Oniva

What Oniva does

Oniva Ltd is a Swiss-headquartered SaaS provider of event management software, operating from Dübendorf (Zürich) and serving primarily European B2B organizations, government entities, and event agencies. The company delivers a cloud-based, all-in-one platform that covers the full event lifecycle through integrated modules: event websites with custom branding, flexible registration logic, centralized guest management, automated email and SMS communication, integrated ticketing with multiple payment options (credit card, Apple Pay, Twint, PostFinance), QR-based digital check-in via mobile apps, live dashboards and reporting, and virtual/hybrid event integrations. The platform is hosted on Microsoft Azure in Switzerland or the EU, with web performance and security handled by Cloudflare and payment processing by Datatrans, and the company holds ISO 27001, SOC 2/ISAE 3402, GDPR, and Swiss FADP certifications.

Oniva monetizes through a tiered annual subscription model (Event, Basic, Advanced, Premium, Enterprise) supplemented by usage-based fees for registrations and email/SMS volume, a 5% processing fee on ticketing revenue, per-transaction refund fees, and hourly-rate professional services. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales for enterprise with demo CTAs, self-serve onboarding via a 10-day free trial, mobile apps distributed through the iOS App Store and Google Play, and an event agency partner program for indirect channel sales. The company markets via content, SEO, LinkedIn, GitHub, and email, and claims 1,000+ event creator customers with a 4.9/5 Google rating, including named logos such as Swisscom Broadcast, SBB, Siemens, ETH Zurich, the Swiss Confederation, and multiple Cantonal governments. An optional Anthropic-powered text generation feature is offered to customers as an opt-in AI capability, but AI is not positioned as a product differentiator.

Name

Oniva

Legal name

Oniva Ltd

Website

https://oniva.events

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oniva is a Swiss-based SaaS provider of cloud-based event management software for European B2B organizations, public-sector entities, and event agencies, offering integrated modules for websites, registration, guest management, ticketing, check-in, and reporting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

All-in-One Event Registration & Event Management Suites (THAHAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Event Program Technology (Registration, Apps, Badging) (THACAFAB), Virtual Event Registration, Ticketing & Access Control (Authentication, Paywalls, Badging) (THAHAOAI), Ticketing, Registration & Event Technology (Badging, Apps) (BPAFAGAL)

Keywords

• Event management software
• Event registration platform
• Attendee management system
• Event ticketing software
• Virtual event platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription Licenses: Annual subscription-based licensing model with multiple tiers (Event, Basic, Advanced, Premium, Enterprise) providing access to the cloud-based event management platform. Minimum term of 12 months with automatic 12-month extensions unless terminated with 1-month notice.
2. Usage-based Registrations: Customers pay based on the number of registrations (email addresses that completed a booking process) within their license period. A registration counts as a registration or cancellation, including cancelled bookings. Excess usage beyond contracted limits is charged according to published pricing.
3. Email & SMS Communications: Usage-based charging for emails and SMS messages sent from Oniva using the campaign function to email addresses or mobile phone numbers. Automated notifications like booking confirmations are excluded from this count.
4. Ticketing Processing Fee: Oniva collects ticket fees including shipping and service charges on behalf of customers. A processing fee of 5% of the ticket price is deducted from ticketing revenues paid out to customers within 30 days after events end.
5. Refund Processing Fee: Individual refunds processed on behalf of customers incur a fee of CHF 2.50 / EUR 2.40 per transaction. Full refund processes (more than 25% of total ticket revenues) due to cancelled events are charged at actual processing costs.
6. Professional Services: Hourly-rate services for support exceeding 30 minutes per event that can be answered using provided user manuals. Technical support beyond standard scope is charged at CHF 150 plus VAT per hour, billed in half-hour increments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oniva sells a cloud-based, all-in-one event management SaaS platform for organizations, delivered through tiered annual licenses (Event, Basic, Advanced, Premium, Enterprise). The platform provides integrated modules for branded event websites, customizable event registration, centralized guest/attendee management, email and SMS communication, integrated ticketing with multiple payment providers (Datatrans, Apple Pay, Twint, PostFinance), QR-based digital check-in via iOS/Android apps, virtual and hybrid event live-streaming, and real-time reporting dashboards, with 15+ native integrations to CRM/ERP/payment systems.

Product overview

Oniva is a unified cloud-based SaaS event management platform offering an integrated suite of modules covering the entire event lifecycle. The core product portfolio includes Event Websites (branded event page creation), Event Registration (customizable registration forms), Guest Management (centralized contact management), Event Communication (email/SMS automation), Event Ticketing (integrated payments), Event Check-In (QR-based digital check-in), Online Events & Live Streaming (virtual/hybrid support), and Event Reporting (analytics dashboards). These modules work together as an integrated platform with the Attendee Management Software serving as the umbrella product. Vertical-specific solutions target Conferences, Employee Events, Trainings & Courses, Marketing Events, Company Anniversaries, and Hybrid Events. An Event Management Service provides expert consulting, and a Check-In mobile app extends on-site functionality. The platform integrates with 15+ third-party tools including CRM, ERP, and payment systems (Datatrans, Apple Pay, Twint, PostFinance).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Websites Module that lets organizations create branded, mobile-optimized event websites with modular drag-and-drop editing and direct integration with registration and ticketing, requiring no programming skills.
• Event Registration Module for managing event registration with versatile logic supporting differentiated forms per target group (guests, partners, VIPs), accompanying persons, additional bookings, and RSVP with status management.
• Guest Management Centralized contact and guest management module providing clear guest lists, status tracking, groups, guest history, customized guest journeys, and GDPR-compliant data handling with anonymization controls.
• Event Communication Integrated email and SMS communication module with dynamic placeholders, scheduled invitations and reminders, and high deliverability supported by SPF-compliant mail servers; automated booking notifications are excluded from usage-based billing.
• Event Ticketing Integrated ticketing module offering flexible price differentiation by category or participation type, support for credit card, Apple Pay, Twint, and PostFinance payments, and automated personalized ticket delivery.
• Event Check-In Digital check-in capability combining QR code scanning, real-time guest status, on-site or advance badge printing, and direct integration with event reporting; delivered together with the Oniva Check-In mobile apps.
• Online Events and Live Streaming Module providing integrations for virtual and hybrid event formats that connect physical and virtual attendees on a single platform.
• Event Reporting Analytics and reporting module delivering live dashboards for RSVP and check-in status, analysis across individual events or the full event portfolio, and easy data export for further processing.
• Event Management Service Expert consulting and hands-on support service from Oniva's event specialists that guides organizations through event execution, charged at CHF 150 plus VAT per hour (billed in half-hour increments) for support exceeding 30 minutes per event.
• Attendee Management Software Comprehensive B2B attendee management product providing centralized attendee control, automated communication and check-in workflows, and actionable insights for future events.
• Oniva Check-In App Mobile check-in application for iOS and Android that lets event staff scan tickets and manage guest check-in at event venues, integrating with the Oniva platform's check-in and reporting modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Employees become digital event managers in just one day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Swisscom (Switzerland) LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationMail service provider for Oniva's email delivery infrastructure. Data processing exclusively in Switzerland. Partnership active until 31 July 2026. Swisscom provides secure mobile ID authentication services integrated into Oniva's access control system.
• Microsoft Schweiz GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationHosting provider and mail service provider. Azure cloud infrastructure used for data centers and services. Microsoft provides cloud hosting services with Azure security measures compliant with GDPR and Swiss data protection requirements.
• Cloudflare Germany GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWeb performance and security services provider. Cloudflare handles web performance optimization and security for Oniva's web infrastructure. Services include DDoS protection and CDN functionality.
• Datatrans AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment provider for processing credit card transactions. Integrated payment processing for event ticketing with support for various payment methods. No sub-processor status within GDPR/FADP meaning no access to personal data.
• HubSpot Germany GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupport portal integration for customer service and support ticketing. HubSpot's CRM platform used for managing customer support interactions and relationship management.
• Anthropic PBCsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOptional text generation AI service. Anthropic provides AI capabilities for text generation features within the Oniva platform. This is an optional feature available to customers who opt into AI-powered text assistance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bizzabo: Event Experience OS providing registration, websites, mobile apps, and analytics for mid-market and enterprise B2B events; competes head-to-head with Oniva in the horizontal event management suite category.
• RainFocus: Enterprise event marketing platform used by large tech and association clients for registration, content management, and analytics; competes for the same enterprise and association buyers as Oniva.
• Eventbrite: Publicly traded ticketing and event management platform serving both consumer and B2B events; overlaps directly with Oniva on ticketing, registration, and event creation.
• Whova: Event management platform widely used by conferences, associations, and corporate events with strong mobile app and attendee engagement features — direct overlap with Oniva's mobile check-in and registration capabilities.
• Aventri: Event management software for enterprise meetings, conferences, and trade shows with registration, mobile apps, and reporting; competes in the same horizontal enterprise segment.
• Hopin (RingCentral Events): Hybrid and virtual event platform offering registration, streaming, and networking; relevant to Oniva's hybrid events solution and online events module.
• Airmeet: Virtual and hybrid event platform with registration, networking, and analytics features; comparable to Oniva's online events and live streaming capabilities.
• Cvent: Largest dedicated B2B event management platform, offering registration, attendee management, onsite solutions, and virtual/hybrid events to enterprise and association customers — the most direct competitor to Oniva's all-in-one positioning.
• idloom: European event management platform offering registration, ticketing, badges, and check-in with strong GDPR focus; a close European peer with similar compliance and mid-market orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Zoho Backstage: Event management module within Zoho's broader business suite, offering registration, ticketing, and attendee engagement; competes as part of a much wider productivity ecosystem rather than as a focused event suite.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/onivaevents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oniva-ag

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Oniva