Event Schedule
vs Whova
A transparent, affordable alternative to Whova with zero platform fees.
| Feature | Event Schedule | Whova |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees | ||
| Free plan | (forever) | (quote-based) |
| Paid plan price | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | Custom quotes |
| Platform fees | 0% | 3% + $0.99/ticket |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) |
| Events & Ticketing | ||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | |
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | |
| Ticket waitlist | (Pro) | |
| Check-in dashboard | (Pro) | |
| Sale notifications | (Pro) | |
| Sales data export | (Pro) | |
| Recurring events | (Free) | |
| Online events | (Free) | |
| Free event RSVP | (Free) | |
| Event polls | (Pro) | |
| Promo/discount codes | (Pro) | |
| Post-event feedback | (Pro) | |
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | (Zapier only) |
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | |
| Newsletters | (Free) | Announcements only |
| Customization | ||
| Custom domains | (Enterprise) | |
| Remove branding | (Pro) | (not white-label) |
| Custom fields | (Pro) | |
| Custom CSS | (Pro) | |
| Built-in analytics | (Free) | |
| Unique Features | ||
| AI suite (event parsing, flyer gen, style gen) | (Enterprise) | |
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | |
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | |
| Fan videos & comments | (Free) | |
| Embeddable calendar | (Free) | Agenda widget |
| Private/password-protected events | (Enterprise) | |
| Availability management | (Enterprise) | |
| WhatsApp event creation | (Enterprise) | |
| Team collaboration | (Enterprise) | |
| Carpool matching | (Pro) | |
| Sponsor/partner logos | (Pro) | |
| Email scheduling | (Enterprise) | |
| Platform | ||
| REST API | (Pro) | t public |
| Webhooks | (Pro) | (Zapier only) |
| Open source | ||
| Selfhosting | ||
Where Event Schedule Shines
Key advantages over Whova that make Event Schedule a strong alternative.
Transparent Pricing
$5/mo flat vs opaque custom quotes requiring sales calls. No surprises, no negotiations.
0% Platform Fees
Whova charges 3% + $0.99 per paid ticket on top of their subscription. Event Schedule has zero platform fees.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free. Whova requires a Zapier add-on for basic calendar connections.
Custom CSS
Full design control with custom CSS. Whova limits customization to their dashboard options.
Open Source
Fully open source with selfhosting option. Selfhost for complete data ownership, free from Whova's opaque enterprise contracts.
Event Graphics
Auto-generate shareable event images for social media. Not available on Whova.
About Whova
Whova is an event management and networking platform popular for conferences and corporate events. It offers a feature-rich mobile app with attendee networking, live polls, and engagement tools, with custom quote-based pricing.
Whova's strengths
- Advanced attendee networking with AI-powered matchmaking and messaging
- Feature-rich mobile app with high attendee engagement rates
- Comprehensive virtual and hybrid event capabilities
Why choose Event Schedule?
Event Schedule offers a unique combination of features that no other platform matches: zero platform fees, open source transparency, and powerful AI tools.
- Zero platform fees on all ticket sales, at any plan level
- Fully open source with selfhosting option for complete control
- AI-powered event parsing, flyer generation, and automatic graphics
- Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free
How to switch in 3 steps
Get started in minutes. No migration or data import needed.
Create your schedule
Sign up free and create your first schedule in under a minute.
Add your events
Paste event details for AI import or create events manually.
Share and sell
Share your schedule URL and start selling tickets.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Whova.
Yes. Unlike Whova, there is no sales process or demo required. Just sign up, create a free schedule, and start adding events. AI import can parse pasted event details to speed things up.
Whova uses quote-based enterprise pricing that requires a sales call, with costs typically running thousands of dollars per event. Event Schedule Pro is a flat $5/mo with unlimited events and zero platform fees on ticket sales.
Yes. Event Schedule includes fan videos and comments, newsletters with A/B testing, event polls, and post-event feedback, all built into the platform without per-event pricing.
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