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Panopto vs Swapcard

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Panopto

Software

Video management and live streaming platform for enterprises

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Swapcard logo

Swapcard

Software

The smart event platform

From
$610/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Panopto no price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all; Swapcard pricing requires custom quote; starting price of $610 does not include per-attendee charges which can add significant costs
  • They diverge on capability: Panopto covers Video management, Swapcard covers AI matchmaking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Panopto and Swapcard actually diverge.

Attributes where Panopto and Swapcard differ
AttributePanoptoSwapcard
Starting priceOn request$610/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20072013

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Panopto

  • Video management
  • Live streaming
  • Recording
  • Search
  • Microsoft 365
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Windows support

Only in Swapcard

  • AI matchmaking
  • Lead capture
  • Event mobile app
  • Exhibitor management
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Marketo

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Panopto

  • Recording, hosting and searching lecture and training videonot Swapcard
  • Integrating video libraries with learning management systemsnot Swapcard

Swapcard

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

Where each one falls short

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

Panopto

  • No price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • Cost depends on user count, integrations, add ons and deployment model, so several negotiated variables set the figure
  • Four capabilities are separately priced add ons on top of any quote
  • Every route to a figure is a demo or a conversation with sales

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

Panopto

On request
  • Professional$500/month
    • Video storage
    • Basic features
  • Business$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Swapcard

$610/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Swapcard review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Panopto if

  • You need video management.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Panopto 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 Panopto or Swapcard better?
Neither clearly leads. Panopto starts at On request and Swapcard at $610/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Panopto or Swapcard?
Panopto starts at On request and Swapcard at $610/one-time.
Does Panopto or Swapcard run on more platforms?
Panopto runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Swapcard runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Panopto best used for?
Panopto is most often used for recording, hosting and searching lecture and training video, integrating video libraries with learning management systems. Of those, recording, hosting and searching lecture and training video and integrating video libraries with learning management systems are not what Swapcard is typically brought in for.
What can Panopto do that Swapcard cannot?
Panopto covers Video management, Live streaming, Recording, Search. Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, Lead capture, Event mobile app, Exhibitor management. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Android support, Web 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.

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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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