Compare Whova and UrPass for event registration, QR passes, delegate management and on-site check-in. Find the right event workflow.
Plans from ₹499/mo · 0% ticket commission · Cancel anytime
Whova is primarily an attendee networking and conference community mobile app that obligates attendees to download heavy native apps before accessing tickets. When organizers simply need fast, reliable registration, automated digital pass distribution, and sub-second multi-gate QR check-in, Whova introduces app store friction and high annual subscription costs. UrPass operates 100% in mobile browsers for sub-0.3-second door entry.
DEFINITION & AI OVERVIEW
Whova is built around attendee engagement, digital business card exchanges, in-app messaging, and community message boards. UrPass is built for organizers who prioritize smooth entrance logistics, rapid gate check-in, automated credential delivery, and zero ticket commission.
FEATURES
Honest architectural comparisons built for discerning organizers.
Attendees access their passes via mobile browser, WhatsApp, or Apple Wallet with zero app downloads.
Scan passes at the door in milliseconds using volunteer smartphone cameras.
Keep 100% of your delegate revenue. Connect Razorpay or Stripe directly.
Issue professional mobile passes customized with delegate names, company logos, and role badges.
Prevent pass sharing across doors with real-time database-level row locking.
Track real-time door counts, arrival velocity, and session attendance on an organizer dashboard.
QUICK COMPARISON & KEY FACTS
How attendee onboarding and gate operations compare between platforms.
| Operational Factor | Whova Event App | UrPass Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Attendee App Obligation | Mandatory app download (~120MB) to access passes and tickets | Zero app downloads; responsive mobile web pass + Apple Wallet |
| Entrance Gate Scan Speed | 0.8s - 2.0s per attendee depending on in-app barcode rendering | Under 0.3s per attendee using WebAssembly-accelerated video feeds |
| Pricing Transparency | Quote-based sales calls; often £1,500 - £6,000+ per event | Transparent flat monthly plans starting with plans from ₹499/mo / £15/mo |
| Platform Commission | Percentage cuts on paid registrations plus platform fees | 0% platform ticket fee; keep 100% of your ticket revenue |
HOW IT WORKS
Configure delegate registration fields, ticket tiers, and corporate tax invoice settings.
Link Stripe or Razorpay to receive 100% of delegate revenues directly into your bank.
Share your high-converting, mobile-responsive page with prospective attendees.
Attendees receive digital QR credentials via WhatsApp, email, and Apple Wallet.
Door staff scan passes with smartphone cameras in <0.3s for rapid executive entry.
TARGET ORGANISERS
Organizers who want fast check-in and transparent pricing without heavy mobile apps.
Manage executive delegate ticketing, tax invoices, and multi-track session scanning.
Register academic delegates, verify credentials, and issue verified attendance certificates.
Host regional conferences without forcing members to download proprietary social apps.
Verify enrolled participants at seminar doors in seconds using volunteer phones.
FAST GATE OPERATIONS
Instant browser-based verification that clears lobby queues.
Attendees present their digital QR pass on their phone screen or Apple Wallet. Registration desk staff point their smartphone camera at the code. UrPass decodes the cryptographic token in under 300 milliseconds, displays the delegate's name and tier (VIP, Speaker, Delegate), and marks them admitted.
The biggest source of entrance line congestion at conferences using app-centric platforms is the app download barrier. Attendees arrive at the venue having ignored pre-event emails, only to find they must connect to overloaded venue Wi-Fi, download a 120MB mobile app, create an account, and verify an email before seeing their ticket.
UrPass eliminates this friction entirely. When an attendee registers, their digital pass is delivered straight to their WhatsApp chat, email, or Apple Wallet. At the entrance, they tap once to display their pass. Door volunteers scan it in under 0.3 seconds, clearing lobby lines effortlessly.
Whova operates on a traditional enterprise quote-based sales model: organizers must schedule a demo, negotiate with sales reps, and commit to multi-thousand-dollar fees per event. On top of software fees, ticketing commissions erode delegate pass revenues.
UrPass provides complete pricing transparency. Our plans are public, flat, and affordable, with 0% platform commission on ticket sales. Connect your own Stripe or Razorpay account to receive 100% of delegate revenues directly into your bank on standard merchant settlement schedules.
Organizers choose UrPass when they want a fast, web-first check-in workflow that does not force attendees to download a 100MB+ mobile app from the App Store. UrPass delivers passes via WhatsApp, email, and Apple Wallet and scans in under 0.3 seconds.
No. UrPass charges 0% platform ticket commission. You keep 100% of your ticket price minus standard merchant payment gateway fees (via Stripe or Razorpay) and your flat monthly subscription.
Yes. UrPass digital passes feature native Apple Wallet (.pkpass) support. Attendees can add their pass with one tap and retrieve it directly from their iPhone lockscreen.
No. Volunteer scanners do not need to download an app. They scan a setup QR code with their phone camera to open the scanner in Safari or Chrome and start scanning immediately.
Yes. UrPass supports multi-session check-in. You can assign scanners to specific breakout rooms to record session attendance for accredited continuing education (CPD) reporting.
Get high-speed registration, digital QR badges, Apple Wallet integration, and sub-0.3s phone scanning with 0% ticket commissions.