Hopin VS Whova

Hopin and Whova help you run events, but they charge fees that cut into your fundraising budget. Zeffy gives you event ticketing, donation forms, and donor management — all with zero fees so every dollar raised stays with your mission.

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Hopin VS Whova

Hopin VS Whova: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

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Event Management Features

Event Registration

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Online Ticket Sales

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In-Person Ticket Sales & Donations

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Multiple Ticket Types & Pricing (VIP, Bundle, Early Bird)

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Scannable E-Tickets & QR Code Check-In

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Attendee Management

Seating & Table Management

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Event Website Builder

Calendar Integration

Automated Reminder & Follow-Up Emails for Attendees

Host Multiple Fundraisers (Raffles, Auctions, etc.)

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Virtual Event Support

Pricing

Monthly fees plus add-on costs

3% + $0.99 per ticket, plus card fees

Processing fees

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction (Stripe payment processing fee)

3.0% + $0.99.

per paid ticket (using Stripe payout; no fees for free tickets)

Platform fees

2%.

of ticket sales (RingCentral Events commission on ticket purchases)

N/A.

Custom quote required based on event size and service options selected

Monthly fees

$750/license/year.

Starting at $750/license/year

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Contact for pricing – no public pricing available

Value for money

4.3.

4.6.

Features

4.3/5.

Solid event platform, but needs add-ons for fundraising and donor management.

4.6/5.

Great for networking events, but lacks nonprofit fundraising and membership tools.

Donations

No donation processing - you'll need separate tools to collect gifts during events

No built-in donation tools. You'd need to integrate third-party payment processors and manage donor data separately from event attendees.

Ticketing

Event registration and ticketing available with payment processing fees

Strong event ticketing with registration management, but charges processing fees and lacks nonprofit-specific pricing options.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

No peer-to-peer tools - attendees can't fundraise on your behalf

Basic attendee networking features, but no peer-to-peer fundraising tools or campaign management for nonprofit supporters.

Auctions

No auction features - Hopin focuses on virtual events, not fundraising auctions

Whova doesn't offer auction functionality. You'd need separate auction software and manual integration to manage bidding at events.

Raffles

No raffle management - you'll need external tools for prize drawings

No raffle or prize draw functionality. You'd need external tools to run raffles during events and track entries manually.

Online store

No built-in store - can't sell merchandise or products through the platform

Limited merchandise capabilities within events. No dedicated nonprofit store features or inventory management for ongoing sales.

Memberships

Hopin doesn't offer membership management features. You'd need separate software to track member renewals and benefits.

Whova offers basic attendee registration and ticketing but lacks ongoing membership management features for year-round supporter engagement

Donor Management/CRM

No donor management or CRM functionality. Event attendee data doesn't integrate with fundraising or supporter relationship tools.

Limited to event attendee data collection without donor relationship tracking or giving history management capabilities

Emails & Newsletter

Basic email capabilities for event communications only. No donor newsletter tools or ongoing supporter engagement features.

Provides event-specific communication tools and push notifications but no comprehensive email marketing for donor cultivation

Payment Processing

No built-in payment processing for donations or membership fees. Requires third-party integrations with additional transaction costs.

Payment methods

Event platform only — no payment processing

Event networking focus — no payment options

Credit Card Payments

Not supported - Hopin (now RingCentral Events) is an event platform, not a payment processor

Not supported - Whova is an event management platform without built-in payment capabilities

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not supported - Hopin (now RingCentral Events) doesn't offer payment processing capabilities

Not supported - Whova doesn't offer payment processing or digital wallet integration

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - Hopin (now RingCentral Events) focuses on virtual events and webinars, not payment processing

Not supported - Whova focuses on event engagement features, not payment processing

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - Hopin (now RingCentral Events) is designed for virtual events, not in-person payment collection

Not supported - Whova specializes in event networking and engagement, not payment collection

Customer Support

4.3/5.

4.6/5.

Unlimited Support

Hopin offers tiered support based on plan level, with priority support for enterprise customers

Whova offers limited support based on plan tier

Phone Support / Office Hours

Hopin provides phone support and scheduled calls for enterprise and higher-tier plan customers

Whova provides phone support during standard business hours

Webinars

Hopin offers occasional product training sessions and best practice webinars for event organizers

Whova offers regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

Help Center

Hopin maintains a comprehensive help center with articles, guides, and video tutorials

Whova maintains a comprehensive help center with guides and FAQs

Hopin provides live chat support during business hours for paying customers

Whova provides live chat support during business hours

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Support built for event organizers, with priority help gated by plan tier and enterprise pricing

Support designed for event planners, with access limited by pricing plan and business hours only

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Hopin and Whova?

Why choose Zeffy over Hopin and Whova if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of your event proceeds

Hopin and Whova charge fees on every ticket sold. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your gala or community event actually raises money for your mission instead of paying platform costs.

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Run complete fundraising events, not just registration

Hopin and Whova handle registration but can't process donations, run auctions, or manage raffles. Zeffy gives you everything you need to fundraise at events without juggling multiple tools.

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Get real support when you need it most

Hopin and Whova offer limited support based on your plan tier. Zeffy provides unlimited support to every nonprofit, because we know you're often working alone and need real help when events go live.

Frequently asked questions

How does Zeffy's event fundraising compare to Hopin and Whova for nonprofits?

Zeffy combines event ticketing with donation processing, auctions, and raffles in one zero-fee platform. Hopin and Whova charge processing fees and lack fundraising tools, forcing you to use multiple platforms and pay extra costs for basic nonprofit needs.

Why do nonprofits choose Zeffy over traditional event management platforms?

Traditional event platforms like Hopin and Whova were built for corporate events, not nonprofit fundraising. Zeffy offers zero fees, built-in donation tools, and features designed specifically for organizations raising funds to support their mission.

Why choose Zeffy over event platforms like Hopin and Whova for nonprofit fundraising?

Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits, offering zero-fee donations, ticketing, auctions, and raffles all in one platform. Unlike Hopin and Whova, which charge processing fees and focus on corporate events, Zeffy keeps 100% of your funds while providing complete fundraising tools your organization actually needs.

Can Hopin and Whova handle our nonprofit's fundraising needs during events?

No. Both platforms lack essential nonprofit features like donation processing, auction management, and peer-to-peer fundraising. You'd need multiple separate tools and pay extra fees. Zeffy provides all these fundraising capabilities in one zero-fee platform designed for nonprofit success.

How much money will we save using Zeffy instead of event management platforms?

Significant savings. Whova charges 3% plus $0.99 per ticket, while Hopin requires monthly fees plus add-on costs. With Zeffy's zero-fee model, a $10,000 fundraising event keeps all funds instead of losing $300+ to processing fees. Donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform.

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Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours

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Built for small teams with big missions.

Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.

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ZERO-FEE

Keep 100% of every dollar.

No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.

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ALL-IN-ONE PLatform

Ditch the tech mess.

Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.

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plug-and-play

Get going, fast.

Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.

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mobile-first

Fundraise from every device, anywhere.

From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.

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No turnover

Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.

Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.

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100% free forever.

100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.

For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.

As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.

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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

Everything about Zeffy suits us starting with (of course, NO fees) but also the ease of use and customer experience as well as their client support!!

Zeffy is very easy to use and ensures that every dollar quickly gets into our account.. A huge help to our work!

Zeffy is very simple, allows for a lot of customization and seamlessly integrates into our website. The fact that all of this is free is still wild to me.

We couldn't believe there was a free payment platform for our Girl Scout group. Zeffy took ZERO fees from us, which is huge when you run on very small amounts of money.

We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!