Who's In vs Swapcard
Who's In Conference delivers registration, badge printing, QR check-in, AI matchmaking, speaker management, and sponsor portals from $49/mo flat. Swapcard targets large trade shows and expos at $5,000+/year with enterprise contracts and weeks of setup.
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Last updated: March 20, 2026
Who's In
From $49/mo • Flat Rate
- Unlimited conferences on monthly plan
- Apple & Google Wallet passes + QR check-in
- AI matchmaking from Starter plan
- LinkedIn verified badges + badge printing
- Speaker management, sponsor portals included
Swapcard
From $5,000+/year
- AI-powered networking & matchmaking
- Strong virtual and hybrid event tools
- Built for large trade shows and expos
- Exhibitor and lead capture features
- Enterprise pricing from $5,000+/year
- Complex setup requiring a dedicated team
- No Apple/Google Wallet passes
- No WhatsApp attendee communication
\$49/mo Flat Rate vs. \$5,000+ Enterprise Contracts
Swapcard is an enterprise conference and trade show platform known for AI-powered matchmaking and exhibitor lead capture. It excels at large-scale industry expos where networking ROI is the headline feature. Pricing is enterprise-only, typically starting at $5,000/year and climbing quickly based on attendee volume and modules — a dedicated onboarding team and weeks of lead time are expected.
Who's In Conference charges a flat monthly rate: $49/mo (Starter) or $149/mo (Pro). You get unlimited conferences, AI matchmaking, Apple & Google Wallet passes, real-time QR check-in with multi-admin support, LinkedIn verified badges, badge printing with LinkedIn auto-fill, speaker management, and sponsor portals — all without an enterprise contract or a team of specialists to launch.
💰 Swapcard enterprise deal: $5,000-15,000+/year. Who's In Conference Pro: $1,788/year. Get AI matchmaking, Wallet passes, and badge printing for a fraction of the cost.
Swapcard Limitations:
- • Enterprise pricing from $5,000+/year — no self-serve monthly plan
- • Complex setup requires a dedicated implementation team
- • Weeks of lead time before your first event goes live
- • No Apple Wallet or Google Wallet digital passes
- • No WhatsApp integration for attendee communication
- • No LinkedIn badge auto-fill for badge printing
Who's In Conference: Enterprise Power at Monthly Pricing
- $49/mo or $149/mo flat — unlimited conferences, no contracts
- Apple & Google Wallet passes with real-time QR check-in (multi-admin)
- AI matchmaking connects attendees by interests, goals, and sessions
- LinkedIn verified badges + badge printing with LinkedIn auto-fill
- Speaker management with bios, schedules, and session assignment
- Sponsor portals with self-service asset management on all plans
- WhatsApp attendee communication for reminders and updates
- Setup in 30 minutes — no implementation team required
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Who's In | Swapcard |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | $49-149/mo flat | $5,000+/year enterprise |
| Conferences per Year | Unlimited | Per contract / per event |
| AI Matchmaking | From $49/mo | Core feature (enterprise) |
| Apple & Google Wallet Passes | Included | No |
| QR Check-in (multi-admin) | Real-time, unlimited admins | Available |
| Badge Printing | LinkedIn auto-fill + QR codes | Basic badge support |
| LinkedIn Verified Badges | Included | No |
| Speaker Management | Bios, schedules, sessions | Advanced session builder |
| Sponsor & Exhibitor Portals | All plans | Advanced (core strength) |
| Lead Capture for Exhibitors | Basic | Advanced with analytics |
| Virtual / Hybrid Tools | Hybrid support | Full virtual platform |
| WhatsApp Reminders | Native integration | No |
| 10 Languages / i18n | Yes | Limited |
| PWA — No App Download | Yes | Requires app download |
| Setup Time | 30 minutes | Weeks with dedicated team |
| WebMCP / AI Agent API | Yes | No |
Which Platform Should You Choose?
Use Who's In When...
- Running multiple conferences per year at flat-rate pricing
- Need Apple & Google Wallet passes for attendees
- Want LinkedIn badge auto-fill and verified badges
- Need WhatsApp-based attendee communication
- Want quick setup without an implementation team
- Conferences of 50–5,000 attendees on a realistic budget
Use Swapcard When...
- Organising large-scale trade shows (10,000+ attendees)
- Need advanced exhibitor lead capture and analytics
- Running full virtual broadcast conferences
- Enterprise budget with dedicated event tech team
Who's In is Perfect For
Corporate Event Teams
Multiple conferences per year at flat monthly pricing with no enterprise contracts
Professional Associations
Annual summits with AI matchmaking, Wallet passes, and sponsor portals
Academic & Research Institutions
Symposiums and conferences on education budgets with LinkedIn badge integration
Community & Industry Groups
Trade events and workshops without five-figure enterprise pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the main difference between Who's In Conference and Swapcard?▼
Pricing and accessibility. Swapcard is an enterprise platform targeting large trade shows and expos at $5,000+/year with a dedicated onboarding team and weeks of setup. Who's In Conference charges $49-149/month flat with unlimited conferences, Apple & Google Wallet passes, LinkedIn verified badges, and AI matchmaking — all ready in 30 minutes without a contract.
Is Who's In Conference cheaper than Swapcard?▼
Significantly. Swapcard enterprise plans typically start at $5,000/year and can reach $15,000+ depending on attendee volume and modules. Who's In Conference Pro is $149/month ($1,788/year) with unlimited conferences. That's a saving of $3,000-13,000+ per year with no lock-in contract.
Does Swapcard have features Who's In Conference doesn't?▼
Yes — Swapcard excels at large-scale exhibitor lead capture, advanced analytics for trade shows, and full virtual event broadcasting. If you're running a major industry expo with thousands of exhibitor booths and need deep lead qualification workflows, Swapcard's enterprise feature set is purpose-built for that. Who's In Conference is the better fit for conferences, summits, and professional events where flat pricing and fast setup matter.
Does Who's In Conference support Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes?▼
Yes — Apple & Google Wallet passes are included in Who's In Conference. Attendees can add their conference pass directly to their phone's Wallet app for contactless QR check-in. Swapcard does not offer native Wallet passes.
How does AI matchmaking compare between the two platforms?▼
Both platforms offer AI-powered attendee matchmaking, which is a core strength of Swapcard for large trade shows. Who's In Conference includes AI matchmaking from the $49/mo Starter plan — no enterprise contract required. Swapcard's matchmaking is enterprise-only and bundled into high-cost annual packages.
Can Who's In Conference handle large conferences?▼
Yes. Who's In Conference handles events from 50 to 5,000+ attendees with real-time dashboards, session capacity management, multi-admin QR check-in, and speaker/sponsor management. For events over 5,000 attendees, contact us for dedicated support and custom pricing.
Does Who's In Conference support WhatsApp communication?▼
Yes — WhatsApp is natively integrated for attendee reminders, schedule updates, and last-minute changes. Swapcard has no WhatsApp integration, requiring separate tools for this communication channel.
Start free, scale when you're ready
RSVP link, automatic waitlists, reminders, QR check-in, calendar sync
WhatsApp sharing, CSV export, capacity limits, guest notes, cover images
Stripe payments, recurring events, memberships, surveys, analytics
Every feature works the moment you turn it on. No configuration required.
Every new account gets all features unlocked forever — no credit card needed, no trials, no upgrades.
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Get AI matchmaking, Apple & Google Wallet passes, LinkedIn badges, and unlimited conferences from $49/mo.
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