Whova offers comprehensive event management for conferences, but RealEvents is simpler for basic event pages and RSVP tracking with no account requirements.
| Feature | RealEvents | Whova |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | Create an event page in 10 seconds with no account needed. Share a link and anyone can RSVP instantly. | Requires account creation and app download for full functionality. More complex setup process. |
| Pricing | 100% free with no hidden fees or premium tiers. | Offers limited free trial but requires paid plans for continued use, especially for larger events. |
| Features | Core features: event page, RSVP tracking, QR codes, calendar integration, embed widget, CSV export. | Comprehensive event management: attendee engagement, networking, exhibitor management, agenda building, live polling. |
| Event Page Quality | Clean, focused event pages optimized for RSVP conversion with no platform branding. | Beautifully designed event pages with community features but requires account creation and includes branding. |
| Best For | Anyone needing a simple, free event page with RSVP tracking without account or app requirements. | Organizers of conferences and trade shows who need comprehensive event management and attendee engagement features. |
| AI assistant integration | Native MCP server published on npm. Create and manage events from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI assistant. | No native MCP integration. |
RealEvents strips away the complexity that Whova adds to event management. While Whova requires organizers to go through a setup process, configure agendas, manage exhibitor listings, and have attendees download a dedicated mobile app, RealEvents gives you a simple event page with RSVP tracking in about 10 seconds. No app downloads, no account creation, and no configuration needed. According to industry data, asking attendees to download a dedicated event app results in adoption rates of only 40-60%, meaning a large portion of your attendees may never engage with the platform. RealEvents works instantly in any browser, so 100% of your guests can access the event page and RSVP without installing anything. For community meetups, team gatherings, social events, and any gathering that does not need conference-grade features like exhibitor management or live polling, RealEvents is the faster, free alternative.
Yes, RealEvents is 100% free with no hidden fees, no per-event charges, and no premium tiers. Whova's pricing is custom-quoted, but according to industry data, plans typically start at several hundred dollars per event and can run into thousands for larger conferences with advanced features. Even for smaller events, Whova charges enough to make casual organizers think twice. RealEvents lets you create unlimited event pages with full RSVP tracking, QR codes, and CSV export without spending anything, making it accessible to everyone from individual organizers to small community groups.
If you have been using Whova primarily for event registration pages and RSVP tracking, RealEvents offers a dramatically simpler free alternative with faster setup and no account requirements for anyone. There is no migration process - just create a new event page on RealEvents in seconds. For events that require advanced features like attendee networking with digital business cards, exhibitor management, live session polling, and agenda building with multiple tracks, Whova may still be needed. But for the everyday events that make up the majority of gatherings, RealEvents provides the essentials without the overhead.
Whova provides comprehensive event management including attendee networking with digital business card exchange, exhibitor management with virtual booth setup, detailed agenda building with multi-track scheduling, live polling and Q&A during sessions, community discussion boards, and post-event analytics. These are features designed for professional conferences and trade shows with hundreds or thousands of attendees. RealEvents focuses on the core needs of most events: a clean event page, RSVP tracking, QR codes for sharing, and CSV export. For the majority of events that do not need conference-grade management tools, RealEvents delivers what matters.
Ready to skip the overhead? Create your event page on RealEvents in about 10 seconds - no signup required.