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Eventbrite vs Swapcard
Both are professional tools for the events sector. Eventbrite has a publicly listed monthly price; Swapcard has a stronger GDPR profile and a provider in the EU.
EventbriteEventbrite Inc. (US; owned by Bending Spoons)GDPR: LimitedFree for free events · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 3 points with a clear margin
SwapcardSwapcard SAS (Paris, FR)GDPR: Goodfrom $610/year per user (enterprise on request) · free trial
Stronger on 2 by 3 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Swapcard has the stronger GDPR profile: good, versus limited for Eventbrite.
- Eventbrite lists a published monthly price ($15); with Swapcard the price starts at $610 per year per user (enterpris….
- Swapcard is based in the EU, Eventbrite outside the EU.
| Criterion | Eventbrite | Swapcard |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Good |
| Price | Free for free events | from $610/year per user (enterprise on request) |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | Outside EU | EU |
| Tasks | AI for marketing and social media | – |
Choose Eventbrite if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- you're looking for: ticketing and registration for events
- you're looking for: reserved seating and timed entry
Choose Swapcard if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- you want a provider in the EU
- you're looking for: Sherlock: AI agent for participants
Features of Eventbrite
- Ticketing and registration for events
- Reserved seating and timed entry
- Eventbrite Ads for promotion
- Email marketing and promo codes
- AI copy for ads, emails and events
- Organiser Check-in App with QR scanning
- Tap to Pay and Instant Payouts
- Audience reports and tracking pixels
Swapcard features
- Sherlock: AI agent for participants
- AI recommendations for contacts and sessions
- Networking and matchmaking
- Registration, ticketing and payments
- Self check-in and badge printing
- Exhibitor and sponsor tools, lead scanning
- Branded event app and white label
- Analytics, data export and API sync
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Eventbrite or Swapcard?
- Eventbrite has a public monthly price; Swapcard has a stronger GDPR profile and an EU-based provider. What weighs more for you determines the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Eventbrite or Swapcard?
- Eventbrite: free for free events; paid: 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket + 2.9% payment processing; Pro from $15 per month. Swapcard: from $610 per year per user (enterprise on request).
- Which is safer for your data: Eventbrite or Swapcard?
- Swapcard has the stronger GDPR profile (good versus limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for the events sector.
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