Print on the printers you have
Swapcard's onsite badge printing requires Zebra printers that support Link-OS. Eventdex prints badges on demand on Zebra, Epson and Brother printers, so you are not tied to one printer line.
Eventdex vs Swapcard
A Swapcard alternative that prints on the printers you have
Swapcard and Eventdex both run registration, AI matchmaking, exhibitor tools and a white-label app. The differences show up onsite - which printers you can use - and in how exhibitors get their booths.
4.7/5 from 39 reviews on each
The short answer
Choose Eventdex if
- You print badges onsite and want to use Zebra, Epson or Brother printers.
- Exhibitors should choose and book their booths on the platform's own floor plan.
- You want the team to set the event up with you, with responses within 6 hours.
Choose Swapcard if
- Streaming and on-demand content are central to your event - Swapcard supports RTMP streaming and simulive sessions.
- You already use Map Your Show, which Swapcard integrates with.
Side by side
Eventdex and Swapcard compared
What each platform offers, from Eventdex's own pages and Swapcard's public website.
| Area | Eventdex | Swapcard |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | EventdexQuoted per program: a one-time package or a monthly plan, based on attendee volume, number of events and the modules you choose Learn more about Eventdex pricing | SwapcardNot published; licence fees plus per-user rates for attendees and exhibitors, in Starter (200 attendees a year), Professional (1,000) and Enterprise plans Source: Swapcard pricing |
| Registration and ticketing | EventdexRegistration paths, session selection, ticketing and payments, with a zero-commission ticketing option Learn more about Eventdex registration and ticketing | SwapcardRegistration flows and dynamic ticketing Source: Swapcard registration |
| Check-in and badge printing | EventdexQR check-in and on-demand badge printing on Zebra, Epson and Brother printers Learn more about Eventdex check-in and badge printing | SwapcardSelf check-in and badge printing with Swapcard Go; requires Zebra printers that support Link-OS Source: Swapcard help: self check-in and badge printing |
| Business matchmaking | EventdexAI meeting recommendations and scheduling for 1:1, group and hosted buyer meetings Learn more about Eventdex business matchmaking | SwapcardAI matchmaking and Smart Meetings, including a hosted buyer and exhibitor marketplace Source: Swapcard hosted buyer announcement |
| Exhibitor lead retrieval | EventdexExhibitor lead retrieval app with lead scoring and CRM export Learn more about Eventdex exhibitor lead retrieval | SwapcardBadge scanning plus leads from chats, meetings and profile visits Source: Swapcard exhibitor tools |
| Event app | EventdexWhite-label mobile event app Learn more about Eventdex event app | SwapcardWhite-label app under your own domain and store listing Source: Swapcard event app |
| Exhibitor floor plans | EventdexInteractive floor plans where exhibitors choose and book their booth online Learn more about Eventdex exhibitor floor plans | SwapcardInteractive floor plan linked to exhibitor profiles; online booth booking not found on Swapcard's website Source: Swapcard interactive floor plan |
| Virtual and hybrid | EventdexVirtual and hybrid events on the same platform Learn more about Eventdex virtual and hybrid | SwapcardRTMP streaming, simulive and on-demand sessions Source: Swapcard hybrid events |
| Capterra rating | Eventdex4.7/5 from 39 Capterra reviews See reviews of Eventdex on Capterra | Swapcard4.3/5 from 6 reviews Source: Swapcard on Capterra |
Key differences
Where Eventdex differs from Swapcard
Booths booked on the floor plan
Swapcard's interactive floor plan links booths to exhibitor profiles; we did not find online booth booking on its website. On Eventdex, exhibitors choose a booth on the interactive floor plan and book it online.
Sources: Swapcard interactive floor plan
Rated higher for value for money
Capterra reviewers rate Swapcard 4.0 out of 5 for value for money, from 6 reviews. Eventdex is rated 4.8 from 39.
Sources: Swapcard on Capterra, Eventdex on Capterra
What customers say
Review scores
Overall and category scores from each product's Capterra page.
4.7/ 5From 39 reviews on Capterra, Software Advice and GetAppCustomer Support 4.8Value for Money 4.8Features 4.7Ease of Use 4.6
“It's easy to use and interfaces very well with our needs. The scheduling function is awesome. It allows our companies and partners to schedule their meetings with no assistance thus reducing time and resources. In addition, if there are any snags in scheduling, the Eventdex staff takes care of your needs immediately.”
University at Buffalo
Eversource Energy
Georgia Tech
Influence Communications
Switching
Moving from Swapcard to Eventdex
- 1
Tell us about your program
Book a demo and walk the team through your events, attendee numbers and the modules you need. You get a quote for that program.
- 2
We set it up with you
The Eventdex team does the full setup - registration, the app, badges and floor plans - and trains your staff on demand.
- 3
Run the event
Check attendees in, print badges onsite and capture leads, with responses from the team within 6 hours.
FAQ
Eventdex vs Swapcard: common questions
Is Eventdex a good alternative to Swapcard?
For in-person conferences and trade shows that print badges onsite and sell booths on a floor plan, yes. Swapcard's strengths include streaming and simulive sessions for virtual and hybrid programs.
Which badge printers does Eventdex work with?
Eventdex prints badges on demand on Zebra, Epson and Brother printers. Swapcard's onsite badge printing requires Zebra printers that support Link-OS.
Does Eventdex support hosted buyer meetings?
Yes. Eventdex schedules 1:1, group and hosted buyer meetings, with AI recommendations for who should meet.
How do I move from Swapcard to Eventdex?
Book a demo and share your program. The Eventdex team quotes it, sets up registration, matchmaking, the app, badges and floor plans with you, and trains your staff before the event.
Last checked October 6, 2026. Swapcard is a trademark of its owner; this page is Eventdex’s comparison and is not endorsed by Swapcard.
See why teams choose Eventdex over Swapcard
Start with a free interactive floor plan, or talk to an event specialist on +1 (866) 434-5088.