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Badgetrac vs Whova
Web-based lead capture without the full event app
Whova offers event apps and attendee engagement plus lead capture features. If your priority is exhibitor lead scanning and badge printing—without requiring attendees or exhibitors to use an app—Badgetrac provides a simpler, web-based alternative that focuses on what exhibitors need: scan badges and export leads.
Quick summary
Web-based scanning
Exhibitors use any phone browser; no app download
Lower cost
Flat $500/event vs Whova's tiered pricing
Badge-first
QR badges and lead capture without an event app
Eventbrite integration
Import attendees from Eventbrite in one click
Export to CRM
CSV/Excel export for follow-up
Detailed comparison
| Feature | Badgetrac | Whova |
|---|---|---|
| Lead capture | Web-based scan, no app | App-based and/or web |
| Pricing (500 attendees) | $500/event (flat rate) | Tiered, often $1,500+ |
| Event app | No (badges + leads only) | Yes, full event app |
| Eventbrite integration | Native | Integration available |
| Exhibitor setup | Login and scan | App download or web |
| Setup time | 15 minutes | Longer (app + features) |
Why organizers switch
No app required
Exhibitors scan from any browser. No app store, no compatibility issues.
Focused on leads
If you don't need a full event app, get lead capture and badges without paying for engagement features you won't use.
Cost
Flat $500 per event scales predictably for conferences and trade shows.
Simplicity
Print badges, give exhibitors access, they scan and export. No training needed.
Transparent flat-rate pricing
Whova: tiered pricing, often $1,500+
Badgetrac: $500 per event
No per-attendee or per-exhibitor fees.
Get started with BadgetracFrequently asked questions
Can I use Badgetrac if I already use Whova?
Yes. You could use Badgetrac for badge printing and lead capture only, or switch entirely. Many organizers choose Badgetrac when they want to avoid app adoption friction for exhibitors.
Does Badgetrac have an event app?
No. Badgetrac focuses on check-in, badge printing, and exhibitor lead scanning. If you need an attendee-facing app for agenda and networking, you'd pair Badgetrac with another tool or use Whova for that part.
Do exhibitors need to download anything?
No. They open a link on their phone, log in, and scan badges in the browser. No app install required.