Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Swapcard

Replace Swapcard with a custom build. Revenue-first event management platform

1-2 Weeks
117 features11 integrations1-2 weeks

Estimated Timeline

Based on 117 features at 1-2 Weeks difficulty, expect about 1-2 weeks with AI-assisted development.

1
Planning & architecture
1-2 days
2
Core features (Phase 1)
3-4 days
3
Advanced features (Phase 2)
3-4 days
4
Testing & deployment
1-2 days

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Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 117 features

Engagement(13 features)

Attendee EngagementAI

AI-powered mobile and web app with +70% adoption rate

Chat to Exhibitor

Participants can send chat messages to exhibitors and members can reply

Emails & Notifications

Customizable emails and targeted mobile app notifications to attract attendees and maximize turnout

Group Discussions

Create multiple group discussions on event home page with control over which groups can view them

Live Discussions

Allow attendees to interact via public chats, direct messages, emoji reactions during sessions

+8 more in this category

Monetization(11 features)

365 Marketplace

Dedicated page where organizers, partners, or companies display products/services for year-round browsing and wishlisting

Ad Placements

Highlight brands, partners, or exhibitors in ad spaces targeted to specific participant groups on desktop and mobile

Advanced Banner AdsPremium

Advanced advertising placements for exhibitors and sponsors

Exhibitor MarketplacePremium

Automate exhibitor revenue growth with self-serve add-ons for lead generation

Marketplace

Dedicated page where sponsors or exhibitors display products and services for attendees to browse and wishlist

+6 more in this category

Registration(10 features)

Advanced & Enterprise RegistrationPremium

Expert-driven strategy and build of registration experiences tailored to all event sizes and complexities

Dynamic Ticketing and Pricing

Automate tiered pricing, member rates, promo codes, and time-based offers with rules that update in real time

Embedded Registration

Embed registration directly into website, landing pages, or emails while keeping pricing, availability, and data fully synced

Enterprise Registration

Enterprise registration with AMS and CRM integration

Fast Registration

Build event registration in minutes without coding or 3rd party integrations

+5 more in this category

Lead Management(9 features)

Exhibitor Lead CapturePremium

Tools for exhibitors to capture attendee leads

Exhibitor Lead CenterAI

AI matchmaking plus lead capture plus CRM sync

Exhibitor Lead QualifiersPremium

Tools for exhibitors to qualify captured leads

Lead Capture

Onsite lead capture enriched with digital signals by combining badge scanning with engagement data

Lead Generation

Give exhibitors several ways to generate leads and find prospective clients directly or proactively via connections and meetings

+4 more in this category

Onsite Operations(9 features)

Access Control

Track and control access to sessions at in-person events with built-in badge scanning app SwapAccess

AV Production ServicesPremium

Expert support for recording, streaming, captioning, video editing, and more

Badge PrintingPremium

Professional services team provides hardware for attendees to print badges by scanning QR code

Check-in

Smooth experience with contactless check-in kiosks and customizable check-in processes per audience group

Interactive Floor Maps

Help attendees quickly find sessions, meetings, and exhibitor booths

+4 more in this category

AI(7 features)

AI Smart Meeting GeneratorAIPremium

AI-powered generation of smart meetings

AI-Generated LeadsAIPremium

5x more qualified leads through AI-powered matching for trade shows

AI-Powered MatchmakingAI

Facilitate meaningful networking with similar matches and recommended connections plus explanations to break the ice

Exhibitor RecommendationsAI

Generate attendee recommendations to find exhibitors matching attendee profiles

Personalized RecommendationsAI

AI recommends exhibitors to meet, sessions to attend, and products to discover with explanations

+2 more in this category

Analytics(7 features)

Analytics & Dashboards

Unified reporting across all modules from registration to exhibitor leads

Analytics Dashboard

Access live data on session data, networking, and attendee engagement with control over sponsor/exhibitor data access

Engagement and Behavior Analytics

Track how attendees interact with content, sessions, exhibitors, meetings, and networking revealing real behavioral data

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Performance Reporting

Measure lead quality, interaction value, and ROI across exhibitors and sponsors with visible and defensible outcomes

Registration and Intent Data

Understand who's attending, why they registered, and what they're interested in before the event begins

+2 more in this category

Exhibitor Management(7 features)

Documents and Items

Ability to create and link documents and items to exhibitor profiles

Exhibitor Center

Dedicated portal for exhibitors to independently manage presence, leads, and reports to maximize ROI

Exhibitor Management Portal

Pre-event logistics automation for exhibitors

Member Roles

Organizers can define roles of each exhibitor member to give/restrict permissions

Sales Booth

Dedicated space for teams, partners, or sponsors to showcase products and directly chat with attendees

+2 more in this category

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