The Swapcard Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Swapcard in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Swapcard
The Insider’s Guide
Event platform for associations, trade shows and conferences
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among webinar and live streaming tools, read from Swapcard’s own pages.
Made by Swapcard · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Swapcard’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Swapcard’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 12 of the 34 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade
Swapcard is an event management platform covering registration, attendee networking and matchmaking, exhibitor tools, session streaming and a branded mobile app. It is aimed at associations, trade shows and conference organizers. Prices are quote-based and combine a license fee with attendee and exhibitor volumes.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Swapcard, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A large event means configuring a lot, so it needs setting up.
- 1
Best for large events with exhibitors, networking and a branded app
Prices are quoted from a licence fee plus attendee and exhibitor numbers, and mobile apps and lead capture are add-ons.
- 2
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 3
Registration and check-in
Registration and ticketing, onsite self check-in, badge printing and access control at sessions and checkpoints.
- 4
Networking and matchmaking
Attendee networking with AI recommendations of contacts, exhibitors and sessions, plus hosted buyer and smart meeting tools.
- 5
Exhibitors and sponsors
An exhibitor portal, lead scanning and qualification, sponsored ads and an exhibitor marketplace for monetizing the event.
- 6
A 2.0 GPA, above 12 of 34
That is against the other webinar and live streaming tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Swapcard you would be making live video to hundreds of people at once. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Swapcard at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Swapcard
- Category
- Webinars & Live Streaming
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for large events with exhibitors, networking and a branded app
Swapcard is event software for associations, trade shows and conferences, with registration, matchmaking, exhibitor tools, streaming and a branded app. Prices are quoted from a licence fee plus attendee and exhibitor numbers, and mobile apps and lead capture are add-ons.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published; Starter, Professional and Enterprise tiers ask for a quote. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial is listed on the pages read. |
| Features | B | Registration, check-in, matchmaking, exhibitors, sessions, streaming, a branded app and analytics. Several of these are add-ons. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. A large event means configuring a lot, so it needs setting up. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iOS and Android, with data sync. No desktop app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Swapcard is for
- Fits if you run a trade show or association conference with many exhibitors
- Makes sense if you want a branded event app
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Trade shows and associations that monetize exhibitors and sponsors
- Hosted buyer programs matching buyers and sellers
- Organizers who need SOC 2 and ISO 27001 documentation
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Swapcard's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price is published; Starter, Professional and Enterprise tiers ask for a quote.
We could not confirm Swapcard’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. swapcard.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Event platform for associations, trade shows and conferences. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, AI features, dashboards, ticketing, webinars.
Registration, check-in, matchmaking, exhibitors, sessions, streaming, a branded app and analytics.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Swapcard is made by Swapcard.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
12/34
Other webinar and live streaming tools it is graded above
Swapcard's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 12 of the 34 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on features (B, above 30 of 34) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 35 webinar and live streaming tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Swapcard’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 9 of 34
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 34
- BFeaturesAbove 30 of 34
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 34
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 10 of 34
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Swapcard you would be making live video to hundreds of people at once. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could not
- Live video to hundreds of people at once.
- Selling tickets and checking them at the door.
- Connections that pull numbers from dozens of other services.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- An API that other software can build on.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Swapcard’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Airmeet, Goldcast, BigMarker and Livestorm
The 4 tools Swapcard is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
Airmeet
Free trial · from $167/mo
Webinars and virtual events with networking features.
- Swapcard also covers dashboards.
- Airmeet also covers reports.
- 1.6GPA
Goldcast
Paid
B2B webinars and events with AI video repurposing.
- Only Swapcard lists iOS and Android apps.
- Swapcard also covers dashboards and ticketing.
- Goldcast also covers video editing and reports.
- 1.8GPA
BigMarker
Paid
Marketing webinars and virtual, hybrid and in-person events.
- Only Swapcard lists iOS and Android apps.
- Swapcard also covers dashboards.
- BigMarker also covers multistreaming.
- 1.8GPA
Livestorm
Free plan · from $1,200/yr
Browser-based webinars, live or on demand, priced per attendee.
- Livestorm has a free plan. Swapcard does not.
- Only Swapcard lists iOS and Android apps.
- Swapcard also covers dashboards and ticketing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Swapcard free?
No. Swapcard is a paid product.
What platforms does Swapcard work on?
Swapcard is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Swapcard have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Swapcard is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Swapcard have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Swapcard is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Swapcard open source?
Swapcard is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Swapcard have an API?
Yes. Swapcard offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes Swapcard?
Swapcard is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Swapcard?
The closest alternatives to Swapcard in our directory are Airmeet, Goldcast, BigMarker and Livestorm.
How does Swapcard compare with other webinar and live streaming tools?
Swapcard's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 12 of the 34 other webinar and live streaming tools we grade, and level with 2.
Could I make my own version of Swapcard?
To replace Swapcard you would be making live video to hundreds of people at once.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Swapcard’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Swapcard's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Swapcard. Prices change, so check swapcard.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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price changes on record
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Swapcard, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/swapcard
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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