# Eventbrite vs Swapcard

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Eventbrite

| Attribute | Eventbrite | Swapcard |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 69.4 (55% (medium)) | 50.2 (54% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Eventbrite is an event management and ticketing platform that enables organizers to publish events, sell tickets, check in attendees, and manage on-site operations through web and mobile apps. It provides tools for marketing, attendee tracking, and payment processing. It is indexed under Event Marketing.","source":"https://www.eventbrite.com","question":"What is Eventbrite?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Eventbrite offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $15 per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/","question":"Is Eventbrite free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Eventbrite supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.eventbrite.com","question":"What platforms does Eventbrite support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Eventbrite, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.eventbrite.com","question":"Can Eventbrite be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Eventbrite, including Canva, Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Email marketing. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/","question":"What does Eventbrite integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Eventbrite. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Eventbrite not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.eventbrite.com/security/","question":"What security certifications does Eventbrite have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Eventbrite is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.eventbrite.com","question":"Where is Eventbrite available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"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 | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Eventbrite is an event management and ticketing platform that enables organizers to publish events, sell tickets, check in attendees, and manage on-site operations through web and mobile apps. It provides tools for marketing, attendee tracking, and payment processing. | 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 | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_ticket_commission","pci_dss_payment_gateway_compliance":true,"mobile_attendee_companion_app_networking":false,"paid_ticketing_and_registration_gateways":true,"physical_hybrid_event_onsite_kiosks_checkin":true,"on_site_check_in_and_qr_barcode_badge_printing":true,"attendee_networking_mobile_app_with_1on1_meetings":false,"complex_registration_branching_and_multi_ticket_logic":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 | 100 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Canva"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Apple Pay"},{"name":"Google Pay"},{"name":"Email marketing"}]` | `[{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Hubspot"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"iMIS"},{"name":"Zapier","native":false,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Unlimited free events","Visibility on Eventbrite marketplace","Custom registration forms","Mobile check-in","Email support","Help center access"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited free events with no fees","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Paid Events","summary":"3.7% + $1.79 per ticket + 2.9% payment processing per order","features":["Secure payment processing","Pre-event payouts","Embedded checkout","Multiple ticket types","Sell add-ons","Custom pages","AI event creation","Automated reminders","Waitlists","24/7 chat support"],"components":[{"of":"ticket","kind":"percentage","plus":{"amount":1.79,"currency":"USD"},"rate":3.7},{"of":"order","kind":"percentage","rate":2.9,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Per-ticket transaction fees for paid events","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Starting at $15/month","features":["Send up to 10,000 emails daily","Reduced marketing costs"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Email marketing add-on for event organizers","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Sales Partnership","features":["Strategic Advisor","Exclusive Eventbrite-sponsored marketing","Priority phone and 24/7 chat support"],"description":"Custom solutions for complex or high-volume events","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free for free events. Paid events: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket + 2.9% per order. Pro plan from $15/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.eventbrite.com/organizer/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T21:50:33.184Z","startingPrice":{"amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"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 | free | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":15,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":610,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| 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 | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.swapcard.com/platform/security |

## Capabilities (Event Marketing)

| Capability | Eventbrite | 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 ticket commission | Per registration volume |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T06:28:33.072Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*