Exporb vs iCapture
Both tools capture trade show leads and push them to your CRM. The difference is what they capture. iCapture is a mature lead retrieval platform — strong on event badge scanning, customizable forms, and integrations. Exporb focuses on capturing the conversation itself with voice recording, AI transcription, selfie photos, and AI lead scoring layered over a business card scan.
The Key Differences
Three reasons teams choose Exporb when iCapture is not the right fit
Voice Recording vs Forms
Exporb records the booth conversation and transcribes it with AI, so every detail lives with the lead. iCapture relies on customizable forms and survey-style qualifiers filled in by booth staff.
AI Scoring vs Rule-Based Scoring
Exporb scores each lead using AI analysis of the captured conversation. iCapture offers rule-based scoring and routing built from the qualifier fields you configure.
Selfies + Voice + Card vs Badge + Form
Exporb captures multi-modal context — voice notes, selfies with contacts, business cards. iCapture's strength is deep integration with event badge systems and form-based qualification.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
A detailed look at how Exporb and iCapture compare across key capabilities
| Feature | Exporb | iCapture |
|---|---|---|
| Business Card CaptureBoth capture leads from cards | ||
| Voice Recording on the SpotiCapture's public materials and reviews describe badge scan + custom forms + business card photo; no audio recording feature is documented | ||
| AI Voice TranscriptionNo transcription feature documented; without voice capture there is nothing to transcribe | ||
| AI Lead ScoringiCapture supports rule-based scoring; Exporb publishes a documented 0-100 score with Hot/Warm/Fresh thresholds tied to conversation signals | ||
| Selfie / Photo with ContactiCapture supports business card photo capture; an attendee selfie field is not documented in iCapture's help center | ||
| Event Badge ScanningiCapture is well-known for event badge-system integrations; Exporb does not integrate with organizer badge systems | ||
| Offline ModeBoth support offline capture | ||
| Team SyncShare leads across team members | ||
| CRM Export (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)Both integrate with common CRMs | ||
| Pricing ModeliCapture is now Cvent | iCapture; pricing is not published publicly. Contact Cvent for a quote. | Free tier + public monthly tiers | Sales-led (now part of Cvent — no public pricing on the iCapture/Cvent page) |
| Works Without Event Organizer SetupiCapture excels with badge-system integrations at participating events; Exporb works at any event without organizer-side setup | ||
| AI Conversation Analysis (signal extraction, sentiment)iCapture's public docs describe lead routing, lead scoring, and analytics — not conversation-level signal extraction or sentiment analysis | ||
| Booth-Staff Custom Follow-Up EmailsPer Cvent's release board: "Booth representatives can now craft custom follow-up emails after a capture in the iCapture Mobile Powerscan App." Exporb auto-generates the summary; iCapture is manual booth-staff drafting. | ||
| Public free tier with no time limitExporb has a free tier; Cvent | iCapture is sales-led |
Where Exporb Wins
Real scenarios where Exporb's AI-first approach makes the difference
Events Without Badge Systems
Not every trade show has badge scanning infrastructure. At smaller conferences, networking events, and international expos, you need a tool that doesn't depend on event-provided technology. Exporb's business card OCR and voice capture work everywhere.
International Trade Shows
When you're meeting prospects who speak different languages and carry business cards in non-Latin scripts, you need multi-language AI. Exporb's OCR and transcription handle multiple languages — no per-event setup required.
Post-Event Follow-Up
Capturing a lead is only half the battle. Exporb's AI analyzes your conversation notes, scores each lead by buying intent, and helps you prioritize follow-ups. You get actionable intelligence, not just a list of names.
Where iCapture Might Fit
Being fair — iCapture does have a place for certain workflows
If your team exclusively attends large trade shows that provide badge scanning infrastructure, and your entire lead capture workflow is built around scanning attendee badges at your booth, iCapture's deep integration with event badge systems can be a reliable choice.
iCapture has established relationships with major event organizers and their badge scanning integration is mature. For teams that only need badge-to-CRM data transfer and don't require AI analysis, voice capture, or business card scanning, it may be sufficient.
However, most teams attend a mix of events — some with badge systems, some without. If that describes your situation, Exporb's flexibility and AI capabilities will serve you better across all your events.
Pricing Comparison
Predictable pricing vs per-event costs
Exporb
Flat subscription pricing
- Free tier available — start at $0
- Flat monthly plans, unlimited events
- All AI features included
- No per-event surcharges
- Scale your team without surprise costs
Cvent | iCapture
Sales-led pricing (no public tier)
- iCapture was acquired by Cvent; pricing now sits behind Cvent's sales process
- No public starting price on the current Cvent | iCapture page
- Badge scanning integration included on eligible plans
- No public free tier
- Contact Cvent for a current quote
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