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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Whova

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AWhova, headquartered in San Diego, provides what they describe as Intelligent Event Technology Solutions by creating authentic audience participation and engagement and simplifying the entire event process from planning to registration, networking, and follow-up. Whova's mobile engagement apps support both on-location events and virtual events.N/A

    Zoho Backstage

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AZoho Backstage is end-to-end event management software that enables event professionals to plan and run in-person, virtual, and hybrid event experiences from beginning to end. This software is part of the Zoho Suite.

    $99

    per month

    Pricing
    WhovaZoho Backstage
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Professional
    $119
    per month
    Enterprise
    $249
    per month
    Ultimate
    $349
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    WhovaZoho Backstage
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsWhova offers discounts for multi-event packages.
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    Community Pulse
    WhovaZoho Backstage
    Considered Both Products
    Whova
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    Zoho
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    250 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    96 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    265 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    61 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    83 Answers
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    Features
    WhovaZoho Backstage
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Whova and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Whova
    8.4
    62 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
    Ratings
    Responsive Design for Web Access8.451 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Application8.761 Ratings00 Ratings
    Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile8.255 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Whova and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Whova
    8.0
    58 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
    Ratings
    Calendar integration8.042 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation7.442 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with social media8.343 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events7.928 Ratings00 Ratings
    Slideshows7.831 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration8.347 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Whova and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Whova
    7.9
    55 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
    Ratings
    Live chat7.933 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience polling7.746 Ratings00 Ratings
    Q&A8.052 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Whova and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Whova
    8.3
    37 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Zoho Backstage
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    User authentication8.135 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions8.132 Ratings00 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list8.825 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Whova and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Whova
    8.4
    39 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
    Ratings
    Branding options8.231 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation8.625 Ratings00 Ratings
    Attendee list export8.631 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Whova and Zoho Backstage
    Feature
    Whova
    8.5
    71 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Zoho Backstage
    -
    Ratings
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing8.255 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email marketing8.143 Ratings00 Ratings
    Livestreaming8.928 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audience engagement8.363 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event recording8.727 Ratings00 Ratings
    Virtual booths8.719 Ratings00 Ratings
    Networking8.666 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event analytics8.240 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    WhovaZoho Backstage
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (263 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (27 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.4
    (95 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.1
    (62 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    WhovaZoho Backstage
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Whova
    I think it works really well as a way to organize yourself while at a conference. As well, to network with said attendees I found it very valuable to remember names. Having an automatic rolodex with everyone I met and ensure I had their info to connect later
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    Zoho
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    Pros
    Whova
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    Zoho
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    Cons
    Whova
    • Literature and pictures uploaded but no easy way to download the collection.
    • No easy way to access information after the period after the conference ended.
    • No easy way to access the list of participants and contact information - could be pdf'd.
    • There was a little connectivity issues but not much.
    • Some of the meetings were scheduled while we slept.
    • The cost of using Whova for small meetings.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Likelihood to Renew
    Whova
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Whova
    Most of Whova's functions are intuitive and you can self-teach about 80% of it with ease. I really was impressive with the messaging, follow up meet-up capabilities and sharing of contact information. My only few concerns were about the lack of an archive or back up, [perhaps cloud-based?] of the meeting room and round-table's presentations
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    Whova
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Whova
    No answers on this topic
    Zoho
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    Support Rating
    Whova
    I only had a single issue regarding a photograph that was handled immediately and a colleague somehow ended up with two profiles which was also handled right away. Those two instances are all I have to go by. Other than that it was smooth but I did have ample information regarding who to contact if I experienced an issue
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    Zoho
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    Implementation Rating
    Whova
    I found Whova to be similar to many social media apps that I already use. It was easy to navigate. This was my second experience using Whova in my presenter role. I liked the icebreaker section to connect with other participants before the event started. I look forward to next year’s event.
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    Zoho
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    Alternatives Considered
    Whova
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    Zoho
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Whova
    I especially liked the ease of communication, the ability to ask hard questions easily, and afterward the ability to survey all participants to see what we (and/or Whova) could do better going forward.
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    Zoho
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    Scalability
    Whova
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    Zoho
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    Return on Investment
    Whova
    • Whova made our virtual and hybrid events possible! Our virtual attendees loved the ability to interact and engage with each other, the exhibitors, the speakers and organizers of the event. It also allowed our in-person attendees to do the same, and navigate the conference on-site.
    • Whova made organizing the conference possible for our small staffed organization! We only have 1.25 FTEs and were able to pull off a hybrid conference in 2022. It wouldn’t have been possible without Whova!
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
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