The Affordable Whova Alternative for Conference Organizers
Stop paying $1,500+ per event. Who's In Conference gives you attendee networking, agenda building, and real-time engagement — starting at just $49/month. Set up in minutes, not weeks.
Why Organizers Are Switching From Whova
Whova is powerful for large associations. But for community conferences, meetups, and smaller events? There's a simpler, more affordable way.
Per-event licensing fees ($1,500+)
From $49/mo — no per-event license fees
Opaque pricing — 'contact sales'
Transparent pricing — $49/mo + 2.7% on paid tickets
Enterprise sales process to get started
Self-serve — set up in minutes
Limited free tier — pay to play
Full features included from $49/mo
Complex setup requires vendor onboarding
Intuitive setup — no training needed
Association-focused — rigid templates
Community-first — flexible for any conference
What Conference Organizers Say After Switching
"Whova quoted us $3,000 for our 200-person tech conference. Who's In Conference did everything we needed for $49/month."
David L.
Tech Conference Organizer, Berlin
"The WhatsApp networking features got our attendees connecting days before the event even started. Whova never had that."
Aaliya N.
Community Summit Host, London
"Setup took 30 minutes instead of the 3 weeks Whova needed. Our speakers uploaded their own bios. It just works."
Tom R.
Annual Meetup Organizer, Sydney
Full Conference Management — Zero License Fees
- Multi-track agenda builder
- Speaker profiles and session details
- Attendee networking and matchmaking
- WhatsApp-native communication
- Personal schedule builder for attendees
- Real-time session feedback
- QR code check-in and badge scanning
- Live Q&A and polling
- Attendee analytics dashboard
- Sponsor showcase and visibility
- Apple & Google Wallet session passes
- Mobile-first PWA — no app download
Enterprise Complexity We Skip
- ×Per-event licensing that prices out smaller conferences
- ×Mandatory vendor onboarding and training
- ×Complex CRM integrations you'll never configure
- ×App store downloads that lose 40% of attendees
Conference management should be accessible to every organizer, not just enterprise budgets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Whova
Why switch from Whova to Who's In Conference?▼
Who's In Conference gives you the same attendee engagement, networking, and agenda features that Whova offers — starting at just $49/month. Whova charges per-event licensing fees that can run $1,500+ per event (as of March 2026, subject to change). Who's In Conference has no per-event license fees, no contracts, and setup takes minutes instead of weeks.
How much does Who's In Conference cost?▼
Who's In Conference starts at $49/month (Starter plan) for unlimited events and unlimited attendees. We also charge a flat 2.7% on paid ticket sales. Free conferences cost you nothing beyond the monthly plan. There are no per-event license fees, setup fees, or annual contracts.
How does Who's In Conference compare to Whova's networking features?▼
Who's In Conference includes built-in attendee matchmaking, WhatsApp-native networking, real-time discussion channels, and profile-based connection recommendations. Whova has similar features but locks them behind per-event pricing. Who's In makes networking accessible to every conference, not just those with enterprise budgets.
Can I build a conference agenda on Who's In?▼
Absolutely. Who's In Conference supports multi-track agendas, speaker profiles, session descriptions, room assignments, and personal schedule builders. Attendees can build their own agenda and get WhatsApp reminders before each session starts.
Do attendees need to download an app?▼
No. Who's In Conference is a progressive web app (PWA) that works in any browser. Attendees get an app-like experience without the app store friction. They can add it to their home screen for instant access. No download, no account creation required.
Does Who's In Conference work for large events?▼
Yes. Who's In Conference handles events from 50 to 5,000+ attendees. Real-time dashboards, session capacity management, and WhatsApp-based communication scale with your event. For events over 5,000 attendees, contact us for dedicated support.
How does Who's In pricing compare to Whova?▼
Whova charges approximately $1,500+ per event for conference management (as of March 2026, subject to change). Who's In Conference starts at $49/month for unlimited events. We also charge a flat 2.7% on paid ticket sales through Stripe. No per-event fees, no annual contracts — and you can run as many events as you like on one plan.
Your Next Conference Deserves Better Than Per-Event Fees
Join conference organizers worldwide who chose Who's In over expensive per-event licensing. From $49/month — no per-event fees.
No license fees • No contracts • Unlimited attendees
