Whova is one of the most widely used conference apps on the market. Event Passport PRO is what you choose when gamification and attendee engagement are not a checkbox — they are your event's differentiator.
| Feature | Event Passport PRO | Whova |
|---|---|---|
| QR check-ins with stamp passports | ✓ | Basic QR |
| Live leaderboards (real-time updates) | ✓ | Points-based |
| AI-powered attendee networking | ✓ | Interest-based |
| Prize redemption system | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ticketing & registration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-track agenda builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sponsor showcase with analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post-event surveys with push & email delivery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native iOS & Android attendee app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flat monthly pricing (not per-event) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transparent published pricing | ✓ | ✗ |
Whova is a well-rounded conference app and for many organizers it is a solid default choice — it handles agendas, QR check-in, basic networking, and community boards reliably. Where it falls short for engagement-focused organizers is in the depth of its gamification model and the predictability of its pricing. Whova charges per event, which creates budgeting uncertainty for teams running multiple events per year. And its gamification is primarily a points leaderboard tied to app activity — not the physical, movement-based stamp passport experience that drives real floor traffic at conferences.
Whova uses a per-event pricing model. Pricing is not published publicly and is quoted based on attendee count, event duration, and feature requirements. For a mid-size conference of 300–500 attendees, Whova quotes typically range from $1,500 to $3,000 or more. For organizations running multiple events per year, these per-event costs compound significantly.
Event Passport PRO charges a flat monthly subscription. Whether you run one event per month or ten, your platform cost is the same predictable amount. The PRO plan includes a small per-paid-ticket fee for revenue-generating events, but there is no per-event base fee. For teams running a quarterly conference series or monthly meetup program, the economics favor EPP substantially. See our pricing page for the exact numbers.
Transparent pricing also means you can budget for the full year upfront without waiting for a quote — a meaningful operational advantage for teams that plan event budgets quarterly.
Whova's gamification is built around a community leaderboard: attendees earn points by posting in the community feed, completing their profile, scheduling meetings, and participating in session Q&A. It is effective at driving app engagement, but the activity stays within the app — it does not directly motivate physical movement around your event floor.
Event Passport PRO uses a QR stamp passport model. Each session, booth, or sponsor station has a unique QR code. Attendees scan to collect stamps and appear on a live leaderboard that updates in real time as check-ins happen. Prizes are unlocked at stamp milestones and redeemed directly in the app. This creates a physical incentive loop — the leaderboard is not just a vanity metric, it is actively driving attendees to visit more sessions, engage with sponsors, and stay at your event longer.
For conference organizers whose sponsors pay for booth traffic or whose sessions compete for attendance, the physical gamification model has a measurable impact on both metrics.
Yes. Event Passport PRO is a strong Whova alternative for conference organizers who want deeper gamification — QR stamp passports, live leaderboards, and prize redemption — and more predictable pricing. Where Whova charges per event, EPP uses a flat monthly subscription that covers unlimited events.
Whova charges per event, with pricing typically in the $1,500–$3,000+ range for a mid-size conference. Costs scale with attendee count and are not published publicly. Event Passport PRO charges a flat monthly subscription regardless of how many events you run. For organizers running multiple events per year, the monthly model is substantially more cost-effective.
Both platforms offer attendee networking. Whova uses interest-based community boards and direct messaging. Event Passport PRO uses an AI scoring engine that analyzes complementary goals, shared interests, and role compatibility to generate personalized match recommendations with directional reasoning — a more targeted approach to conference networking.
Whova's gamification is primarily a points-based leaderboard tied to in-app community activity. Event Passport PRO uses QR stamp passports — attendees physically collect stamps at each session or booth by scanning QR codes — combined with a live leaderboard and a prize redemption system. This creates a movement-based loop that drives attendees to visit more sessions and engage with sponsors, not just post in an app feed.
Yes. Event Passport PRO requires no data migration. Attendees download the app and check in via QR code, so you can run your next event on EPP without needing to transfer historical Whova data. Most organizers are fully configured — QR codes generated, agenda built, sponsor booths set up — within a day of signing up.
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