Whova vs Cvent
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Cvent ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #6) for Event planners and marketing teams running conferences, webinars, and in-person events. The most feature-rich platform for complex, large-scale corporate events and conferences.
At a glance
| Whova | Cvent | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Academic and association conferences | Enterprise-scale complex events |
| Pricing | $$$ (Quote-based, from $2k/event) | $$$$ (Quote-based, from $12k/yr) |
| HQ | San Diego, CA, USA | Tysons, VA, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 1999 |
Whova
A highly-rated, all-in-one solution especially popular for academic and professional events.
whova.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026)
Cvent
The most feature-rich platform for complex, large-scale corporate events and conferences.
www.cvent.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Event Management Software (2026)
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