In-Person Conference Focus

The #1 vFairs Alternative for Tech Conferences

vFairs is built for virtual career fairs and charges $5,000-$50,000+ per event. SwarmTix charges $0.99 + 1.5% per ticket and focuses on in-person developer conferences.

No project managers needed. No procurement process.

Cost Comparison

For a 500 attendee conference at $150/ticket

vFairs

$10,000+

Per event (typical)

SwarmTix

$1,620

$0.99 + 1.5%/ticket

You Save

$8,380+

per event

500+ Tech Conferences
No Project Manager Needed
5-Minute Setup
Why Organizers Choose SwarmTix

6 Reasons to Choose SwarmTix Over vFairs

vFairs is built for virtual career fairs. SwarmTix is built for dev conferences.

$5,000-$50,000+ Per Event

vFairs enterprise pricing is overkill for most conferences. SwarmTix is simple pay-per-ticket pricing.

Virtual Career Fair DNA

vFairs started as a virtual job fair platform. SwarmTix is purpose-built for tech conferences from the ground up.

In-Person First

SwarmTix focuses on in-person conference needs first, with hybrid capabilities when needed. Not the other way around.

5-Minute Setup

No dedicated project managers, no weeks of onboarding. Start selling tickets in minutes.

Instant Payouts

Connect your Stripe or PayPal. Money goes directly to you - no waiting for net terms.

Transparent Pricing

No sales process, no custom quotes. $0.99 + 1.5% per ticket - see your costs instantly.

Feature Comparison

SwarmTix vs vFairs

Feature
SwarmTix
vFairs
Pricing
$0.99 + 1.5%
$5,000-$50,000+/event
Setup Time
5 minutes
Weeks (with PM)
In-Person Focus
Virtual-first
Multi-Track Agenda
Mobile Check-In
FAQ

Common Questions About Switching

How is SwarmTix different from vFairs?

vFairs is built for virtual career fairs and expos with 3D environments and virtual booths. SwarmTix is built for in-person tech conferences with multi-track agendas and speaker management.

How much cheaper is SwarmTix than vFairs?

vFairs charges $5,000-$50,000+ per event. SwarmTix is $0.99 + 1.5% per ticket. A 500-person conference at $100/ticket costs about $1,250 with SwarmTix vs $15,000+ with vFairs.

Does SwarmTix have virtual booths?

No. SwarmTix focuses on conference ticketing, not virtual expos. If you need 3D environments and virtual booths, vFairs is a better fit. If you need conference scheduling and speaker pages, SwarmTix is purpose-built for that.

Can SwarmTix handle hybrid events?

Yes. Native Zoom integration for live sessions, YouTube/Vimeo for recordings, separate ticket types for virtual and in-person attendees. Just not virtual 3D environments.

Do I need to talk to sales?

No. Sign up, create your event, and start selling tickets immediately. No demos, no assigned project managers, no enterprise contracts.

How do payouts work?

Connect your Stripe or PayPal. Money goes directly to you as tickets sell. No platform holding your funds until after the event.

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