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Social Tables vs Swapcard

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Social Tables

Events

Event diagramming and planning software

From
$199/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: Social Tables now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence; Swapcard pricing requires custom quote; starting price of $610 does not include per-attendee charges which can add significant costs
  • They diverge on capability: Social Tables covers Floor plan design, Swapcard covers AI matchmaking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Social Tables and Swapcard actually diverge.

Attributes where Social Tables and Swapcard differ
AttributeSocial TablesSwapcard
Starting price$199/month$610/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20112013

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 Social Tables

  • Floor plan design
  • Seating charts
  • Guest management
  • 3D visualization
  • Collaboration
  • Cvent
  • Opera
  • Delphi

Only in Swapcard

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Social Tables

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Swapcard

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Social Tables

  • Now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
  • Premium plan pricing not transparent

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

Social Tables

$199/month
  • Planner$199/month
    • Floor plans
    • Seating charts
    • Guest management
  • Professional$399/month
    • 3D diagrams
    • Collaboration
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$799/month
    • Full platform
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Swapcard

$610/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Swapcard review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Social Tables if

  • You need floor plan design.
  • You also want seating charts.
Social Tables 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 Social Tables or Swapcard better?
Neither clearly leads. Social Tables starts at $199/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, Social Tables or Swapcard?
Social Tables starts at $199/month and Swapcard at $610/one-time.
Does Social Tables or Swapcard run on more platforms?
Social Tables runs on Web. Swapcard runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Social Tables best used for?
Social Tables is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Social Tables do that Swapcard cannot?
Social Tables covers Floor plan design, Seating charts, Guest management, 3D visualization. Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, Lead capture, Event mobile app, Exhibitor management. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Social Tables: What is Social Tables pricing in 2026?

Social Tables Pro plan is $199/month. Premium plans use quote-based pricing. Social Tables is now part of Cvent's Event Diagramming suite.

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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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Social Tables: What features does Social Tables provide?

Social Tables offers drag-and-drop floor plan design, photo-realistic 3D walkthroughs, interactive floor plans, guest list management, visual seating charts, and meal management for venues and event planners.

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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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