Swapcard vs Whova

Swapcard8.8Visit Whova6.9Visit

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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Whova #6 in Event Mobile App Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Whova

• Swapcard fits best

  Full-featured event programs seeking value

• Whova fits best

  Events centered on attendee engagement

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Side by side

Feature	Swapcard 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Whova 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	6.9
Ranking	#1 in Event Mobile App Software	#6 in Event Mobile App Software
Best for	Full-featured event programs seeking value	Events centered on attendee engagement
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Swapcard 0/3 · Whova 0/3
Push notifications	Not published	Not published
Interactive maps	Not published	Not published
Sponsor features	Not published	Not published
Specs
App branding	Not published	Not published
Attendee capacity	Not published	Not published
Networking tools	Not published	Not published
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	Registration, ticketing, discounts, add-ons, and group tickets Mobile app includes agendas, messaging, polls, and networking Covers check-in, badges, exhibitors, communications, and analytics
Cons	No free plan is available Registration & Management Platform pricing is custom May exceed the needs of teams seeking only a simple event app	Organizer pricing requires a sales conversation No free plan is offered for event organizers Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of smaller events
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 →	Whova is an event management platform for conferences, trade shows, associations, corporate events, and other organized gatherings. It supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats, combining registration, ticketing, event websites,… 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

• Whova — where it wins

  • Registration, ticketing, discounts, add-ons, and group tickets
  • Mobile app includes agendas, messaging, polls, and networking
  • Covers check-in, badges, exhibitors, communications, and analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • Organizer pricing requires a sales conversation
  • No free plan is offered for event organizers
  • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of smaller events

• Swapcard8.8/10 · From $610/yr

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

  Visit SwapcardFull verdict →
• Whova6.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad event platform with strong attendee engagement and quote-based organizer pricing.

  Visit WhovaFull verdict →