Whova is a full event app, and its passport contest is one module inside it. StampRise is a dedicated Digital Event Passport that runs on its own or alongside the registration and event tools you already use.
Side-by-side feature comparison.
| Feature | StampRise | Whova |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | StampRiseDigital Event Passport for expo, conference and festival organisers | WhovaAll-in-one event app with a passport contest module |
| How participants join | StampRiseAttendees scan a station QR code with their phone camera. It opens in the browser, with nothing to download. | WhovaWhova app (iOS and Android) or Whova's web version. |
| Pricing | StampRiseOne payment per event. Published tiers from 200 to 3,000 participants, full toolkit on every tier. Build and test free, no card needed. | WhovaQuoted per event, based on event size and add-ons. |
| Getting live | StampRiseSelf-serve. Build, test and go live the same day. | WhovaNot listed publicly |
| Exhibitor tools | StampRiseExhibitor portal where each booth sees and downloads its own leads live. Station contact sharing to attendees' phones, station heatmaps, one-click post-event PDF report. | WhovaExhibitors collect leads in the Whova app. Passport stamps come from registered booth staff scanning the attendee's QR code in the app, or from in-app actions such as signing up for exhibitor offers. Exhibitor trivia depends on package. |
| Sessions | StampRiseMulti-day, multi-track agenda builder with session QR check-in. | WhovaAgenda and session tools are part of the core app. |
| Prizes | StampRiseItem prizes with QR redemption and staff verification, weighted spin wheel, lucky draws with live reveal, points, teams and live leaderboards. | WhovaPassport contest with automatic raffle. |
You need a complete event app with networking and messaging, and a passport contest is a bonus.
You already have registration or an event app and want a dedicated passport without setting booth staff up in another app.
For 1,000 participants and a 3-day expo, StampRise uses the Growth tier at USD $700 (list price USD $1,350; limited-time pricing ends 30 October 2026 in Sydney), a one-time payment for up to 7 days with the full toolkit.
Quote required, based on event size and add-ons.
FAQ
You already have registration or an event app and want a dedicated passport without setting booth staff up in another app. You need a complete event app with networking and messaging, and a passport contest is a bonus.
One payment per event. Published tiers from 200 to 3,000 participants, full toolkit on every tier. Build and test free, no card needed. Quoted per event, based on event size and add-ons.
Attendees scan a station QR code with their phone camera. It opens in the browser, with nothing to download. Whova app (iOS and Android) or Whova's web version.
Self-serve. Build, test and go live the same day. Not listed publicly
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Last verified 24 September 2026, based on information published on each company's own website. Features and pricing change, so check the vendor's site before you buy. Spotted something out of date? Let us know through our contact page and we'll correct it. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. StampRise is not affiliated with or endorsed by the companies named.