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# Compare Whova vs Arena

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> Detailed comparison between Whova and Arena. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Whova | Arena |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2423 | 4 |
| **Starting Price** | - | £3,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Videos |

## Best for

### Whova

Organizations of any industry and scale looking for an all-in-one tool to support event management and improve the attendee experience at in-person, virtual, or hybrid events.

### Arena

Arena is perfect for anything from a 20 person internal update event, to a 100,000 global conference - it is ideal for corporates, agencies, venues, and all other businesses planning hybrid events.

## Key features

### Whova

- Attendance Management
- Attendee Management
- Chat/Messaging
- Data Import/Export
- Email Reminders
- Event Management
- Event Scheduling
- Event Ticketing
- Event Tracking
- Live Streaming Software
- Online Registration
- Presentation Streaming
- Real-Time Chat
- Recording
- Survey/Poll Management
- Third-Party Integrations
- Video Conferencing
- Video Streaming
- Virtual Lobby
- Visitor Registration

### Arena

- Attendance Management
- Attendee Management
- Chat/Messaging
- Data Import/Export
- Email Reminders
- Event Management
- Event Scheduling
- Event Ticketing
- Event Tracking
- Live Streaming Software
- Online Registration
- Presentation Streaming
- Real-Time Chat
- Recording
- Survey/Poll Management
- Third-Party Integrations
- Video Conferencing
- Video Streaming
- Virtual Lobby
- Visitor Registration

## Links

- [View Whova Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/149712/whova)
- [View Arena Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/215641/hire-space)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/149712/215641/whova/vs/hire-space)

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