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BigMarker vs Swoogo

BigMarker logo

BigMarker

Webinars

The webinar platform built for marketers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Swoogo logo

Swoogo

Webinars

Event management that flexes with you

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BigMarker no prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote; Swoogo higher pricing tier compared to some simpler event registration tools
  • They diverge on capability: BigMarker covers Live webinars, Swoogo covers Event registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BigMarker and Swoogo actually diverge.

Attributes where BigMarker and Swoogo differ
AttributeBigMarkerSwoogo
Starting priceOn request$500/month
Founded20102015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 BigMarker

  • Live webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Virtual summits
  • Engagement tools
  • Landing pages
  • Zapier
  • Mailchimp

Only in Swoogo

  • Event registration
  • Custom event websites
  • Attendee management
  • Email marketing
  • Event analytics
  • Slack
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

BigMarker

  • Live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and Q&Anot Swoogo
  • Virtual events and conferences with breakout roomsnot Swoogo
  • Evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenternot Swoogo
  • Ticketed webinars with payment collectionnot Swoogo
  • White-labelled webinar experiences on the top tiernot Swoogo

Swoogo

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

Where each one falls short

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

BigMarker

  • No prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
  • Host licences are capped by tier, at 1 on Basic, 4 on Enterprise and 6 on Enterprise+
  • Attendee ceilings gate the tiers, at 1,000 on Basic against 10,000 on Enterprise
  • SSO, multi-factor authentication, white-labelled domains and live captioning are Enterprise+ only
  • API access and breakout rooms require Enterprise

Swoogo

  • Higher pricing tier compared to some simpler event registration tools

Pricing, plan by plan

BigMarker

On request
  • Basic$undefined/mo
    • 1000 live attendees
    • 1 host license
    • 9 webcams
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • 10000 live attendees
    • 4 host licenses
    • 64 webcams
  • Enterprise+$undefined/mo
    • 500000 live attendees
    • 6 host licenses
    • 2 CRM integrations

Swoogo

$500/month
  • Starter$500/month
    • Event registration
    • Basic branding
    • Email communications
  • Growth$1200/month
    • Advanced branding
    • Integrations
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • SSO
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose BigMarker if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want on-demand content.
BigMarker review

Choose Swoogo if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want custom event websites.
Swoogo review

Questions people ask

Is BigMarker or Swoogo better?
Neither clearly leads. BigMarker starts at On request and Swoogo at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BigMarker or Swoogo?
BigMarker starts at On request and Swoogo at $500/month.
Does BigMarker or Swoogo run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is BigMarker best used for?
BigMarker is most often used for live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a, virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms, evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenter, ticketed webinars with payment collection. Of those, live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and q&a and virtual events and conferences with breakout rooms are not what Swoogo is typically brought in for.
What can BigMarker do that Swoogo cannot?
BigMarker covers Live webinars, On-demand content, Virtual summits, Engagement tools. Swoogo covers Event registration, Custom event websites, Attendee management, Email marketing. Both handle HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BigMarker: How many live attendees can the BigMarker Basic plan accommodate?

The Basic plan supports up to 1,000 live attendees with 1 host license and up to 9 simultaneous webcam shares.

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Swoogo: What event types does Swoogo support?

Swoogo supports everything from small field events to multi-track hybrid conferences. It handles roadshows, dinners, webinars, and digital events with customizable registration experiences.

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BigMarker: What is BigMarker's transaction fee for monetized events?

BigMarker charges a 5% transaction fee on all revenue from paid webinars, with the vendor retaining 95% of proceeds from ticket sales.

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Swoogo: Does Swoogo integrate with marketing automation platforms?

Yes, Swoogo integrates with Marketo and Salesforce, and supports thousands of apps through Zapier for automated workflows without coding.

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BigMarker: Does the Enterprise+ plan allow unlimited attendees?

The Enterprise+ plan supports up to 500,000 live attendees with 6 host licenses and includes white-labeled domains and multi-language support.

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Swoogo: Can Swoogo handle complex registration flows?

Yes, Swoogo excels with multiple attendee types, approval workflows, session selection, and different registration experiences for different audiences.

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Swoogo: Does Swoogo provide event analytics?

Yes, Swoogo provides event data insights and analytics to track registrations, attendee engagement, and real-time event metrics for better decision-making.

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