Nevis Security
Zurich CIAM vendor whose Nevis ID platform covers customer and partner identities, orchestration and passwordless login for regulated sectors
Quick Overview
| Company | Nevis Security AG |
|---|---|
| Category | Authentication Providers |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Switzerland (offices in Germany, the United Kingdom and Hungary) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Not stated; the vendor describes Nevis ID as a SaaS solution |
| Main Features | Identity management for customers and partners, identity orchestration, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, fraud detection, web and API access, passwordless and usernameless login, transaction confirmation, multi-tenant setups |
| Pricing | Not published on the pages read |
| Best For | Banks, insurers, healthcare and iGaming operators with strict login requirements |
| Replaces | Auth0, Okta Customer Identity |
Detailed Review
Nevis is not a sign-up-in-five-minutes service. Its two products target large regulated operators: the Nevis ID platform, which the vendor describes as a SaaS customer identity and access management solution, and the Nevis Authentication Cloud for multi-factor and passwordless login.
The legal entity is Nevis Security AG at Birmensdorferstrasse 94 in Zurich, with further offices listed in Germany, London and Budapest. The about page says its technology secures over 80 per cent of online banking transactions in Switzerland, which is the vendor's own claim.
Customers and partners in one data model
The identity management page describes a user data model matched to an authorization model, so segmented partner and agency setups or family accounts can be represented. Multi-tenant setups with separate administration per user group are also listed.
That suits an insurer that manages brokers and policyholders side by side, and it goes further than what a developer-first service like Clerk exposes.
Orchestration and fraud signals
Identity orchestration is described as automatic workflows across touchpoints, and a fraud detection and account security feature sits beside multi-factor authentication and single sign-on.
The Authentication Cloud adds passwordless, usernameless and transaction confirmation methods for the payment side of a banking app.
Sector focus
The industry pages list banking, insurance, healthcare, iGaming and government. All the material is aimed at procurement teams in those fields.
A startup shipping a first product will find no pricing table, no free tier and no self-serve sign-up on the pages read.
Limitations to Consider
No price, free tier or self-serve sign-up appeared on the pages read, so evaluation goes through sales. Data location and certifications are not stated on those pages. The platform is built for regulated enterprises and is more than a small product needs; Hanko or Authress are closer to a developer-first workflow.
Who Should Use Nevis Security
Banks, insurers and other regulated operators that want a Swiss CIAM vendor with partner and customer identities in one system.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Swiss vendor with offices in Germany, the UK and Hungary
- Customer and partner identities in one data model
- Passwordless, usernameless and transaction confirmation methods
- Multi-tenant administration per user group
- Fraud detection listed beside login
Cons
- No published pricing or free tier
- Enterprise sales process
- Data location not stated on the pages read
- Heavy for a small application
Alternatives to Nevis Security
Other European authentication providers worth comparing before you decide:
Hanko
Germany · Passkey-first login and user management from Kiel
cidaas
Germany · Customer and workforce IAM with list prices on the page
Authress
Switzerland · Login plus resource-level permissions behind one API
Curity
Sweden · Standards-heavy OAuth and OpenID Connect identity server
See all European authentication providers or compare them directly against Auth0 on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two products: the Nevis ID platform for customer and partner identity management, and the Nevis Authentication Cloud for multi-factor, passwordless and usernameless login.
Yes. Nevis Security AG is headquartered at Birmensdorferstrasse 94 in Zurich, with offices in Germany, London and Budapest.
No price or free tier appeared on the pages read, so quotes come from the vendor.