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Priava vs Universe

Priava logo

Priava

Events

Venue and event management software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Universe logo

Universe

Events

Ticketing and event management made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Universe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Priava priava now operates under the Momentus brand (gomomentus.com, which retains a Priava Login link). Pricing is quote based and packaged by tier; the vendor states "Momentus pricing is quote-based and packaged by tier... Your quote is based on venue count, annual event volume, workflow scope, integrations, and onboarding needs."; Universe limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • They diverge on capability: Priava covers Venue booking, Universe covers Ticketing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Priava and Universe actually diverge.

Attributes where Priava and Universe differ
AttributePriavaUniverse
Starting price$250/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded20032011

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Priava

  • Venue booking
  • Resource management
  • CRM
  • Invoicing
  • Reporting
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Salesforce

Only in Universe

  • Ticketing
  • Event pages
  • Guest lists
  • Check-in app
  • Analytics
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Priava

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Universe

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Priava

  • Priava now operates under the Momentus brand (gomomentus.com, which retains a Priava Login link). Pricing is quote based and packaged by tier; the vendor states "Momentus pricing is quote-based and packaged by tier... Your quote is based on venue count, annual event volume, workflow scope, integrations, and onboarding needs."

Universe

  • Limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • User interface becomes unintuitive for advanced features and complex event types
  • No ability to transfer attendees between time slots; requires full refund and repurchase
  • Difficult walk-up/credit card sales processing at physical events
  • Slow customer support for refunds and technical issues

Pricing, plan by plan

Priava

$250/month
  • Essential$250/month
    • Bookings
    • Calendar
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$450/month
    • CRM
    • Invoicing
    • Resource management
  • Enterprise$750/month
    • Multi-venue
    • API access
    • Custom development

Universe

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • Free event creation and ticketing
  • Starter$0.79/per ticket
    • 2% + $0.79 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Basic event management
  • Standard$1.99/per ticket
    • 2.5% + $1.99 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Advanced features
  • Pro$undefined/custom
    • Dynamic pricing
    • RFID access control
    • Ticketmaster distribution

Which should you pick?

Choose Priava if

  • You need venue booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want resource management.
Priava review

Choose Universe if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want event pages.
Universe review

Questions people ask

Is Priava or Universe better?
Neither clearly leads. Priava starts at $250/month and Universe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Priava or Universe?
Universe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $250/month for Priava and Free for Universe.
Does Priava or Universe run on more platforms?
Priava runs on Web, Ios, Android. Universe runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Universe for free?
Yes. Universe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Priava starts at $250/month.
What is Priava best used for?
Priava is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Priava do that Universe cannot?
Priava covers Venue booking, Resource management, CRM, Invoicing. Universe covers Ticketing, Event pages, Guest lists, Check-in app. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Priava: What happened to Priava?

Priava has been acquired and rebranded as Momentus, a comprehensive event and venue management platform.

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Universe: What platforms does Universe support?

Universe is available on web, iOS, and Android, with support across 25 countries and 9 languages. Organizers can accept online, mobile, onsite, kiosk, and print-at-home tickets.

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Priava: Is there a legacy Priava login?

Yes, a Priava login is still referenced in Momentus resources, suggesting legacy users can access their accounts through the prior interface.

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Universe: Does Universe integrate with other tools?

Yes. Universe integrates with 5,000+ partner applications through Zapier, allowing automation of ticket sales data to CRM, invoicing, and other business tools without code.

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Priava: How many Momentus product tiers exist?

Momentus offers three main tiers: Enterprise (for corporate campuses, universities, convention centers), Elite (for stadiums, arenas, performing arts), and WeTrack (risk and incident management).

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Priava: How do I find Momentus pricing?

Pricing is not published on the landing page. Visitors must book a demo or use the ROI calculator to discuss costs with the sales team.

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