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At a Glance
Brella
Brella
Star Rating
(70)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Whova
Whova
Star Rating
(1,633)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Whova
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Whova excels in event creation with a score of 9.1, highlighting its intuitive interface and ease of use, while Brella, with a score of 9.2, is noted for its streamlined user registration process, making it easier for attendees to sign up.
  • Reviewers mention that Whova's mobile check-in feature scores 9.2, providing a seamless experience for event organizers, whereas Brella's mobile check-in is slightly lower at 9.1, indicating a less efficient process according to some users.
  • G2 users highlight Whova's superior lead generation and retrieval capabilities, scoring 9.4, which reviewers say helps in maximizing networking opportunities, while Brella, scoring 9.0, is seen as effective but not as robust in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Whova's event marketing features, with a score of 9.1, are more comprehensive compared to Brella's lower score of 7.7, indicating that Whova provides better tools for promoting events.
  • Reviewers mention that Whova's virtual networking capabilities score 9.3, allowing for effective attendee interactions, while Brella, with a score of 9.2, is praised for its networking features but lacks some of the advanced functionalities found in Whova.
  • Users say that Whova's post-event tools like lead follow-up and interaction history score 8.8 and 8.9 respectively, which reviewers find essential for maintaining connections after events, while Brella's similar features are rated lower, indicating less effectiveness in post-event engagement.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Brella
No pricing available
Whova
No pricing available
Free Trial
Brella
No trial information available
Whova
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
46
9.5
1,196
Ease of Use
9.4
44
9.3
1,224
Ease of Setup
8.7
21
9.2
182
Ease of Admin
9.2
20
9.1
108
Quality of Support
9.2
39
9.4
800
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
21
9.1
112
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
39
8.6
1,141
Features by Category
Event Registration & TicketingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.8
1,783
Registration
Not enough data
9.1
173
Not enough data
9.3
221
Not enough data
8.2
134
Not enough data
9.2
185
Not enough data
9.0
152
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
36
Marketing and Communications
Not enough data
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.8
152
Not enough data
8.6
139
Not enough data
9.0
168
Not enough data
8.8
156
Not enough data
9.0
137
Event Management PlatformsHide 29 FeaturesShow 29 Features
8.4
46
8.9
5,633
Registration
Not enough data
9.1
173
Not enough data
9.3
221
Not enough data
8.2
134
Not enough data
9.2
185
Not enough data
9.0
152
Marketing and Communications
Not enough data
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.8
152
Not enough data
8.6
139
Not enough data
9.0
168
Not enough data
8.8
156
Not enough data
9.0
137
Event Operations
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
153
Not enough data
8.9
116
Not enough data
9.1
122
Attendee Engagement
9.4
12
9.7
700
|
Verified
7.9
8
9.1
494
|
Verified
7.2
6
9.1
550
|
Verified
9.4
12
9.5
691
|
Verified
7.9
8
9.2
521
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
9.3
158
Not enough data
9.0
128
Not enough data
8.2
90
Not enough data
8.8
102
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
61
Not enough data
8.7
211
At-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.7
27
Not enough data
9.0
24
Software Offerings
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
9.5
38
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
9.2
381
Marketing and Communications
Not enough data
9.4
32
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.1
33
Attendee Engagement
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.3
34
Registration
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
9.4
34
Not enough data
9.1
34
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
21
Virtual Event PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.5
128
9.1
1,131
Administration
7.7
14
9.3
85
Feature Not Available
9.1
79
8.3
13
9.4
89
8.0
10
8.8
70
Virtual Experience
8.5
8
9.2
89
8.5
9
9.1
81
9.2
10
9.1
83
8.3
11
9.0
92
Engagement
8.9
14
9.6
120
8.9
12
9.5
115
8.9
16
9.1
110
8.0
11
9.1
96
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
8.3
22
Virtual Career Fair PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.9
155
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Event Experience
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.7
15
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.5
13
Event Networking and MatchmakingHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.8
145
Not enough data
Event Networking
9.3
23
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
Event Intelligence
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.4
46
9.3
2,956
Attendee Engagement
9.4
12
9.7
700
|
Verified
7.9
8
9.1
494
|
Verified
7.2
6
9.1
550
|
Verified
9.4
12
9.5
691
|
Verified
7.9
8
9.2
521
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Brella
Brella
Whova
Whova
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Brella
Brella
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.2%
Whova
Whova
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
45.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Brella
Brella
Financial Services
13.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Events Services
10.1%
Management Consulting
8.7%
Computer Software
7.2%
Other
49.3%
Whova
Whova
Education Management
13.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.1%
Higher Education
5.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.5%
Other
65.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Brella
Brella
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amelia g.
AG
Amelia g.
Verified User in Computer Software

This platform is exceptional, they allow the beneficiaries to complete the systematization of events with our website and individualize the image of our agenda. At the same time, it has a receptive web browser interface, allowing users to adhere to the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Very hard to navigate as a conference user. I find it really hard to see if there is a speaker I want to hear when someone requests to meet with me. The whole site is buggy. I set up networking 3 times before it actually worked, and the first two times it...

Whova
Whova
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MT
Mark T.
Verified User in Education Management

I found Whova to be quite convenient as an attendee and as a speaker at our conference of 2,300 attendees. My favorite parts of the app were the overall agenda, where I could find all of the sessions for the conference, keynotes, exhibitors, meet-ups, and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Larry W.
LW
Larry W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

No Trail Not easy to start and must request demo which I did and was not very impressed afterward. Just Not My Cup Of Tea - Good Luck WHOVA

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Discussions
Brella
Brella Discussions
Where is Brella based?
1 comment
TR
Finland and the United StatesRead more
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Brella has no more discussions with answers
Whova
Whova Discussions
Integration of scanned contact to Outlook
3 comments
Mathews S.
MS
Yes, it is possible, want to know how?. Read this article - https://www.transferemails.com/export-outlook-address-book/Read more
How to create event on whova?
2 comments
WG
Hi Purbaningsih, Thank you for posting this discussion! If you’re interested in creating an event on Whova, please book a 1-on-1 demo at...Read more
What is the best way to integrate surveys after concurrent workshop sessions?
2 comments
Chip D.
CD
Kryste, Hello! I have been in hospitality for 25+ years and by far the two best apps for surveys for conferences, meetings, events are Whova and Event...Read more