Bizzabo vs Swapcard

Bizzabo8.9Visit Swapcard8.5Visit

Higher score Bizzabo #4 in Conference Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Bizzabo

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Swapcard #7 in Conference Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Swapcard

• Bizzabo fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise event teams

• Swapcard fits best

  Teams prioritizing matchmaking and event engagement

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Side by side

Feature	Bizzabo 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Swapcard 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Conference Software	#7 in Conference Software
Best for	Mid-market and enterprise event teams	Teams prioritizing matchmaking and event engagement
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$499/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Community · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	2,500+ integrations	30+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bizzabo 0/5 · Swapcard 0/5
Registration pages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Live streaming	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Breakout sessions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Networking features	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Session recordings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Attendee limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Event formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers registration, ticketing, apps, streaming, networking, and analytics Supports in-person, virtual, hybrid, and webinar programs Connects event data with CRM and marketing systems	AI-powered matchmaking and networking across event experiences Registration, ticketing, QR check-in, access control, and badge printing Web, iOS, Android, APIs, and integrations with major event systems
Cons	Starts at $499 per user per month with annual billing Requires an annual subscription Premium add-ons and onsite services cost extra	No free plan is available for evaluating the platform Registration & Management Platform pricing is custom Event Engagement includes only basic in-app registration
Our verdict	Bizzabo is a cloud-based event management platform for mid-market and enterprise teams running in-person, virtual, hybrid, and webinar programs. Its Event Experience OS brings together configurable registration and ticketing, branded event… Read the review →	Swapcard is an event management platform for trade shows, conferences, associations, and media events. It brings registration, ticketing, attendee apps, networking, session and speaker management, exhibitor portals, lead capture, onsite… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Bizzabo — where it wins

  • Covers registration, ticketing, apps, streaming, networking, and analytics
  • Supports in-person, virtual, hybrid, and webinar programs
  • Connects event data with CRM and marketing systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $499 per user per month with annual billing
  • Requires an annual subscription
  • Premium add-ons and onsite services cost extra

• Swapcard — where it wins

  • AI-powered matchmaking and networking across event experiences
  • Registration, ticketing, QR check-in, access control, and badge printing
  • Web, iOS, Android, APIs, and integrations with major event systems

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available for evaluating the platform
  • Registration & Management Platform pricing is custom
  • Event Engagement includes only basic in-app registration

• Bizzabo8.9/10 · Paid

  A broad event operations suite for mid-market and enterprise teams with a high entry price.

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• Swapcard8.5/10 · Paid

  A broad conference platform with strong matchmaking, engagement, and exhibitor tools.

  Visit SwapcardFull verdict →