oneVcard vs. HiHello
oneVcard 91 /100 
HiHello 76 /100 oneVcard and HiHello both target companies that want to roll out digital business cards centrally across teams, and when it comes to pure enterprise functionality they are surprisingly close to each other. Both offer SSO via SAML, SCIM-based user provisioning, directory synchronization with Entra ID and Google Workspace, centralized email signature management as well as NFC cards, QR code, Apple and Google Wallet, lead capture and analytics.
The decisive difference lies not in the feature list but in the operating model: oneVcard (oneVcard GmbH) hosts and develops exclusively in Germany, in its own, ISO 27001 certified data center in Nuremberg, with no transfer to third countries, with a data processing agreement (DPA) under Art. 28 GDPR, an external data protection officer, daily backups, 2FA and regular penetration tests. HiHello (HiHello, Inc., Palo Alto), by contrast, runs its entire platform on Google Cloud in US-Central (Iowa), with no EU or Germany option at all.
Data transfers rely on standard contractual clauses and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework; HiHello is secured through a SOC 2 Type II certification, an ISO 27001 certification is not stated. For GDPR-sensitive German organizations this is the core of the decision.
To be fair to HiHello, though, it should also be said: when it comes to independent user reviews, the US provider is among the strongest in the entire test field.
Category by category
| Category | oneVcard | HiHello | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDPR & Data Security 25% | 94 | 60 | oneVcard |
| Enterprise Integration (SSO/SCIM/MDM/API) 20% | 88 | 76 | oneVcard |
| Team & Admin Management 17% | 92 | 90 | oneVcard |
| Feature Scope 15% | 92 | 92 | Tie |
| Support & Language 11% | 90 | 58 | oneVcard |
| User Reviews 12% | 90 | 90 | Tie |
Detailed feature comparison
Ratings and ranking follow our methodology. We deliberately do not list prices, as they change frequently and are not transparently and fully available for all providers – please ask the respective provider directly for current terms. As of the respective review, all information without guarantee.
| Criterion | oneVcard | HiHello |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 91 | 76 |
| Server location Germany | ✓ | – |
| EU hosting available | ✓ | – |
| German hosting company | ✓ | – |
| Developed in the DACH region | ✓ | – |
| DPA under Art. 28 GDPR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subprocessors only in the EU | ✓ | – |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | ? |
| SOC 2 | ? | ✓ |
| SSO (SAML) | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO (OIDC) | ✓ | ✓ |
| SCIM provisioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed App Config (MDM) | ? | ? |
| Public API | ✓ | ? |
| Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Number of integrations | 20 | 10 |
| Email signature management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outlook signature integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical NFC cards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple & Google Wallet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Central team/admin console | ✓ | ✓ |
| Granular roles & permissions | ✓ | ✓ |
| White-labeling | ✓ | – |
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom CSS | ✓ | – |
| Workflows / automation | ✓ | ? |
| Lead capture / scanner | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connect function (contacts) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paper card scanner | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| German-language support | ✓ | – |
| SLA guarantee | ✓ | ? |
| External avg. rating | 4.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
Verdict
In the overall assessment, oneVcard clearly comes out ahead with 91 out of 100 points versus HiHello (76), and the lead stems almost entirely from the data protection and operating model. Functionally, both providers play in the same league: SSO with SAML 2.0, SCIM-style provisioning, directory sync with Entra ID and Google Workspace, signature management and the usual sharing methods (NFC, QR, Apple/Google Wallet) are present in both. oneVcard adds to this over 20 integrations (including SAP, Personio, BambooHR, Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics 365), an open REST API in the Enterprise plan, white-label, German-language support and an SLA of 99.5%.
The deciding factor, however, is the location: oneVcard hosts and develops 100% in Germany in an ISO 27001 certified data center in Nuremberg, with no third-country transfer, and thereby also leads the pure GDPR category with 94 out of 100 points. HiHello runs everything in the USA (Google Cloud, Iowa), with no EU option, without a stated ISO 27001 certification, without German-language support and with USD-only billing.
Where HiHello really scores is independent user reviews: G2 4.6, Trustpilot 4.7 and Google Play 4.8 from around 14,000 reviews speak for a mature, popular application; here HiHello (like Blinq and Lemontaps) ranks ahead of oneVcard. Our recommendation: for German and EU companies with compliance requirements, oneVcard is the obvious choice.
HiHello remains a serious option for internationally, US-centric teams that do not need German hosting and value a proven, highly rated app.
Comparison FAQ
Where is the data hosted with oneVcard and HiHello?
That is the central difference. oneVcard hosts and develops exclusively in Germany, in its own, ISO 27001 certified data center in Nuremberg, with no transfer to third countries, with a data processing agreement (DPA) under Art. 28 GDPR, an external data protection officer, daily backups and regular penetration tests. HiHello runs its entire platform on Google Cloud in US-Central (Iowa, USA) and offers no EU or Germany option.
Data transfer relies on standard contractual clauses and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework; HiHello is secured through SOC 2 Type II, an ISO 27001 certification is not stated. For GDPR-sensitive German companies, oneVcard is therefore the more privacy-friendly choice.
Which provider is better suited for enterprise teams with SSO and automatic user management?
Functionally, there is little between the two: HiHello and oneVcard each offer SSO via SAML, SCIM-based provisioning and directory synchronization with Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace as well as centralized email signature management. oneVcard adds to this over 20 integrations (including SAP, Personio, BambooHR, Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics 365), an open REST API in the Enterprise plan, white-label and an SLA of 99.5%. HiHello scores with directory sync also for Okta and Workday.
For German enterprise environments with a Microsoft 365 setting and compliance requirements, oneVcard is usually the more fitting choice thanks to German hosting and German-language support.
Is HiHello worse than oneVcard, and where do HiHello's real strengths lie?
HiHello is a very solid provider, not a weak product. Its greatest strength is independent user reviews: G2 4.6/5, Trustpilot 4.7/5 and Google Play 4.8/5 from around 14,000 reviews; here HiHello (similar to Blinq and Lemontaps) ranks ahead of oneVcard.
Praised above all are the ease of use and the extensive feature scope already in the Business plan. HiHello loses in the overall comparison mainly because of its US-only hosting with no EU option, the missing stated ISO 27001 certification, the lack of German-language support and USD billing.
For internationally or US-centric teams with no requirement for German hosting, HiHello remains a good choice.
What do oneVcard and HiHello cost in comparison?
We deliberately do not list specific prices, as they change frequently and are not transparently and fully available for all providers. Both offer a free entry point: with oneVcard the Lite plan is free, Teams and Teams Enterprise are calculated individually (SLA of 99.5% in the Enterprise area), and billing is in euros with German-language support.
HiHello bills exclusively in US dollars, with a free Personal plan as well as paid Professional and Business plans and Enterprise on request. It is best to request the current terms directly from the respective provider.
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