An alternative to b2match and Brella for events under 200 people
This page is for organizers of networking and matchmaking events under 200 people who are looking at b2match or Brella and want to see a smaller option.
Last checked 28 October 2026. Competitor details can change; check their site.
| Topic | Mingleround | b2match | Brella |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pairing and rounds | Timed one-to-one rounds, group rounds and mingling, run from a phone, a tablet or a laptop. Lock, swap or pair by hand live. | Meeting management and matchmaking, with booking rules, breaks between slots and reserved tables listed as add-ons. | Matchmaking with editable interests, automated table assignment and 1-to-1 video meetings. |
| Private answers | Nobody sees an answer until the organizer releases the results, not even the organizer. Then mutual matches are shown. | Not stated on their site. | Not stated on their site. |
| Check-in | A tap or a QR code. | Check-ins and badge printing are listed as add-ons. | Not stated for organizers on their pricing page. |
| Capacity and waitlist | Up to 2,500 registrations per event, places per category and an automatic waitlist. | Not stated on their site. | Not stated on their site. |
| Rehearsal | A test run with a practice crowd before the real event. | Not stated on their site. | Not stated on their site. |
| Languages | English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish and Italian in the product. | A multilingual option is listed. | Not stated on their site. |
| Business mode | Yes: LinkedIn and work email on the profile, a private note per meeting, a check on whether each meeting happened, CSV and Excel reports. | Who it is for: not stated on their site. | Who it is for: not stated on their site. |
| Pricing model | Per registration (Starter) or monthly plans. The first event is free. | No prices published; plans say to talk to them. | No prices published; the page says to contact sales. |
| Ticketing | None. Mingleround does not sell tickets or take payments between organizers and participants. | Ticketing and payments are listed as an add-on. | Registration and ticketing are listed. |
Where the other tool is the better fit
b2match and Brella both list tools beyond timed rounds, such as meeting booking rules, ticketing and integrations, which fits an event that schedules meetings in advance or sells tickets in the same tool. Neither page states a price, so a larger event with a sales conversation in mind can start there.
Where Mingleround is the better fit
- Timed rounds you run live, with lock, swap and pair by hand.
- Answers stay hidden from everyone, the organizer included, until you release the results.
- A price on the website, and a first event that is free: one event, up to 50 registrations, with a card confirmed but not charged.
- A test run to rehearse before the real event.
- Business mode: a check on whether each meeting happened, a private note per meeting, CSV and Excel reports.
Pricing side by side
b2match does not publish prices on its pricing page; its plans say to talk to the team (checked 28 October 2026).
Brella does not publish prices on its pricing page; it points to contact sales (checked 28 October 2026).
Mingleround Starter costs €1.50 per registration with no monthly fee, excluding VAT. Pro and Business are monthly plans, listed on the pricing page.
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Pages we read on 28 October 2026
- https://www.b2match.com/pricing
- https://www.brella.io/pricing