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Swapcard vs Zoom Webinars

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Swapcard

Software

The smart event platform

From
$610/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zoom Webinars logo

Zoom Webinars

Software

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

From
On request
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; Zoom Webinars webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • They diverge on capability: Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Swapcard and Zoom Webinars actually diverge.

Attributes where Swapcard and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeSwapcardZoom Webinars
Starting price$610/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidCloud-based SaaS
Founded20132011

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
  • Zapier
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Ios support

Only in Zoom Webinars

  • Attendee registration
  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Recording
  • Google Workspace

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Swapcard

  • Event planningnot Zoom Webinars
  • Ticket salesnot Zoom Webinars
  • Attendee managementnot Zoom Webinars
  • Virtual eventsnot Zoom Webinars
  • Event marketingnot Zoom Webinars

Zoom Webinars

  • Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot Swapcard
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot 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

Zoom Webinars

  • Webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • All tiers support up to 100,000 attendees but 30-hour event limit applies across all packages

Pricing, plan by plan

Swapcard

$610/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Swapcard review.

Zoom Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars review.

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 Zoom Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want hd video.
Zoom Webinars review

Questions people ask

Is Swapcard or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. Swapcard starts at $610/one-time and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Swapcard or Zoom Webinars?
Swapcard starts at $610/one-time and Zoom Webinars at On request.
Does Swapcard or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
Swapcard runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
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 Zoom Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can Swapcard do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
Swapcard covers AI matchmaking, Lead capture, Event mobile app, Exhibitor management. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo.

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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