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Humanitix vs Swapcard

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Humanitix

Software

Ticketing that funds charity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Swapcard logo

Swapcard

Software

The smart event platform

From
$610/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Humanitix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Humanitix standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST; Swapcard pricing requires custom quote; starting price of $610 does not include per-attendee charges which can add significant costs
  • They diverge on capability: Humanitix covers Ticketing, Swapcard covers AI matchmaking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Humanitix and Swapcard actually diverge.

Attributes where Humanitix and Swapcard differ
AttributeHumanitixSwapcard
Starting priceFree$610/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
Founded20162013

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Humanitix

  • Ticketing
  • Registration
  • Seating charts
  • Check-in app
  • Reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp

Only in Swapcard

  • AI matchmaking
  • Lead capture
  • Event mobile app
  • Exhibitor management
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Microsoft Dynamics

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Humanitix

  • Selling tickets for events with proceeds directed to charitynot Swapcard
  • Running free event registrations at no costnot Swapcard
  • Managing attendee lists and check in for community eventsnot Swapcard

Swapcard

  • Event planningnot Humanitix
  • Ticket salesnot Humanitix
  • Attendee managementnot Humanitix
  • Virtual eventsnot Humanitix
  • Event marketingnot Humanitix

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Humanitix

  • Standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST
  • The reduced 2.5% plus $0.50 rate applies only to charities and schools
  • Larger operations are pushed to a custom plan with no published rate
  • The pricing page publishes no payment processing fee, payout timing or currency list

Swapcard

  • Pricing requires custom quote; starting price of $610 does not include per-attendee charges which can add significant costs
  • Smaller company with 181 employees compared to market leaders like Cvent, limiting support resources
  • Limited reporting and analytics features compared to tier-1 event platforms
  • API documentation is sparse; custom integrations require direct vendor support
  • Primarily focused on B2B events; less suitable for consumer or small events

Pricing, plan by plan

Humanitix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free events
    • No platform fee
    • Charity impact
  • Paid EventsFree
    • 2% + booking fee to charity
    • All features
    • Tax deductible

Swapcard

$610/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Swapcard review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Humanitix if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want registration.
Humanitix review

Choose Swapcard if

  • You need ai matchmaking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want lead capture.
Swapcard review

Questions people ask

Is Humanitix or Swapcard better?
Neither clearly leads. Humanitix starts at Free and Swapcard at $610/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Humanitix or Swapcard?
Humanitix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Humanitix and $610/one-time for Swapcard.
Does Humanitix or Swapcard run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Humanitix for free?
Yes. Humanitix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Swapcard starts at $610/one-time.
What is Humanitix best used for?
Humanitix is most often used for selling tickets for events with proceeds directed to charity, running free event registrations at no cost, managing attendee lists and check in for community events. Of those, selling tickets for events with proceeds directed to charity and running free event registrations at no cost are not what Swapcard is typically brought in for.
What can Humanitix do that Swapcard cannot?
Humanitix covers Ticketing, Registration, Seating charts, Check-in app. Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, Lead capture, Event mobile app, Exhibitor management. Both handle Zapier, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Swapcard: What does Swapcard's pricing model include?

Swapcard pricing includes three components: a base license, usage volume (attendees and exhibitors), and add-ons. The Event Engagement Platform starts at $610 and includes mobile/web apps, AI-powered networking, virtual event capability, and exhibitor lead management.

Source
Swapcard: What event types does Swapcard support?

Swapcard supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events including conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, webinars, and networking events.

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Swapcard: What are Swapcard's core platform features?

Core features include dashboard access, agenda management, streaming and audiovisual capability, abstract/paper management, lead capture tools, networking features, and audience response systems.

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Swapcard: How many integrations does Swapcard offer?

Swapcard connects natively to over 30 integrations including event platforms like Eventbrite, Cvent, and Bizzabo, plus CRM tools like HubSpot and mapping solutions.

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Swapcard: Who is Swapcard and when was it founded?

Swapcard was founded in 2013 in Paris by Baptiste Boulard, Godefroy Des Francs, and Damien Courbon. The company has raised $5.27M and serves event organizers globally.

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