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Professional Event Badges Without the Whova Price Tag

Whova is a powerful all-in-one event platform, but if you only need badge design and printing, you should not have to pay $3,000 to $10,000+ per event. Online Badge Designer gives you dedicated badge creation tools starting at $39 per month.

Feature Comparison

Feature
Online Badge Designer
Whova
Badge Design Focus
Dedicated badge tool
Part of larger suite
Pricing Model
$39-69/mo
$3,000-10,000+ per event
Drag-and-Drop Badge Editor
Basic
CSV/Excel Attendee Import
Bulk PDF Badge Export
Custom Font Upload
Dynamic Data Fields
Event App Included
Registration System
Team Collaboration

Whova vs Online Badge Designer: Finding the Right Fit

Whova is a comprehensive event management platform that bundles registration, networking, scheduling, an attendee app, and badge printing into a single package. It is a strong choice for organizers who need an all-in-one solution and have the budget to support it. Whova's pricing typically ranges from $3,000 to over $10,000 per event depending on event size and features selected, which makes sense when you are leveraging the entire platform.

But many event organizers already have their registration, scheduling, and communication tools in place. They use platforms like Eventbrite, Luma, or Tito for ticketing, Slack or email for attendee communication, and a spreadsheet to manage their attendee list. What they actually need is a focused, affordable tool that takes that attendee data and turns it into professional printed badges. That is exactly what Online Badge Designer does.

At $39 per month for the Basic plan or $69 per month for Pro, Online Badge Designer delivers a purpose-built badge creation experience at a fraction of Whova's cost. You get a full drag-and-drop editor, CSV and Excel import, dynamic data fields that map attendee information to badge layouts, custom font support, and one-click bulk PDF export. If badge design is the feature you need most from Whova, Online Badge Designer offers that capability without requiring you to buy into an entire event management ecosystem.

Whova Alternative: Common Questions

Does Online Badge Designer replace all of Whova?
No. Online Badge Designer is specifically focused on badge design, attendee management for badges, and PDF export. It does not include event registration, an attendee app, networking features, or scheduling. If you need those capabilities, you would use them alongside Online Badge Designer or choose a full-suite platform like Whova.
How much can I save by switching from Whova to Online Badge Designer for badges?
If you are paying $3,000 to $10,000+ per event for Whova primarily for its badge feature, switching to Online Badge Designer at $39 to $69 per month represents significant savings. Even running multiple events per year, your annual cost stays under $828, compared to potentially tens of thousands with Whova.
Can I import my attendee list from Whova into Online Badge Designer?
Yes. If you can export your attendee data from Whova as a CSV or Excel file, you can import it directly into Online Badge Designer. Map the columns to your badge layout fields and generate all your badges automatically.
Does Online Badge Designer support QR codes on badges like Whova?
Yes. Online Badge Designer supports adding QR codes and barcodes to your badge designs. You can generate unique QR codes per attendee using dynamic data fields, which is useful for check-in, lead retrieval, and session tracking.
Is Online Badge Designer suitable for large conferences?
Absolutely. Online Badge Designer is built to handle events of all sizes, from small workshops with 20 attendees to large conferences with thousands. The bulk import and export features are specifically designed to scale efficiently regardless of attendee count.

Get Whova-Quality Badges at a Fraction of the Cost

Stop overpaying for badge design bundled into expensive event suites. Design professional badges with a dedicated tool built for the task.