Aventri/Stova Alternatives — 6-Tool Comparison
Eight criteria, capability-scored, with switching-cost worksheet.
Not advice. Scores reflect publicly available information as of May 2026. Stova remains a competent product; this matrix is for buyers considering alternatives.
How to use: Print for procurement file or copy into spreadsheet. Eight criteria, equal weight by default.
The matrix (alphabetical)
| Option | Registration depth | Attendee app | Integrations | GDPR posture | Pricing transparency | Support quality | Reporting depth | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cvent | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Bizzabo | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| RingCentral Events (ex-Hopin) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Brella | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Whova | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Easy RFP (sourcing only) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
How to weight the criteria for your scenario
- EU procurement-led: GDPR posture × 2.0, support × 1.3
- High-volume modular: Pricing transparency × 2.0, integrations × 1.5
- Hybrid event programme: Attendee app × 2.0, integrations × 1.4
- Procurement-driven cost case: Pricing transparency × 2.0, reporting × 1.4
- Sustainability-mandated: Sustainability × 2.0, GDPR × 1.4
Public sources to cross-reference
- Stova public documentation (stova.io)
- Each alternative's public pricing page
- Salesforce AppExchange and HubSpot App Marketplace (integration verification)
- G2 and Capterra for independent planner reviews
- GDPR DPA availability via vendor trust pages