Whova alternative · Updated 13 Oct 2026
PostoBox vs Whova
Whova runs the whole conference, and attendees must sign in to use it. PostoBox focuses on the session itself: anyone in the room can ask and vote from a QR code in seconds.
PostoBox
WhovaCore event features in the base offer
Which one should you choose?
Choose PostoBox if you
- run live events, town halls, talks or conferences
- want questions moderated before they reach the big screen
- need guest moderators without sharing logins
- want attendees to land on your brand, not a shared join site
- collect feedback with questionnaires during the session
Choose Whova if you
Multi-day conferences that want one vendor for registration, the event app and attendee networking.
See where Whova is stronger below.
Feature by feature
Based on public information reviewed 13 Oct 2026.
| Feature | PostoBox | Whova |
|---|---|---|
| Live Q&A with upvoting | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Q&A moderation queue | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Anonymous questions | IncludedIncluded | Not offeredNot offered |
| Live polls | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Surveys and questionnaires | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Full-screen presenter display | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Custom branding | IncludedIncluded | Paid plansPaid plans |
| Attendees join in the browser, no app | IncludedIncluded | Not offeredNot offered |
| Public API | IncludedIncluded | PartialPartial |
| Quizzes and leaderboards | Not offeredNot offered | IncludedIncluded |
| Word cloud | Not offeredNot offered | IncludedIncluded |
| PowerPoint or Google Slides add-in | Not offeredNot offered | Not offeredNot offered |
| Zoom or Teams integration | Not offeredNot offered | PartialPartial |
| AI features | Not offeredNot offered | PartialPartial |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | Not offeredNot offered | PartialPartial |
“Paid plans” means the feature exists but not on the free plan. “Partial” means limited, in beta, or only in some versions.
Why event teams pick PostoBox over Whova
Zero sign-up for attendees
Whova attendees log in with their registration email. PostoBox attendees scan a QR code and ask straight away, with anonymous questions if you allow them.
Up and running in minutes
Create an event, share the QR code and you're live. There's no sales demo and no app for attendees to install.
Works alongside any event stack
Already using a registration or event app? PostoBox runs the in-room Q&A, polls and questionnaires next to it.
How an event runs on PostoBox
From set-up to the big screen in four steps.
Step 1
Create your event
Name it, switch on moderation and anonymous questions, add polls and questionnaires.
Step 2
Share the QR code
Attendees scan it and join on your branded subdomain. No app, no sign-up.
Step 3
Moderate live
Approve or reject questions from any phone, or hand a private link to a guest moderator.
Step 4
Put it on the big screen
Show the chosen question, poll results and questionnaires full screen as they update.
Switching from Whova?
Set up your first event in minutes. Moderation and branding included.
Where Whova is stronger
- Registration, ticketing, agenda, exhibitors, networking and check-in in one platform.
- A native event app with attendee profiles.
- Session polls, surveys and AI event summaries.
About Whova
- What it is
- Whova is an all-in-one event management platform with registration, an event app, agenda, exhibitors and session Q&A and polls.
- Company
- San Diego, USA (founded 2012)
- How attendees join
- Attendees use the Whova app or web portal and sign in with the email they registered with.
PostoBox vs Whova: FAQ
Is PostoBox a good alternative to Whova?
Whova runs the whole conference, and attendees must sign in to use it. PostoBox focuses on the session itself: anyone in the room can ask and vote from a QR code in seconds.
Does Whova include Q&A moderation for free?
Yes. Whova includes Q&A moderation. PostoBox does too, on every plan, and adds external moderators by private link and your own branded event hub.
How do attendees join Whova and PostoBox?
Attendees use the Whova app or web portal and sign in with the email they registered with. With PostoBox, attendees scan the event QR code or open its link on your organisation's own subdomain, in any phone browser, with no app to install.
Can I try PostoBox for free?
Yes. The free plan includes live Q&A with moderation, polls, questionnaires, the big-screen display, external moderators and your branding. No credit card is needed.
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Sources
Whova is a trademark of its owner. This comparison is based on Whova's public website and help pages as of 13 Oct 2026. Features change; if anything here is out of date, email support@postobox.app.
Ready to move on from Whova?
Moderated Q&A, live polls and questionnaires under your own brand. Attendees join from any phone.
Free plan available. No credit card needed.