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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (45.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Guidebook
Star Rating
(365)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about GuidebookWhova
Star Rating
(1,809)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WhovaSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Whova excels in user registration processes, scoring 9.3 compared to Guidebook's 7.9. Reviewers mention that Whova's streamlined registration interface significantly reduces friction for attendees, making it easier for them to sign up and participate.
- Reviewers mention that Whova's mobile check-in feature is highly praised, achieving a score of 9.1, while Guidebook lags behind at 7.1. Users say that Whova's QR code scanning and real-time updates enhance the check-in experience, making it efficient and user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight Whova's superior lead generation and retrieval capabilities, scoring 9.3 versus Guidebook's 7.1. Reviewers say that Whova's tools for capturing and managing leads during events are robust, allowing for better follow-up and engagement post-event.
- Users on G2 report that Whova's event agendas and schedules feature is particularly strong, with a score of 9.7 compared to Guidebook's 8.9. Reviewers mention that Whova's customizable agenda layouts and easy navigation help attendees stay informed and engaged throughout the event.
- Reviewers mention that Whova's attendee networking capabilities shine with a score of 9.5, while Guidebook scores 7.5. Users say that Whova's networking tools, including chat features and attendee matchmaking, foster meaningful connections among participants.
- Users report that Whova's social media integrations are highly effective, scoring 9.0 compared to Guidebook's 6.9. Reviewers mention that Whova's seamless sharing options and promotional tools help boost event visibility and engagement across various platforms.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Guidebook
No pricing availableWhova
No pricing availableFree Trial
Guidebook
Free Trial is available
Whova
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
297
9.5
1,233
Ease of Use
8.9
309
9.3
1,263
Ease of Setup
8.7
278
9.3
207
Ease of Admin
8.8
268
9.1
113
Quality of Support
8.9
259
9.4
825
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
260
9.2
116
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
290
8.7
1,180
Features by Category
Registration
Not enough data
9.1
195
Not enough data
9.3
243
Not enough data
8.2
155
Not enough data
9.2
207
Not enough data
9.0
174
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
41
Marketing and Communications
Not enough data
8.6
151
Not enough data
8.8
173
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
9.0
190
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
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
Registration
Not enough data
9.1
195
Not enough data
9.3
243
Not enough data
8.2
155
Not enough data
9.2
207
Not enough data
9.0
174
Marketing and Communications
Not enough data
8.6
151
Not enough data
8.8
173
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
9.0
190
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.9
159
Event Operations
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
174
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
9.1
143
Attendee Engagement
8.9
225
|
Verified
9.7
729
|
Verified
8.2
214
|
Verified
9.1
523
|
Verified
7.6
210
|
Verified
9.0
578
|
Verified
7.5
205
|
Verified
9.5
720
|
Verified
7.6
195
|
Verified
9.2
550
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
178
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
8.3
109
Not enough data
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
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
Marketing and Communications
7.1
18
9.4
35
7.1
17
9.2
37
7.2
19
9.2
34
7.1
18
9.0
33
7.4
18
9.1
36
Attendee Engagement
6.9
17
9.1
35
6.3
17
9.4
39
6.2
17
9.3
37
Registration
8.7
19
9.2
33
7.9
18
9.4
37
7.1
18
9.1
37
Generative AI
5.2
15
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
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
9.6
126
Not enough data
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
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
Event Networking
7.0
26
Not enough data
5.9
25
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
7.6
24
Not enough data
Event Intelligence
7.1
23
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
6.6
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Event Networking and Matchmaking
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Event Apps
5.0
7
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
5.0
7
Not enough data
Attendee Engagement
8.9
225
|
Verified
9.7
729
|
Verified
8.2
214
|
Verified
9.1
523
|
Verified
7.6
210
|
Verified
9.0
578
|
Verified
7.5
205
|
Verified
9.5
720
|
Verified
7.6
195
|
Verified
9.2
550
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Event Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Guidebook and Whova are categorized as Mobile Event Apps and Event Marketing
Unique Categories
Guidebook is categorized as Event Networking and Matchmaking and Event Planning
Whova is categorized as Virtual Event Platforms, Lead Retrieval, Event Management Platforms, Event Registration & Ticketing, and Virtual Career Fair Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Guidebook
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Whova
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
30.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
14.4%
Education Management
10.0%
Events Services
6.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
35.6%
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
What does Guidebook do?
2 Comments
Official Response from Guidebook
We make it simple to create and manage mobile apps. Over a hundred thousand organizations have used Guidebook to power their mobile experiences. While we’ve...Read more
How much does guidebook cost?
1 Comment
Official Response from Guidebook
The cost to build an app with Guidebook depends on your needs. Check out the pricing page for more info - https://guidebook.com/pricing/Read more
What is guidebook used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Guidebook
We make it simple to create and manage mobile apps. Over a hundred thousand organizations have used Guidebook to power their mobile experiences. While we’ve...Read more
Integration of scanned contact to Outlook
3 Comments
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
I would like to keep this community going
2 Comments
WG
Hi Alison,
Thanks for posting this discussion!
Once an event is finished, the app will remain available for 3 months so attendees can continue to view...Read more
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