Head-to-head · Event Management Software
Whova vs Swapcard
Whova leads on 0 checks, Swapcard on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWhova · 6.5/10
Whova scores higher on our rubric for event management software: 6.5 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #15.
Whova is the better fit for events prioritizing attendee networking. Swapcard is the better fit for budget-conscious full-featured event teams.
- Whova fits best
Events prioritizing attendee networking
- Swapcard fits best
Budget-conscious full-featured event teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Whova 6.5/10 Visit ↗ | Swapcard 6.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Ranking | #12 in Event Management Software | #15 in Event Management Software |
| Best for | Events prioritizing attendee networking | Budget-conscious full-featured event teams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Whova 6/6 · Swapcard 6/6 | ||
| Registration forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ticketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onsite check-in | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attendee app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attendee email | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exhibitor tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Event formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Whova is an event management platform for conferences, trade shows, association events, webinars, and other professional gatherings. It brings registration, ticketing, event websites, attendee engagement, onsite check-in, name badges,… Read the review → |
Swapcard is an event management and engagement platform for trade shows, conferences, associations, and media events. It brings together configurable registration, paid ticketing, onsite check-in, attendee apps, networking, exhibitor… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Whova — where it wins
- Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats
- Combines ticketing, check-in, networking, and exhibitor tools
- Includes attendee apps for iOS, Android, and web
Where it doesn't
- Organizer pricing requires a quote
- Stripe is the listed integration
- No organizer free plan is available
Swapcard — where it wins
- Registration, ticketing, check-in, apps, networking, and analytics in one platform
- Supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual events with streaming and webinars
- Integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, Teams, Zapier, and calendar tools
Where it doesn't
- No free plan and annual billing is required
- Registration & Management Platform pricing is custom
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler events
- Whova6.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad event platform built around registration, engagement, networking, and onsite operations.
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A broad event platform with a verified annual entry price and extensive event workflows.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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