Software Comparison

vFairs vs. Whova: Why Growing Event Teams Switch to vFairs

vFairs offers more customization, free online support, and white-glove onboarding at a lower total cost. Compare features, see G2 ratings, and discover why event organizers choose vFairs.

All-in-One Event Platform vs. Mobile App-First Solution

vFairs: Complete Event Management Platform

Built for: Event planners & managers, conference organizers, association leaders, HR recruiting teams

Choose vFairs if:

You need an all-in-one solution for events of any format.
You want flexible payment options and instalment plans.
You're looking for a self-serve platform that's actually easy to use.
Responsive customer support is non-negotiable.
You need regional and global payment gateway options.
Learn more about our Event Management Platform

Whova: Event Platform With Mobile App-First Approach

Built for: Traditional conference organizers (especially in academia and associations)

Choose WHOVA if:

Your primary need is a mobile event app.
You're organizing academic conferences or career fairs.
Stripe is your only payment processor.
You have budget for premium pricing.
You don't mind a learning curve for the backend.
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How vFairs and Whova Compare Feature-by-Feature

  • Feature

  • Event Formats
  • In-Person Tech
  • Platform Transaction Fees
  • Backend Interface
  • Virtual Environments
  • Registration Website
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • Support
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  • Virtual, Hybrid & In-Person
  • Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, BlueSnap, Moyasser, Paymaya, Touchnet + custom integrations
  • $0 platform fees
  • Clean, self-serve drag-and-drop builders
  • 3D environments, exhibit halls, networking lounges
  • Fully customizable event website builder
  • Advanced reporting with exportable data
  • 24/7 support, local reps, dedicated PMs
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  • Primarily in-person with mobile app focus
  • Stripe only
  • $0.99 per ticket + 3% Stripe fee
  • Unintuitive, Feature clutter, learning curve required
  • Not available
  • Basic registration pages
  • Standard event analytics
  • Email or Chat Support + Premium Pricing for Dedicated Support

See How Real Users Compare vFairs & Whova on G2

  • Overall Ratings
  • Review Count
  • % of Enterprise Clients
  • Audience Engagement & Event Support
  • Event Networking & Matchmaking
  • Virtual Event Platform
  • Lead Retreival
  • Positive Product Direction (%)
  • Quality of Support
  • Good Business Partner
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  • 4.7
  • 1759
  • 23.3
  • All ratings out of 10 on G2
  • 9.1
  • 8.8
  • 9.2
  • 9.1
  • 9.2
  • 9.8
  • 9.6
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  • 4.8
  • 1817
  • 17.7
  • Not enough data
  • Not enough data
  • 9.1
  • 8.7
  • 8.7
  • 9.4
  • 9.2

Why Do Customers Choose vFairs Over Whova?

Flexible Payment Options Without Hidden Fees

vFairs charges zero platform fees per ticket. We allow you to choose your payment gateway (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, Touchnet or any custom gateway) instead of being locked into Stripe, and customize your package with instalment plans so you only pay for what you need.

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“The vFairs platform allowed us to stand up an entire online event management system in less than 4 weeks including registration, payment handling, virtual vendor booths, and an integrated "auditorium" for live viewing of conference sessions.”

Chief Administrative Officer
Genetics, Hospitals & Medical Industry
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Customer Support That Actually Responds

vFairs provides 24/7 global support with dedicated project managers who handle setup, training, and execution at no extra cost. You get consistent, responsive help instead of being shuffled between reps or waiting for critical responses.

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“The standout strength of vFairs is their exceptional technical support team. They are consistently responsive, patient, and incredibly dedicated, often going above and beyond to help us navigate the platform and bring our vision to life. Their depth of knowledge, availability, and genuine commitment to customer success is unmatched in this space.”

Verified User
Venture Capital & Private Equity Industry
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Actually Easy to Use (No Training Required)

vFairs offers drag-and-drop builders for websites, apps, registration forms, and exhibit halls that require zero coding or extensive training. Our clean, self-serve interface makes setup intuitive; or hand it to your dedicated project manager if you prefer.

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“What I love most about vFairs is its ease of integration (adaptation) and ease of use. They seamlessly integrated all our requests. The entire team worked tirelessly, providing incredibly fast responses (day and night) which is essential for a time-sensitive application. This level of dedication is a massive advantage, as other companies often restricted us to their standard business hours for even basic communication. This is why vFairs is exceptional.”

Product Marketing Manager
Delta Electronics Türkiye
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Budget-Friendly Pricing (No Surprise Increases)

vFairs offers flexible, scalable pricing with instalment plans. You only pay for features you use, with zero hidden fees or surprise charges, whether you’re running a 50-person training or a 5,000-attendee conference.

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“From past experiences with online platforms, vFairs has provided excellent customer service as well as fair pricing for the event. Expectations have been exceeded in my opinion.”

Academic Counsellor
Georgia State University
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What Customers Say About Whova

Pricing structure is not transparent.

“We were double billed by WHOVA for the Sponsorship package. We initially paid for 10 sponsors & upgraded to 20 by paying difference. We then wanted to upgrade to unlimited sponsors by paying the difference. Surprisingly, we were asked to pay the full price of the package for unlimited sponsors.”

User
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

vFairs provides transparent pricing with fair upgrade credits. You only pay the difference when scaling up, not full package price again.

Hidden costs & dismissive support.

“We found their support unhelpful, bordering dismissive and the functionality of their platform was subpar. They recommend you use Zoom (‘you can get away with the free option too’) which quickly becomes obvious you will need to spend hundreds extra (upgrade to webinars), a hidden cost.”

User
Verified User in Events Services

vFairs includes enterprise streaming in-platform with no hidden Zoom upgrade costs, plus 24/7 responsive support and dedicated project managers who solve problems proactively.

Technical bugs & limited customization options.

“Lots of bugs. couldn't use the system on an iPad rotated sideways. Sponsors and exhibitors are treated like different animals when sponsors are also exhibitors, you have to duplicate the setup. A major lack of customization is prevalent throughout the system. This of course leads to its simplicity.”

VP Operations
Well-Assembled Meetings & Associations

vFairs works flawlessly across all devices including iPads, unifies sponsors and exhibitors to eliminate duplicate setup, and delivers deep customization without sacrificing ease of use.

Gamification backfires.

“The new gamification section is a neat idea, but in practice, we find that it is more of a distraction for attendees to not participate in the actual conference. They instead are in essence spamming other attendees to gain points. We should have never given gift cards to the winners of the Leaderboard Contest.”

Program Manager
EPCAMR

vFairs gives you full control over gamification rules; restrict spammy behaviors, set point limits, and reward meaningful session engagement instead of social flooding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does vFairs pricing compare to Whova?

vFairs offers more flexible and transparent pricing. We provide installment payment options, allow you to customize packages to include only the features you need, and don't charge any platform transaction fees. Whova requires upfront payment, has increased pricing significantly in recent years, and charges $0.99 per ticket on top of Stripe's processing fees.

Can I host hybrid events with both platforms?

vFairs is built for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with immersive 3D environments, networking lounges, and virtual exhibit halls. Whova focuses primarily on mobile apps for in-person events and doesn't offer the same virtual event capabilities.

What integrations does vFairs support?

vFairs integrates with Zapier, our Marketplace library, and offers a Public API for custom development. This gives you significantly more integration options than Whova, which has limited integrations and weak connections to tools like Salesforce.