Software · head to head
Swapcard vs EventPro
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Swapcard pricing requires custom quote; starting price of $610 does not include per-attendee charges which can add significant costs; EventPro the pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card
- They diverge on capability: Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, EventPro covers Event scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Swapcard and EventPro actually diverge.
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 Swapcard
- AI matchmaking
- Lead capture
- Event mobile app
- Exhibitor management
- Analytics
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Zapier
Only in EventPro
- Event scheduling
- Resource management
- Catering
- Financial tracking
- CRM
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Microsoft Office
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Swapcard
- Event planningnot EventPro
- Ticket salesnot EventPro
- Attendee managementnot EventPro
- Virtual eventsnot EventPro
- Event marketingnot EventPro
EventPro
- Managing venue and room bookings for event facilitiesnot Swapcard
- Coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for eventsnot Swapcard
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
EventPro
- The pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card
Pricing, plan by plan
Swapcard
$610/one-timeNo published plan breakdown. See the Swapcard review.
EventPro
$200/month- Standard$200/month
- Event scheduling
- Resource management
- Basic reporting
- Professional$400/month
- Catering management
- Financial tracking
- CRM
- Enterprise$700/month
- Multi-venue
- Custom reports
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose Swapcard if
- You need ai matchmaking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want lead capture.
Choose EventPro if
- You need event scheduling.
- You work on Web, Windows.
- You also want resource management.
Questions people ask
- Is Swapcard or EventPro better?
- Neither clearly leads. Swapcard starts at $610/one-time and EventPro at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Swapcard or EventPro?
- Swapcard starts at $610/one-time and EventPro at $200/month.
- Does Swapcard or EventPro run on more platforms?
- Swapcard runs on Web, Ios, Android. EventPro runs on Web, Windows.
- What is Swapcard best used for?
- Swapcard is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what EventPro is typically brought in for.
- What can Swapcard do that EventPro cannot?
- Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, Lead capture, Event mobile app, Exhibitor management. EventPro covers Event scheduling, Resource management, Catering, Financial tracking. Both handle 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.
SourceSwapcard: What event types does Swapcard support?
Swapcard supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events including conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, webinars, and networking events.
SourceSwapcard: 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.
SourceSwapcard: 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.
SourceSwapcard: 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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