OAK EVENTS vs Sharevent
OAK EVENTS and Sharevent are two Italian platforms for corporate event management, often evaluated together in corporate procurement processes. They take different approaches to the same need: this page helps understand which fits best for your use case.
In short: two approaches to the Italian market
Sharevent is a consolidated Italian platform, built on a traditional stack (WordPress + proprietary plugins for event management). It has a broad portfolio of managed events, a well-visible community in the market and a mature feature set: event management software, access control, polls, event app, chat and social, gamification, exhibition area, MICE.
OAK EVENTS is a new-generation headless platform, designed from scratch for the corporate enterprise segment. It stands out for: full white-labeling (client domain, branded app, no provider references), European data residency, dedicated account manager, native CRM integrations, consultative pre-event approach.
Comparison table
| Dimension | Sharevent | OAK EVENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Target market | Italy, B2B events of various sizes | Italy + Europe, corporate enterprise events |
| Technology stack | WordPress + proprietary plugins | Headless API + custom frontend, modern architecture |
| White-label | Available | Full: client domain, branded app, custom email sender |
| Data residency | Italy | Italy/EU (GDPR-first) |
| Mobile app | Shared multi-event app | Dedicated client white-label app |
| CRM integrations | Available | Native: HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, custom via API |
| Integrated streaming | Yes | Yes, with embedded player and unified analytics |
| Exhibitor lead retrieval | Module available | Native module with direct CRM export |
| Pre-event support | Technical support | Dedicated account manager + pre-event consultancy |
| Business model | Per-event packages | Annual or per-event license, transparent pricing |
When to choose Sharevent
- You have a single event and look for a vendor with consolidated experience in the Italian market
- The shared multi-event app is not a problem for your brand
- You don't have strict integration requirements with enterprise CRM systems
- Your budget favors per-event packages
When to choose OAK EVENTS
- Corporate enterprise events with full white-label requirements (dedicated domain, branded app)
- Continuous event program (multiple events/year) where annual license makes economic sense
- Need for native CRM integrations for lead-to-revenue attribution
- Multi-track events with session booking and rigorous cap management
- Need for dedicated account manager and pre-event consultancy
- Strict EU data residency compliance
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