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Head-to-head · Hybrid Events Software

Swapcard vs RainFocus

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Swapcard #6 in Hybrid Events Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Swapcard
RainFocus #8 in Hybrid Events Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit RainFocus

Swapcard leads on 0 checks, RainFocus on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSwapcard · 8.5/10

Swapcard scores higher on our rubric for hybrid events software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Swapcard is the better fit for teams that value networking and exhibitor engagement. RainFocus is the better fit for enterprise teams with complex event programs.

  • Swapcard fits best

    Teams that value networking and exhibitor engagement

  • RainFocus fits best

    Enterprise teams with complex event programs

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Side by side

Feature Swapcard 8.5/10 Visit ↗ RainFocus 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #6 in Hybrid Events Software #8 in Hybrid Events Software
Best for Teams that value networking and exhibitor engagement Enterprise teams with complex event programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 30+ integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Swapcard 1/5 · RainFocus 1/5
In-person registration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Live streaming Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee interaction Not checked yet Not checked yet
Onsite check-in ✓ ✓
Branded mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Attendee limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • AI matchmaking, attendee networking, and mobile event app
  • Exhibitor portals, lead capture, and onsite QR check-in
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats
  • Covers registration, payments, check-in, badges, and session scanning
  • Combines attendee app, exhibitor tools, virtual booths, and lead reporting
  • Supports Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Eloqua, and 40 integrations
Cons
  • Registration & Management Platform pricing is custom
  • No free plan; Event Engagement starts at $610 annually
  • 30 integrations may limit ecosystem breadth for some teams
  • Contact-sales pricing requires a tailored quote before purchase.
  • Access is delivered through the web, with cloud deployment.
  • Enterprise-oriented breadth may exceed the needs of simple single events.
Our verdict

Swapcard is an event management platform for trade shows, conferences, associations, and media events. It supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid programs through registration, ticketing, attendee web and mobile apps, networking, session…

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RainFocus is a cloud event marketing and management platform for organizations running portfolios of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. It brings event websites, program management, configurable registration, ticket purchasing,…

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  1. SwapcardHybrid Events Software 8.5Paid
  2. RainFocusHybrid Events Software 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Swapcard — where it wins

    • AI matchmaking, attendee networking, and mobile event app
    • Exhibitor portals, lead capture, and onsite QR check-in
    • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats

    Where it doesn't

    • Registration & Management Platform pricing is custom
    • No free plan; Event Engagement starts at $610 annually
    • 30 integrations may limit ecosystem breadth for some teams

  • RainFocus — where it wins

    • Covers registration, payments, check-in, badges, and session scanning
    • Combines attendee app, exhibitor tools, virtual booths, and lead reporting
    • Supports Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Eloqua, and 40 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing requires a tailored quote before purchase.
    • Access is delivered through the web, with cloud deployment.
    • Enterprise-oriented breadth may exceed the needs of simple single events.
  • Swapcard8.5/10 · Paid

    A broad hybrid-events suite pairing networking and exhibitor tools with registration and onsite operations.

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  • RainFocus8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud platform for managing complex in-person, virtual, and hybrid event portfolios.

    Visit RainFocusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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