verified
Platform
8.7
22
9.3
178
7.3
20
9.0
148
8.1
15
8.3
109
8.8
20
8.7
121
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
79
Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.7
61
At-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.9
33
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.9
28
Software Offerings
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
9.4
42
Not enough data
8.3
21
Agentic AI - Lead Retrieval
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.8
13
9.2
62
Marketing and Communications
Feature Not Available
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.2
37
9.0
12
9.2
34
7.4
11
9.0
33
7.7
8
9.1
36
Attendee Engagement
7.7
5
9.1
35
6.0
5
9.4
39
6.9
8
9.3
37
Registration
8.5
12
9.2
33
8.8
11
9.4
37
8.1
6
9.1
37
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.8
24
Agentic AI - Event Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Virtual Event PlatformsHide 33 FeaturesShow 33 Features
6.3
7
9.1
188
Administration
5.7
5
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
9.3
96
3.7
5
8.8
76
Virtual Experience
Not enough data
9.2
96
Not enough data
9.1
86
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engagement
8.7
5
9.6
126
7.0
5
9.5
122
Not enough data
9.1
117
Not enough data
9.1
103
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
27
Agentic AI - Virtual Event Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration / Support - Virtual Event Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights & Scale - Virtual Event Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Virtual Career Fair PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.0
29
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.6
17
Event Experience
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.8
16
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.4
941
Agentic AI - Mobile Event Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Attendee Engagement
8.4
20
9.7
730
|
Verified
8.3
7
9.1
523
|
Verified
8.9
6
9.0
578
|
Verified
7.3
5
9.5
720
|
Verified
8.0
14
9.2
550
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
Whova
Whova
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) and Whova are categorized as Event Marketing, Event Management Platforms, Event Registration & Ticketing, and Virtual Event Platforms
Unique Categories
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.1%
Whova
Whova
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
45.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.7%
Reviewers' Industry
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
Computer Software
15.9%
Marketing and Advertising
13.6%
Higher Education
13.6%
Events Services
11.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.8%
Other
38.6%
Whova
Whova
Education Management
13.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.2%
Higher Education
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.4%
Other
65.7%
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Discussions
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease) Discussions
How many users can I set up in my account?
1 Comment
Official Response from EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
All Attendease plans include an unlimited number of users at no additional cost.Read more
Is there a limit of events I can run under a certain pricing plan?
1 Comment
Official Response from EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
You may run as many events as you need under all plans, however, the number of attendees for the entire year may place you in different pricing tiers.Read more
Can I create a white-labeled website?
1 Comment
Official Response from EventUp Planner (formerly Attendease)
Yes, you can create an entire branded experience, whether you choose to build a custom site or use one of our free templates. Read more
Whova
Whova Discussions
Integration of scanned contact to Outlook
3 Comments
Mathews S.
MS
Yes, it is possible, want to know how?. Read this article - https://www.transferemails.com/export-outlook-address-book/Read more
How to create event on whova?
2 Comments
WG
Hi Purbaningsih, Thank you for posting this discussion! If you’re interested in creating an event on Whova, please book a 1-on-1 demo at...Read more
What is the best way to integrate surveys after concurrent workshop sessions?
2 Comments
Chip D.
CD
Kryste, Hello! I have been in hospitality for 25+ years and by far the two best apps for surveys for conferences, meetings, events are Whova and Event...Read more