# Attendize vs Swapcard

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Swapcard

| Attribute | Attendize | Swapcard |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 38.8 (32% (low)) | 50.2 (54% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 4,283 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A self-hosted ticketing and event management system built on Laravel that allows event organizers to sell tickets, manage attendees, and operate events independently without third-party ticketing services. It is indexed under Event Marketing.","source":"https://www.attendize.com","question":"What is Attendize?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Attendize is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.attendize.com","question":"Is Attendize free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Attendize. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.attendize.com","question":"What platforms does Attendize support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Attendize can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.attendize.com","question":"Can Attendize be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Attendize, including Stripe, PayPal, Coinbase and WordPress. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.attendize.com","question":"What does Attendize integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"An event management platform that integrates attendee registration, exhibitor operations, and monetization tools to help organizers manage large-scale conferences, trade shows, and association events. It is indexed under Event Marketing.","source":"https://www.swapcard.com/blog/event-platform-pricing-hidden-costs","question":"What is Swapcard?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Swapcard is a paid product; published pricing starts at $610 per year. It is sold across 2 plans (Event Engagement Platform and Registration & Management Platform). There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.swapcard.com/pricing-plans","question":"How much does Swapcard cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Swapcard. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.swapcard.com/blog/event-platform-pricing-hidden-costs","question":"What platforms does Swapcard support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Swapcard, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.swapcard.com/pricing-plans","question":"Can Swapcard be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Swapcard, including Salesforce, Hubspot, Stripe and iMIS. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.swapcard.com/blog/event-platform-pricing-hidden-costs","question":"What does Swapcard integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Swapcard. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Swapcard not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.swapcard.com/blog/event-platform-pricing-hidden-costs","question":"What security certifications does Swapcard have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A self-hosted ticketing and event management system built on Laravel that allows event organizers to sell tickets, manage attendees, and operate events independently without third-party ticketing services. | An event management platform that integrates attendee registration, exhibitor operations, and monetization tools to help organizers manage large-scale conferences, trade shows, and association events. |
| features.capabilities | `{"stripe_paypal_payment_gateway_sync":true,"paid_ticketing_and_registration_gateways":true,"physical_hybrid_event_onsite_kiosks_checkin":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_registration_volume","stripe_paypal_payment_gateway_sync":true,"call_for_speakers_agenda_management":true,"salesforce_hubspot_crm_registrant_sync":true,"mobile_attendee_companion_app_networking":true,"paid_ticketing_and_registration_gateways":true,"sponsor_and_exhibitor_lead_retrieval_apps":true,"physical_hybrid_event_onsite_kiosks_checkin":true,"virtual_multi_stage_and_breakout_streaming_hubs":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"Coinbase"},{"name":"WordPress"}]` | `[{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Hubspot"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"iMIS"},{"name":"Zapier","native":false,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | PHP | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.attendize.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:30:31.190Z"}` | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Event Engagement Platform","summary":"From $610/year (self-service starting price; final cost depends on attendee volume and upgrades)","features":["In-App Basic Registration","Event Web & Mobile App","Sherlock - AI Agent","Virtual Events & Webinars","Attendee Networking","Exhibitor Networking","Onsite Support","Hosted Buyer & Smart Meetings","Exhibitor Lead Center"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":610,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Customizable engagement platform with interactive schedule builder, mobile app, hosted buyer, floor plan, and webinar capabilities.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Registration & Management Platform","summary":"Custom pricing based on registrant volume and complexity","features":["Custom Registration Site","Built-in & Custom Reports","Attendees Advanced Registration","Exhibitor Registration","Exhibitor Management Portal","Speaker Portal","Call for Papers & Paid Sessions","Onsite Equipment & Support"],"commitment":"annual","description":"Registration, exhibitor management, onsite badging, and reporting capabilities.","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Monetize Exhibitors & Sponsors"},{"name":"Lead Capture"},{"name":"Advanced Registration & Ticketing"},{"name":"Brand & White Label"},{"name":"Onsite & Access Control"},{"name":"API Access"},{"name":"Premium Integrations"},{"name":"Badge Printing"},{"name":"Hosted Buyer"}],"summary":"From $610/year for Event Engagement Platform; custom pricing for Registration & Management Platform based on volume and complexity.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.swapcard.com/pricing-plans","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T16:13:58.883Z","startingPrice":{"amount":610,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":610,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 55 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.8.0","date":"2023-01-26T03:53:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.7.0","date":"2023-01-12T03:46:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.6.0","date":"2022-09-06T22:45:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.5.0","date":"2022-06-04T03:52:22Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.4.0","date":"2021-10-22T02:10:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.3.1","date":"2021-08-01T19:15:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.3.0","date":"2021-08-01T18:23:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.2.4","date":"2021-07-21T19:30:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.2.3","date":"2021-07-20T03:38:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.2.2","date":"2021-05-04T16:01:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.2.1","date":"2021-04-16T18:50:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.2.0","date":"2021-04-12T00:51:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.1.2","date":"2020-12-02T00:52:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.1.1","date":"2020-11-30T02:59:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.1.0","date":"2020-07-01T16:56:02Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.0.2","date":"2020-06-02T01:14:29Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.0.1","date":"2020-04-07T07:38:29Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v2.0.0","date":"2020-04-07T07:13:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v1.3.0","date":"2019-06-07T08:55:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Attendize/Attendize/releases/tag/v1.2.0","date":"2019-02-18T07:56:02Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.0"}]` | - |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001:2022","level":"2022","status":"active","auditor":"British Assessment","evidenceUrl":"https://www.british-assessment.co.uk/verify-certification/"},{"name":"PCI DSS v4.0","level":"v4.0","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.swapcard.com/platform/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fattendize%2Fattendize&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Event Marketing)

| Capability | Attendize | Swapcard |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Physical hybrid event onsite kiosks checkin | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual multi stage and breakout streaming hubs | - | ✓ |
| Paid ticketing and registration gateways | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile attendee companion app networking | - | ✓ |
| Sponsor and exhibitor lead retrieval apps | - | ✓ |
| Call for speakers agenda management | - | ✓ |
| Stripe paypal payment gateway sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Salesforce hubspot CRM registrant sync | - | ✓ |
| Marketo eloqua marketing automation sync | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | Per registration volume |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:31:56.217Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*