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Remo vs Swapcard

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Remo

Events

Virtual event platform built around seated tables on a floor plan rather than a webinar stage

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Swapcard logo

Swapcard

Events

The smart event platform

From
$610/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Remo remo's key assets were acquired by Events.com in January 2025, and Events.com was simultaneously pursuing a public listing through a SPAC merger, so multi-year commitments depend on a roadmap set inside a company in the middle of a corporate transaction.; Swapcard pricing requires custom quote; starting price of $610 does not include per-attendee charges which can add significant costs
  • They diverge on capability: Remo covers Table floor plans, Swapcard covers AI matchmaking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Remo and Swapcard actually diverge.

Attributes where Remo and Swapcard differ
AttributeRemoSwapcard
Starting price$299/month$610/one-time
Pricing modelPer month by attendee capacityUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

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 Remo

  • Table floor plans
  • Custom floor design
  • Presentation mode
  • Ticketing
  • Sponsor placement
  • Recording
  • Networking and matchmaking
  • Always-open spaces

Only in Swapcard

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

What people use each for

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

Remo

  • A university careers service running a virtual fair where students must be able to move between employer tables rather than sit through a webinarnot Swapcard
  • A professional association holding chapter networking where the value to members is who they meet, not what is presentednot Swapcard
  • A trade show organiser giving exhibitors branded tables and measurable attendee dwell time in a way a webinar tool cannotnot Swapcard
  • A distributed company running an internal conference where the informal conversations between sessions are the pointnot Swapcard

Swapcard

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

Where each one falls short

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

Remo

  • Remo's key assets were acquired by Events.com in January 2025, and Events.com was simultaneously pursuing a public listing through a SPAC merger, so multi-year commitments depend on a roadmap set inside a company in the middle of a corporate transaction.
  • Pricing is banded by attendees per event rather than by total attendees, so an organisation running one large annual conference and many small ones pays for the peak all year unless it buys the separate one-time event product.
  • The browser-only, video-heavy floor model is demanding on bandwidth and hardware, and attendees on corporate networks, older laptops or restricted browsers get degraded experiences that the organiser gets blamed for.
  • Recordings are stored for only thirty days, so any organiser wanting an on-demand library from an event has to export and host the content somewhere else.
  • The spatial interface needs explaining, and events with older or less technical audiences routinely lose the first fifteen minutes to attendees who cannot find how to sit at a table, which is why organisers end up running rehearsal sessions the budget did not include.

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

Remo

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • From 200 attendees per event
    • From 20 organiser licences
    • Unlimited events and registrations
  • One-Time Event$699/month
    • From $699 as a single payment, not a subscription
    • From 100 attendees
    • Scales with event size
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • From 5,000 attendees
    • From 5 event managers
    • Always-open event spaces

Swapcard

$610/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Swapcard review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Remo if

  • You need table floor plans.
  • You also want custom floor design.
Remo 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 Remo or Swapcard better?
Neither clearly leads. Remo starts at $299/month and Swapcard at $610/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Remo or Swapcard?
Remo starts at $299/month and Swapcard at $610/one-time.
Does Remo or Swapcard run on more platforms?
Remo runs on Web. Swapcard runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Remo best used for?
Remo is most often used for a university careers service running a virtual fair where students must be able to move between employer tables rather than sit through a webinar, a professional association holding chapter networking where the value to members is who they meet, not what is presented, a trade show organiser giving exhibitors branded tables and measurable attendee dwell time in a way a webinar tool cannot, a distributed company running an internal conference where the informal conversations between sessions are the point. Of those, a university careers service running a virtual fair where students must be able to move between employer tables rather than sit through a webinar and a professional association holding chapter networking where the value to members is who they meet, not what is presented are not what Swapcard is typically brought in for.
What can Remo do that Swapcard cannot?
Remo covers Table floor plans, Custom floor design, Presentation mode, Ticketing. Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, Lead capture, Event mobile app, Exhibitor management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Remo: How much does Remo cost?

Starter is from $299 a month for 200 attendees per event with 20 organiser licences and unlimited events. A one-time event option starts at $699. Enterprise starts at 5,000 attendees and is quoted.

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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Remo: Who owns Remo?

Events.com acquired Remo's key assets in January 2025. The product continues to be sold under the Remo name at remo.co.

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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Remo: How many people fit at a table?

Each floor has nineteen tables, seating four, six or eight people depending on the plan. Floors can be stacked for larger events.

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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Remo: How long are recordings kept?

Thirty days. If you need an on-demand library after an event, plan to export and host it elsewhere.

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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