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Swapcard vs Priava

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Swapcard

Software

The smart event platform

From
$610/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Priava

Software

Venue and event management software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Priava priava now operates under the Momentus brand (gomomentus.com, which retains a Priava Login link). Pricing is quote based and packaged by tier; the vendor states "Momentus pricing is quote-based and packaged by tier... Your quote is based on venue count, annual event volume, workflow scope, integrations, and onboarding needs."
  • They diverge on capability: Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, Priava covers Venue booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Swapcard and Priava actually diverge.

Attributes where Swapcard and Priava differ
AttributeSwapcardPriava
Starting price$610/one-time$250/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Founded20132003

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Swapcard

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

Only in Priava

  • Venue booking
  • Resource management
  • CRM
  • Invoicing
  • Reporting
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Outlook

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.

Swapcard

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

Priava

  • 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.

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

Priava

  • Priava now operates under the Momentus brand (gomomentus.com, which retains a Priava Login link). Pricing is quote based and packaged by tier; the vendor states "Momentus pricing is quote-based and packaged by tier... Your quote is based on venue count, annual event volume, workflow scope, integrations, and onboarding needs."

Pricing, plan by plan

Swapcard

$610/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Swapcard review.

Priava

$250/month
  • Essential$250/month
    • Bookings
    • Calendar
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$450/month
    • CRM
    • Invoicing
    • Resource management
  • Enterprise$750/month
    • Multi-venue
    • API access
    • Custom development

Which should you pick?

Choose Swapcard if

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

Choose Priava if

  • You need venue booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want resource management.
Priava review

Questions people ask

Is Swapcard or Priava better?
Neither clearly leads. Swapcard starts at $610/one-time and Priava at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Swapcard or Priava?
Swapcard starts at $610/one-time and Priava at $250/month.
Does Swapcard or Priava run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Swapcard best used for?
Swapcard is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Swapcard do that Priava cannot?
Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, Lead capture, Event mobile app, Exhibitor management. Priava covers Venue booking, Resource management, CRM, Invoicing. Both handle Salesforce, 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.

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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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