Goldcast vs Swapcard (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Swapcard grades higher than Goldcast: 2.0 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Swapcard grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Which one is for you
Pick Goldcast if
- Fits if you are a B2B marketing team that wants webinars and clips from one vendor
- Works for companies that need SSO and shared team workspaces
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to see a price before talking to sales, since none is published
- Not for you if you want to try it free first, because only a demo is offered
- Too heavy for a solo host: it is aimed at enterprise marketing teams
- Watch out: plans are split into Events, Content Lab and Recording Studio, so you may pay for each
Pick Swapcard if
- Fits if you run a trade show or association conference with many exhibitors
- Makes sense if you want a branded event app
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price on the page, as none is published
- Not for you if you only need a simple webinar, since it is built for large events
- Pricey once you add apps, because mobile apps, white-label apps, lead capture and floor plans are add-ons
- Watch out: tiers are capped at 200, 1,000 or unlimited attendees a year
How we grade them
| 1.6GPAGoldcastWeak | 2.0GPASwapcardFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo prices are published, so this sits in the middle by default; the plans page sends buyers to a demo. | CNo price is published; Starter, Professional and Enterprise tiers ask for a quote. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial are on record, only a demo. | FNo free plan or trial is listed on the pages read. |
| Features | CWebinars, virtual events, clip and blog repurposing and a recording studio, but the plans are bundled by product and the listing records few limits. | BRegistration, check-in, matchmaking, exhibitors, sessions, streaming, a branded app and analytics. Several of these are add-ons. |
| Ease of use | CWeb only, with no rating on record, and a sales-led setup for a team. | CNo store rating on record. A large event means configuring a lot, so it needs setting up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with HubSpot and Marketo listed. | BWeb, iOS and Android, with data sync. No desktop app. |
| Best for | B2B marketing teams running webinars and events | large events with exhibitors, networking and a branded app |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Goldcast and Swapcard. How we grade
Where they differ
- Goldcast also covers video editing and reports.
- Swapcard also covers dashboards and ticketing.
In commonWebAI featuresWebinars
At a glance
| Goldcast | Swapcard | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Goldcast, Inc. | Swapcard |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Goldcast
- No prices are published; the plans page sends buyers to a demo.
- Built for enterprise marketing teams, with SSO and team workspaces highlighted.
- Plans are bundled by product: Events, Content Lab and Recording Studio.
Swapcard
- No prices are published. The pricing page shows Starter (200 attendees a year), Professional (1,000) and Enterprise (unlimited) tiers and asks for a quote.
- The vendor builds a price from an annual license fee, attendee and exhibitor volume, a registration and onsite services package and branding services.
- Mobile apps, white-label apps, lead capture, floor plans and extra attendees or exhibitors are priced as add-ons.
- It is event management software first, so it suits large events more than simple webinars.
Key features
Goldcast
- Webinars and events
- Hosts webinars, virtual events and field events with polls, Q&A and overlays.
- Content Lab
- Repurposes a video library into clips, multi-modal blogs and social posts with an AI-trained brand voice.
- Recording Studio
- Records local HD tracks for podcasts, webinars and interviews.
- Integrations
- Shares intent and engagement data with CRM and marketing automation platforms.
- Enterprise controls
- Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and permissions, and multi-language support are listed.
- Goldcast Agents
- AI workflows to create, optimize and amplify video are listed.
Swapcard
- Registration and check-in
- Registration and ticketing, onsite self check-in, badge printing and access control at sessions and checkpoints.
- Networking and matchmaking
- Attendee networking with AI recommendations of contacts, exhibitors and sessions, plus hosted buyer and smart meeting tools.
- Exhibitors and sponsors
- An exhibitor portal, lead scanning and qualification, sponsored ads and an exhibitor marketplace for monetizing the event.
- Sessions and streaming
- Agenda, speaker and abstract management, with live and pre-recorded streaming of sessions.
- Branded app and widgets
- A mobile event app on iOS and Android, with a white-label option, home page builder and website widgets.
- Analytics and data sync
- Registration and engagement analytics, data export and an API sync to connect other systems.
Plans
Goldcast
Pricing could not be confirmed. See goldcast.io.
Swapcard
Pricing could not be confirmed. See swapcard.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Goldcast or Swapcard?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Goldcast has no price we could confirm, and Swapcard has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Goldcast or Swapcard?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Goldcast nor Swapcard has a free plan.
Which platforms do Goldcast and Swapcard run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Swapcard lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.