Swapcard vs HEPCon

Swapcard8.8Visit HEPCon6.6Visit

Higher score Swapcard #1 in Event Mobile App Software 8.8/10 From $610/yr ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Swapcard

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HEPCon #8 in Event Mobile App Software 6.6/10 Free plan · paid from €500 Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit HEPCon

• Swapcard fits best

  Full-featured event programs seeking value

• HEPCon fits best

  Academic conferences needing offline programmes

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Side by side

Feature	Swapcard 8.8/10 Visit ↗	HEPCon 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	6.6
Ranking	#1 in Event Mobile App Software	#8 in Event Mobile App Software
Best for	Full-featured event programs seeking value	Academic conferences needing offline programmes
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR
Integrations	30+ integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Swapcard 0/3 · HEPCon 3/3
Push notifications	Not published	✓ (best)
Interactive maps	Not published	✓ (best)
Sponsor features	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
App branding	Not published	Basic
Attendee capacity	Not published	Not published
Networking tools	Not published	Messaging
Our review
Pros	Covers registration, ticketing, check-in, apps, networking, and exhibitors Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual events across web, iOS, and Android Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, Zoom, Zapier, and other platforms	Offline-first agendas with schedules, reminders, and conflict detection Imports from Indico, EasyChair, ConfTool, spreadsheets, and more Maps, notifications, Q&A, chat, materials, and exhibitor profiles
Cons	No free plan is available Registration & Management Platform pricing is custom May exceed the needs of teams seeking only a simple event app	Registration and ticketing verification are outside its stated focus Live updates and notifications require a paid plan Advanced branding, analytics, and security options require Enterprise
Our verdict	Swapcard is an event management platform for trade shows, conferences, associations, and media events. It brings registration, ticketing, attendee web and mobile apps, networking, speaker and session management, exhibitor tools, lead… Read the review →	HEPCon is a managed mobile and web conference agenda platform for scientific, medical, engineering, and professional events. It is designed for organizers publishing complex programmes with sessions, abstracts, speakers, materials, maps,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Swapcard — where it wins

  • Covers registration, ticketing, check-in, apps, networking, and exhibitors
  • Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual events across web, iOS, and Android
  • Connects with Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, Zoom, Zapier, and other platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Registration & Management Platform pricing is custom
  • May exceed the needs of teams seeking only a simple event app

• HEPCon — where it wins

  • Offline-first agendas with schedules, reminders, and conflict detection
  • Imports from Indico, EasyChair, ConfTool, spreadsheets, and more
  • Maps, notifications, Q&A, chat, materials, and exhibitor profiles

  Where it doesn't

  • Registration and ticketing verification are outside its stated focus
  • Live updates and notifications require a paid plan
  • Advanced branding, analytics, and security options require Enterprise

• Swapcard8.8/10 · From $610/yr

  A broad event suite for teams managing registration, engagement, exhibitors, and onsite operations.

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• HEPCon6.6/10 · Free plan · paid from €500

  A focused conference app for searchable programmes, offline access, and attendee interaction.

  Visit HEPConFull verdict →