Stova vs Swapcard

Stova8.7Visit Swapcard8.5Visit

Higher score Stova #5 in Conference Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Stova

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

• Stova fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise hybrid event programs

• Swapcard fits best

  Teams prioritizing matchmaking and event engagement

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Side by side

Feature	Stova 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Swapcard 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Conference Software	#7 in Conference Software
Best for	Mid-market and enterprise hybrid event programs	Teams prioritizing matchmaking and event engagement
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	30+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Stova 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, payments, check-in, badges, and scanning Supports virtual, hybrid, and in-person events with attendee mobile apps Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Stripe Connect, and APIs	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	Pricing requires a sales contact rather than published standard plans Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of simple single-format events Advanced onsite operations require planning across multiple event components	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	Organizations coordinating recurring conferences across physical and digital formats can use Stova to manage registration, ticketing, payments, communications, onsite operations, attendee apps, exhibitors, and analytics in one platform. It… 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

• Stova — where it wins

  • Covers registration, ticketing, payments, check-in, badges, and scanning
  • Supports virtual, hybrid, and in-person events with attendee mobile apps
  • Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Stripe Connect, and APIs

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales contact rather than published standard plans
  • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of simple single-format events
  • Advanced onsite operations require planning across multiple event components

• 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

• Stova8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event platform for mid-market and enterprise programs across every format.

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• Swapcard8.5/10 · Paid

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

  Visit SwapcardFull verdict →