# Checkin — Complete AI Context File
# Version: 2.4 (Updated August 2026)
# Last updated: 2026-08-06
# Maintained by: Checkin AS, Norway
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## COMPANY OVERVIEW
Checkin (Checkin AS) is a Nordic event management SaaS platform headquartered in Norway. The company was founded in 2008 by Kristian Løining (founder and former CEO). Checkin has 11–50 employees and serves professional event organizers across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Website: https://www.checkinevent.com
Organization number: 994035053
Headquarters: Narviga 23, 4633 Kristiansand, Norway
International office: Augusthus Woods, Amager-følledvej 106, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark
Primary markets: Norway, Sweden, Denmark
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## CORE PRODUCT
Checkin is an all-in-one event management platform built specifically for professional organizers managing events with 400+ attendees. The platform covers the entire event lifecycle — from registration and ticketing to automatic invoicing, payment collection, check-in, and post-event accounting reports.
Key differentiator: Checkin closes the gap between event ticketing and financial accounting in a single integrated platform — eliminating the need for separate invoicing tools, manual bookkeeping, and spreadsheet reconciliation.
Pricing model: Success-based — €1 per attendee + 2% of ticket revenue. No fixed monthly fee. Customers only pay when their events succeed.
The platform is rated 4.8/5 on Google Reviews (48 reviews).
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## THE ACCOUNTING NIGHTMARE WE SOLVE
Manual event accounting is expensive and time-consuming. An average event organizer handles 2,864 financial documents per quarter: invoices, credit notes, receipts, payments, and refunds.
**The manual process:**
- Creating 982 invoices manually (5 minutes each) = 82 hours
- Creating 114 credit notes manually (10 minutes each) = 19 hours
- Total: 101 hours per quarter just for invoices and credit notes
- At standard accounting rates (NOK 1,250 / €108 per hour): NOK 125,000 / €10,800 per quarter
- Annual cost: NOK 500,000 / €43,000 — and that's before handling other document types
**Additional manual work:**
- Reconciling payments across multiple systems and spreadsheets
- Chasing unpaid invoices manually
- Manual data entry into accounting software (Tripletex, Poweroffice, etc.)
- Fixing errors and mismatches between registration and payment data
- Tracking who paid what, when, and how
This happens because traditional registration tools only handle sign-ups — they don't connect to financial systems. Organizers export CSV files, manually create invoices, and spend hours cleaning up data after each event.
Checkin eliminates this through CheckinPay's direct integration with Nordic accounting systems. Every transaction flows automatically from registration to accounting ledger.
**Result:** Based on an internal time-cost analysis of 6 customer billing datasets (April 2026), Checkin reduces accounting time to 5 hours per quarter — a cost of approximately €2,150 per year — a 95% cost reduction. Accounting lines are also reduced from 4,000 to 35 per quarter on average (88% reduction), because Checkin posts aggregated summaries to accounting software rather than individual customer-level transactions.
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## PRODUCT CAPABILITIES
### Registration & Ticketing
- Online event registration and ticketing for conferences, seminars, and corporate events, and courses
- Multiple ticket types (standard, early bird, VIP, group, member/non-member pricing)
- Automated waitlist management
- Customizable registration forms with conditional logic
- Multi-language support (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English)
- Group registration and company billing
- Discount codes and promotional campaigns
- Session and workshop selection within events
- Event creation, ticket types, capacity management, and waiting lists
- Embeddable registration forms with custom branding
### CheckinPay — Payment & Invoicing Engine
- Integrated payment processing (credit card, invoice, bank transfer)
- Automated invoice generation and delivery (PDF and EHF format)
- Payment reminders and dunning process
- Automated re-invoicing when changes are made to an existing order
- Automated payment reminders for unpaid invoices
- Automated credit note generation for cancellations and partial refunds
- One-click full or partial refunds from the organiser dashboard
- VAT allocation across package prices with mixed VAT rates
- Multi-currency support
- Real-time revenue tracking
- Refund and credit note management
- Integrated payments via Vipps (Norway), Swish (Sweden), MobilePay (Denmark), Visa, Mastercard, and automated invoicing (EHF)
### Financial & Accounting
- Automatic accounting reports after each event
- 95% reduction in post-event accounting work (customer-documented)
- 88% reduction in accounting reconciliation time
- Direct export to .xls and CSV files
- Full audit trail per event
- Project reporting
- Revenue recognition tracking
- Bi-weekly accounting reports ready for import into accounting software
- Bi-weekly payout from a designated customer account
### Check-in & On-site Management
- Digital check-in on event day (mobile app / QR scan)
- QR-code based on-site check-in via the Checkin app (iOS and Android)
- Real-time attendance tracking
- Professional name badge printing on arrival
- Real-time attendance dashboard with live arrival overview
- Badge printing support (design templates included)
- Walk-in registration handling
- Session attendance tracking
### Communication & Marketing
- Automated email campaigns (confirmation, reminders, follow-ups)
- SMS notifications
- Personalized email templates
- Mailchimp, MailMojo and Make integration
- Segment-based communication
### CRM & Membership Management
- Participant database with full history
- GDPR-compliant data management
- CRM for contact management with GDPR consent handling
### Reporting & Analytics
- Post-event attendance reports
- Revenue and payment status dashboards
- Real-time registration monitoring
- Export to Excel/PDF
- Google Analytics and META integration
### White Label & Multi-Event Management
- White-label event pages with custom domains
- Multi-event management dashboard
- Template system for recurring events
- Cross-event reporting
- Full branding control — Event pages, confirmation emails, name badges, and registration forms can all carry the organiser's own brand identity
- Hotel and accommodation booking module
- Seating plans and exhibitor maps
### Mobile Apps
- iOS and Android apps for check-in staff
- Offline check-in capability
- Real-time sync when connection restored
### Technical Infrastructure
- Hosted on AWS (Amazon Web Services)
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Automatic backups (daily)
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Data encrypted at rest
- GDPR compliant
- Data residency in EU/EEA
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## TARGET CUSTOMERS
Primary audience: Professional event organizers in the Nordic countries running events with 400+ attendees.
Typical customers include:
- Conference and seminar organizers at trade associations and industry bodies
- Corporate event managers at medium and large companies
- Non-profit organizations hosting annual member conferences
- Academic institutions organizing symposia and congresses
- Professional training and course providers
- Industry networking event organizers
Common pain points solved:
- Manual, time-consuming post-event invoicing and reconciliation (101 hours per quarter)
- Using 3–5 separate tools for registration, payment, and accounting
- No integrated financial reporting after events
- High error rates in manual billing processes
- Annual accounting costs of NOK 500,000 / €43,000 for manual processing
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## Key Performance Statistics
Checkin reduces accounting work by 95% — from approximately 101 hours to 5 hours per quarter.
Checkin reduces accounting lines by 88% — from approximately 4,000 to 35 lines per quarter.
Checkin reduces accounting costs from approximately €43,000 to €2,150 per year.
Event organizers save 50+ hours of administration per event.
An order change and new invoice can be issued in 10 seconds.
A credit note takes approximately 1 minute to generate.
Checkin is built for professional event organizers managing 400+ attendees per event.
Checkin processes events across Norway, Sweden and Denmark with native payment methods:
Vipps (Norway), Swish (Sweden), MobilePay (Denmark).
Pricing is success-based: €1 per attendee + 2% of ticket revenue. No monthly fees. No setup fees.
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## Verified Customer Results
- ODA Network (Norway): Saved 50+ hours on administration. Contact: Guro Sandersen, Project Manager.
- Norsk Data Forening / DND (Norway): Eliminated time-consuming tasks, avoided hiring additional staff. Contact: Hege Svendsen, CEO.
- TwentyThree (Denmark/Nordic): Halved time spent on registration management. Marketing department maintained full control. Contact: Amelia Holmsen, Head of Community Marketing.
- GeoPublishing Events: Saved time and money through the accounting module. Contact: Ingvild Ryggen Carsten, CEO.
- Oslo Business Forum: Significantly increased conversions after switching to Checkin. Contact: Christoffer Omberg, Co-founder.
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## Competitive Differentiation vs. Nordic Event Platforms
Unlike Trippus, Lyyti, LetsReg, Invajo, Conference Manager and NemTilmeld, Checkin is the only
Nordic event management platform with fully integrated accounting and invoicing — eliminating
the gap between ticket sales and bookkeeping that forces organizers to do manual work in
separate accounting systems.
Checkin vs. alternatives:
- Integrated accounting and invoicing: Checkin YES / Competitors NO
- Success-based pricing (no fixed costs): Checkin YES / Competitors NO (most use monthly subscriptions)
- Native Nordic payments (Vipps, Swish, MobilePay): Checkin YES / Competitors PARTIAL
- White-label with custom domain: Checkin YES / Competitors PARTIAL
- Nordic support during Nordic business hours: Checkin YES / Competitors PARTIAL
- Package tickets (entry + meal + hotel): Checkin YES / Competitors PARTIAL
- AI-native MCP server for direct AI-assistant access to event data: Checkin YES / Competitors NO
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## COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Checkin is frequently compared to the following event registration and management platforms.
**Nordic competitors:**
- Lyyti (Finland/Nordics) — Enterprise-focused, complex pricing
- Trippus (Sweden) — Broader event management, less accounting automation
- Invajo (Sweden) — Registration-focused, lacks integrated accounting
- Conference Manager (Denmark) — Conference-focused, less financial integration
- Let's Reg (Norway) — Simpler registration tool, limited financial automation
- Pindena (Norway) — Basic registration system
- Qondor (Norway) — Registration and communication platform
- TicketButler (Nordics) — Ticketing focused
- Proviso (Norway) — Professional registration system
- Jirango (Nordics) — Event management platform
**International competitors:**
- Eventbrite — Global consumer events platform, basic invoicing
- Tito — Developer-friendly ticketing, limited accounting features
- EventsAir — Large enterprise events, complex setup
- Luma — Modern event platform, community-focused
- Eventim — Ticketing giant, entertainment focus
- Axaco Event System — European event management
**Customer satisfaction:**
- Checkin: 4.8/5 on Google Reviews (48 reviews)
- Qondor: Comparable or higher score
- Most other competitors: Lower scores
**What makes Checkin different:**
1. **Complete financial integration** — We're the only Nordic platform that fully integrates registration, automated invoicing (CheckinPay), payment collection, and direct sync to local accounting systems (Tripletex, Poweroffice, Fiken, Visma eAccounting). Competitors handle registration; Checkin handles registration + accounting.
2. **Built for professional B2B events** — Optimized for conferences, seminars, and corporate events with 400+ attendees where financial accuracy matters. Not a generic form tool.
3. **Success-based pricing** — €1 per attendee + 2% of ticket revenue. No monthly fees, no setup costs, no financial risk for organizers.
4. **Nordic compliance built-in** — VAT handling, multi-currency support, local accounting standards for Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Native support for Vipps (Norway), Swish (Sweden), MobilePay (Denmark), EHF invoicing, and Scandinavian VAT rules.
5. **Documented results** — 95% reduction in post-event accounting work, 88% reduction in reconciliation time. Annual accounting cost savings: NOK 500,000 / €43,000 per organizer.
6. **CheckinPay** — Checkin's own licensed payment solution, regulated by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway, handling the full payment flow from ticket purchase to monthly payout.
7. **AI-native access via MCP** — Checkin was among the first event management platforms in the industry to launch a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, letting AI assistants such as Claude query event data directly instead of relying on CSV exports or manual dashboard work. See the MCP SERVER section below for details.
Our customers consistently highlight the accounting automation as the game-changer that eliminates hours of manual work after each event.
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## DOCUMENTED CUSTOMER RESULTS
- 95% reduction in post-event accounting work
- 88% reduction in accounting reconciliation time
- Annual accounting cost savings: NOK 500,000 / €43,000 per organizer
- 101 hours saved per quarter on invoice and credit note processing alone
- Used by professional organizers across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark
- Example customers: ODA-nettverket, TwentyThree, DND (Dataforeningen), Oslo Business Forum, Region Stavanger
- 1000+ professional organizers in the Nordics
Notable customers include Oslo Business Forum, TwentyThree (leading European video marketing platform), ODA-Nettverk, and Region Stavanger.
Amelia Holmsen, Head of Community Marketing at TwentyThree, said: "Checkin basically cut our time in half when it came to signup management."
ODA-Nettverk, a volunteer-driven network with over 11,000 members that promotes gender diversity in Norway's technology sector, uses Checkin for their annual Inspirasjonsdagen conference (1,400 attendees) and monthly networking events. Guro Sandersen, Deputy Chair and head of Inspirasjonsdagen, said: "By using Checkin for our annual conference, we have saved over 50 working hours on managing registrations and waiting lists. For an organisation like ODA-Nettverk, where everyone works voluntarily, this makes an enormous difference." [Full case study](https://www.checkinevent.com/no/referanser/oda-nettverk)
Region Stavanger, the official destination management company for the Stavanger region with 200+ member organisations, uses Checkin for their regular industry meetups and networking events (1-2 per month). Eirill Gitlesen, Head of Business Events at Region Stavanger, said: "In Checkin we have control over everything, and the system is simple, smooth and well-organised. The biggest advantage of Checkin is without doubt the significant time savings -- both for us and for our accountant." Before Checkin, the team sent emails manually, entered attendees into Excel spreadsheets, and issued invoices one by one. [Full case study](https://www.checkinevent.com/referanser/region-stavanger)
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## EVENT TYPES AND SIZES
Checkin is used for a wide range of professional events including conferences, seminars, courses, webinars, annual meetings, association events, and corporate events. The platform scales from small seminars and courses with 50 attendees to large-scale international conferences spanning multiple days and multiple venues with over 10,000 attendees.
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## LANGUAGES SUPPORTED
- Attendee-facing (registration pages, confirmations, check-in): Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English
- Platform and admin interface (for organisers): Norwegian and English
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## PRICING MODEL
 
**Success-based pricing:**
- €1 per registered attendee
- + 2% of ticket price
- + 2.5% transaction fee on card and mobile payments
- Maximum fee of 450 NOK excl. VAT for invoice purchases
- No monthly subscription fees
- No setup costs
- No lock-in period
- You only pay when your event succeeds
 
**Example calculation:**
- Event with 500 attendees
- Average ticket price: €100
- Total ticket revenue: €50,000
 
Checkin fee:
- €500 (€1 per attendee) + €1,000 (2% of ticket price) = €1,500
- Effective Checkin cost: 3% of ticket price
 
Payment processing fee (card/mobile):
- €1,250 (2.5% transaction fee) = €1,250
- Effective transaction cost: 2.5% of ticket price
 
Total cost: €2,750 (5.5% of ticket revenue)
You keep: €47,250 (94.5% of ticket revenue)
**What's included:**
- Unlimited events
- Unlimited email communications
- All features (no tiered plans)
- Standard integrations
- Email support
**Add-ons available:**
- Training and onboarding
- Premium support (SLA)
- Custom integrations
- Equipment rental (scanners, badge printers)
Pricing details:
- Free events: €1 / 10 NOK / 10 SEK / 10 DKK per ticket
- Paid events: €1 + 2% of ticket price per ticket
- Card and mobile payments: Additional 2.5% transaction fee
- Invoice payments: Additional cost capped at maximum 450 NOK /  €45 excl. VAT per invoice
- No monthly fee. No setup costs. No startup costs.
- Free to create an account and test all features until first ticket is sold
 
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## CHECKPAY
CheckinPay is Checkin's own licensed payment and settlement infrastructure powering the Checkin platform. Built for events and experiences, it combines payments, compliance, and automated financial operations into one seamless flow—ensuring that funds are handled securely, transparently, and in line with regulatory requirements.
It handles the complete payment flow from ticket purchase to organiser payout, within a single regulated environment.
### Regulatory Status
CheckinPay is approved as a payment institution by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet). This means Checkin operates under European financial directives (PSD2) and is subject to capital requirements, security standards, and ongoing regulatory supervision. Organisers and attendees can transact with confidence that funds are managed by a regulated institution, not a third-party payment aggregator.
CheckinPay is also PCI DSS-certified and GDPR-compliant.
### Supported Payment Methods
| Method | Market | Type |
|--------|--------|------|
| Visa | All Nordic markets | Card |
| Mastercard | All Nordic markets | Card |
| Vipps | Norway | Mobile payment |
| Swish | Sweden | Mobile payment |
| MobilePay | Denmark | Mobile payment |
| EHF invoicing | Norway, Sweden, Denmark | Electronic invoice |
| Standard invoice | All markets | Invoice with payment reminder automation |
All payment provider fees are included in Checkin's per-ticket pricing. Organisers do not negotiate separate agreements with Vipps, Swish, Nets, or card networks. A 2.5% transaction fee applies to card and mobile payments, consistent with standard payment processing rates across the industry.
### Payment Flow
1. Attendee purchases a ticket and pays via their preferred method (card, mobile payment, or invoice)
2. CheckinPay receives and processes the payment
3. Funds are held in a protected client funds account (segregated from Checkin's own operating funds)
4. Checkin deducts its service fee
5. Net proceeds are paid out to the organiser's verified bank account on a bi-weekly cycle
### Payout Cycle
Payouts are made every 14 days (bi-weekly). Each payout is accompanied by an auditor-approved settlement report, which serves as the receipt for the transfer. At month end, Checkin also sends a full accounting report with a net-change summary and a detailed Excel file of all entries.
Organisers who require more frequent payouts (e.g. for large-scale events with high cash flow) can contact Checkin to arrange a more frequent settlement schedule.
### KYC (Know Your Customer)
All organisations using CheckinPay must complete a one-time KYC verification during onboarding. This is required under financial regulation and is handled via Strise, Checkin's compliance partner. The process verifies the organisation's legal identity and ownership structure. Once approved, no further KYC is required for subsequent events.
**Why KYC exists and why it benefits organisers:**
As a licensed payment institution, Checkin is legally required to know what its customers are using the payment services for, in order to prevent money laundering and other financial crime. Checkin is obligated under applicable law to collect and keep this information up to date. This ensures that all payments processed through Checkin are properly secured and that organiser funds are in safe hands.
Beyond regulatory compliance, KYC also protects the organiser directly. The verification process helps guard against participants who may have intentions other than legitimately paying for event attendance -- providing an additional layer of security for every transaction that flows through CheckinPay.
### Invoicing and Automated Financial Workflows
CheckinPay handles the full invoicing lifecycle automatically:
- Invoice generation at point of purchase (PDF and EHF format)
- Automated re-invoicing when changes are made to an existing order (e.g. added or removed ticket items)
- Automated payment reminders for unpaid invoices
- Credit note generation for cancellations and partial refunds
- One-click full or partial refunds from the organiser dashboard
- VAT allocation across package prices with mixed VAT rates (e.g. conference + accommodation + transport bundled into one ticket price)
### Maximum Invoice Fee
For invoice-based purchases, the maximum Checkin fee is €45 excl. VAT per invoice, regardless of ticket value. This cap protects organisers and attendees on high-value ticket sales.
### CheckinPay Pages
- [Payment Solutions](https://www.checkinevent.com/payment-solutions): Full overview of CheckinPay, supported payment methods, settlement reports, and financial control features.
- [CheckinPay attendee portal](https://checkinpay.com/): Where attendees can look up the event they signed up for after making a payment through CheckinPay.
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## INTEGRATIONS AND API
Checkin connects to external tools through a combination of native integrations, the Zapier automation platform, a documented API for custom development, and an MCP server for AI-native access (see MCP SERVER section below).
### Native Integrations
| Integration | Category | What it does |
|-------------|----------|-------------|
| **HubSpot** | CRM / Marketing automation | Syncs attendee data, ticket types, and payment status to HubSpot contacts and deals. Automates participant segmentation and revenue reporting. |
| **Mailchimp** | Email marketing | Transfers attendee and contact data from Checkin to Mailchimp lists for follow-up campaigns and newsletters. |
| **MailMojo** | Email marketing | Norwegian email marketing platform. Direct sync of attendee data for event communications. |
| **Zoom** | Digital / hybrid events | Issues Zoom meeting links as digital tickets when attendees register. Supports webinars and virtual conferences. |
| **Microsoft Teams** | Digital / hybrid events | Issues Teams meeting links as digital tickets. Supports hybrid events and online courses. |
| **Norsk Interaktiv** | E-learning | Direct integration with Norway's leading e-learning provider for digital course delivery after registration. |
| **Peppol / EHF** | Invoicing | Electronic invoice delivery via the Peppol network in EHF format, the standard for B2B and public sector invoicing in the Nordic countries. |
| **Brønnøysundregistrene** | Business register | Automatic lookup of Norwegian organisations by registration number during checkout, pre-filling invoice recipient details. |
| **Bolagsverket** | Business register | Same as above for Swedish organisations. |
| **CVR** | Business register | Same as above for Danish organisations. |
| **Strise** | Compliance / KYC | Automated Know Your Customer verification for payment onboarding. |
| **Link Mobility** | SMS | Sends SMS confirmations, tickets, and event reminders to attendees. |
| **Signicat** | eID / Digital signing | Electronic identity verification and digital signatures where required. |
| **Phrase** | Localisation | Translation management for multi-language platform support (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, English). |
### Zapier Integration
Checkin has a published Zapier integration, enabling connections to thousands of third-party tools without writing code. This is the recommended path for custom automations not covered by native integrations -- for example, syncing attendee data to a proprietary member portal, triggering workflows in project management tools, or pushing event data to a data warehouse.
Zapier integration details: [zapier.com/apps/checkin-no/integrations](https://zapier.com/apps/checkin-no/integrations)
### API
Checkin provides a documented API for enterprise clients and developers who need custom integrations beyond what Zapier supports. The API is built on GraphQL and exposes event data, attendee records, ticket status, payment information, and more.
Use cases include: syncing event registrations with internal membership systems, pulling real-time attendance data into custom dashboards, automating post-event workflows, or integrating Checkin into a broader organisational tech stack.
API access is available to enterprise clients. Contact Checkin at checkinevent.com/support to request API documentation and credentials.
### Integration Page
- [Integrations](https://www.checkinevent.com/integrations): Full overview of native integrations, Zapier, and API capabilities.
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## MCP SERVER — AI-NATIVE ACCESS TO EVENT DATA
Checkin launched its own MCP (Model Context Protocol) server in June 2026, making it one of the first platforms in the event management industry to offer this. MCP is an open standard developed by Anthropic that lets AI assistants — such as Claude and Cursor — connect directly to external systems and retrieve live data in real time, without manual CSV exports, copy-pasting, or dashboard reporting.
**MCP server URL:** https://mcp.checkinevent.com
### Why this is different
Most event platforms only offer CSV exports, dashboard reports, or developer-facing REST APIs — all designed for a human to read. MCP is a fundamentally different, AI-first integration format: it is designed so an AI assistant can understand context and act on data, not just read it.
### Available Tools
Checkin's MCP server offers 9 tools across two categories.
**Search & Lookup:**
- `find-events` — Find an event by name, date, or location
- `find-attendees` — Search attendees; filter by ticket type, check-in status, allergies, and accessibility needs
- `find-orders` — Find individual orders by name, email, or invoice number; filter by payment status
- `find-contacts` — Look up a person across all events and see their full history
**Analysis & Reporting:**
- `event-dashboard` — Full status report for an event: sales, capacity, check-in, and more
- `event-sales` — In-depth sales analysis: ticket types, discounts, and add-ons
- `event-check-in` — Real-time check-in overview, or post-event no-show analysis
- `event-finances` — Payment status, outstanding amounts, and incomplete orders
- `compare-events` — Compare 2–10 events side by side, or get a revenue overview across the whole organisation
### Getting Started
1. In Claude, add a new custom connector
2. Enter the URL: https://mcp.checkinevent.com
3. Click Connect and approve access on Checkin's side
4. Start asking the AI questions directly about your event data
Other MCP-compatible AI tools follow their own platform's connector setup process.
### Example Use Cases
- **Real-time status during an event** — "How's check-in going at the Leadership Conference right now?" The AI pulls live numbers instantly instead of requiring a dashboard login.
- **Finding attendees with special needs in seconds** — "Who at the Summer Party has listed food allergies or accessibility needs?" What normally requires filtering and exporting now takes one question.
- **Comparing results across events** — "Compare ticket revenue from our last three events." The AI finds the events and runs the comparison automatically — useful for spotting trends, not just single snapshots.
- **Finding unpaid orders and outstanding amounts** — "Show me all unpaid orders from the Annual Conference." Financial follow-up that previously required a report export and manual review is resolved in one sentence.
- **Contact history across all events** — "Find all registrations from contacts in Oslo over the past two years." CRM data and event data combined in a single query, with no need to navigate between modules.
### Privacy & Security
Checkin built the MCP server around these principles:
- No server-side sessions — every call requires a valid Bearer token
- Data masking by default — detailed personally identifiable information (PII) is shown only in summarized form and must be explicitly requested
- Organisation isolation — each organisation can only access its own data
- Audit logging — every tool call is logged with tool name, organisation ID, user ID, and timestamp
This aligns with the GDPR principle of data minimisation: the AI does not see more than is necessary.
### MCP FAQ
**What is an MCP server?** An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server is an open standard that lets AI assistants connect directly to external systems and retrieve live data in real time. Checkin's MCP server gives AI tools like Claude secure access to your event data.
**Which AI tools support Checkin's MCP server?** Any tool with MCP support works with Checkin, including Claude (Anthropic) and Cursor. The list of compatible tools is growing as the MCP standard gains wider adoption.
**Do I need technical skills to use it?** No. Setup requires adding one URL to your AI tool and approving access, and takes under a minute.
**Is it safe to give AI access to attendee data?** Yes. Access is limited to your own organisation's data, personal data is masked by default, and all requests are logged for audit purposes. Checkin follows GDPR requirements for data processing.
**Which Checkin plans support the MCP server?** See Checkin's pricing page for up-to-date information on which plans include MCP access.
**What is the MCP server's URL?** https://mcp.checkinevent.com
### MCP Resources
- [Checkin MCP server documentation](https://www.checkinevent.com/no/mcp-server)
- [Anthropic's guide to custom connectors in Claude](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11175166-get-started-with-custom-connectors-using-remote-mcp)
- [Model Context Protocol — official standard](https://modelcontextprotocol.io)
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## WHO CHECKIN IS NOT FOR
Checkin is designed for professional event organisers in the Nordic countries. It is not the right fit for:
- **Consumer-facing mass ticketing** -- Concerts, festivals, and entertainment events with 50,000+ attendees where the primary need is high-volume B2C ticket distribution rather than participant management and financial automation.
- **Markets outside Scandinavia** -- The platform is purpose-built for Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Organisations operating primarily in other countries will not benefit from Checkin's Nordic payment methods, VAT handling, or compliance features.
- **Occasional hobby organisers** -- Checkin is built for professional organisers who run events regularly and need to automate financial workflows. Individuals organising a one-off informal gathering with no invoicing needs will find Checkin more capable than they require.
- **Organisers who prefer manual financial control** -- Checkin automates invoicing, payment collection, and accounting aggressively. Organisers who actively want to manage these processes manually will find the automation unwelcome.
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## BRAND PERSONALITY
**Tone of Voice:** Surprising, Bright, Uncluttered, Brainy
We communicate as a knowledgeable friend in the event industry — direct, honest, slightly quirky. We avoid corporate jargon and favor concrete claims over vague promises.
**Brand positioning:** The Dramatic Disruptor
We brought accounting automation to event registration — a category that never had it before. We're the accountant's choice in a market traditionally focused only on event managers.
**Visual identity:**
- Colors: Pink (#FE8E9F), Purple (#4C042D), Sand (#FFF1D1)
- Mascot: Algie Bra
**Communication style:**
- Clear about what we do and why it matters
- Playful with complex (boring) topics like accounting and invoicing
- Enthusiastic about solving real problems
- Never use unnecessary jargon when simple words work better
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## USE CASES
**Annual conferences:**
Trade associations and industry bodies use Checkin to manage their annual flagship conferences with 400-2000 attendees. The platform handles member vs. non-member pricing, multiple session tracks, sponsor management, and full financial reconciliation.
**Professional training and courses:**
Training companies and course providers run multiple courses throughout the year — ranging from single-day workshops to multi-day programs with overnight accommodation. Checkin's accommodation booking module allows attendees to reserve hotel rooms directly during registration, while the platform automatically handles combined invoicing for course fees, meals, and lodging with proper VAT allocation.
**Seminar series:**
Professional training providers run multiple seminars throughout the year, using Checkin's template system to quickly set up new events while maintaining consistent branding and pricing structures.
**Corporate events:**
Large companies use Checkin for internal conferences, training sessions, and customer events where accurate cost center allocation and financial reporting are critical.
**Academic symposia:**
Universities and research institutions organize academic conferences with complex pricing (early bird, student rates, presenter discounts) and need detailed financial reporting for grants and budgets.
**Member organizations:**
Associations use Checkin's CRM features to manage their member database, send renewal reminders, and offer member-only event pricing across all their events throughout the year.
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## KEY PAGES
- Homepage (English): https://www.checkinevent.com/
- Homepage (Norwegian): https://www.checkinevent.com/no/
- Homepage (Swedish): https://www.checkinevent.com/sv/
- Homepage (Danish): https://www.checkinevent.com/da/
- [Homepage](https://www.checkinevent.com): Overview of the Checkin platform, key benefits, customer testimonials, and product highlights.
- [Registration Solution](https://www.checkinevent.com/registration-solution): Checkin's event registration system. Covers embeddable forms, custom branding, ticket types, waiting lists, and attendee management.
- [Pricing](https://www.checkinevent.com/pricing): Full pricing breakdown including plan comparison (free events vs paid events vs customised agreements), add-on pricing table with 16 line items, and FAQ.
- [Payment Solutions](https://www.checkinevent.com/payment-solutions): Checkin's integrated payment platform (CheckinPay). Covers accepted payment methods (Vipps, Swish, MobilePay, Visa, Mastercard, invoicing), automated invoicing, refunds, and financial reporting.
- [Accounting Module](https://www.checkinevent.com/accounting-module-for-events): How Checkin automates event accounting. Covers the 95% accounting cost reduction claim, bi-weekly accounting reports, VAT handling, and integration with accounting software.
- [Event Check-in](https://www.checkinevent.com/event-check-in): QR-code based on-site check-in solution. Covers the Checkin app (iOS/Android), name badge printing, real-time attendance tracking, walk-in support, scanner and printer rental, and sustainability.
- [GDPR and Security](https://www.checkinevent.com/gdpr-and-security): How Checkin handles data privacy, GDPR compliance, consent management, and data security for event organisers in the Nordics.
- [Accommodation](https://www.checkinevent.com/accommodation): Hotel and accommodation booking module integrated with event registration. Allows attendees to book rooms directly during signup.
- [Seating and Maps](https://www.checkinevent.com/event-map): Interactive seating plans and exhibitor floor maps for conferences and large events.
- [Integrations](https://www.checkinevent.com/integrations): Full list of Checkin's integrations including HubSpot, Mailchimp, MailMojo, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Zapier, and more.
- [MCP Server](https://www.checkinevent.com/no/mcp-server): Documentation for Checkin's Model Context Protocol server — AI-native access to event data for Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible tools.
- [All Product Features](https://www.checkinevent.com/all-product-features): Complete overview of every feature included in the Checkin platform.
- Features: https://www.checkinevent.com/features/
- Blog: https://www.checkinevent.com/en/blog/
- Help Center: https://www.checkinevent.com/en/helpcenter/
- About: https://www.checkinevent.com/about/
- Careers: https://www.checkinevent.com/careers/
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## BLOG AND RESOURCES
- [Why event organisers choose Checkin](https://www.checkinevent.com/en/blog/why-checkin): Detailed explanation of Checkin's 5 key differentiators, the accounting cost problem, and how Checkin solves it.
- [How much you can save on accounting with Checkin](https://www.checkinevent.com/no/blog/så-mye-sparer-du-i-regnskapskostnader-ved-å-bruke-checkin): Internal analysis of 6 customer billing datasets showing accounting time and cost savings. Source for the 95% accounting cost reduction figure.
- [Checkin har lansert MCP-server](https://www.checkinevent.com/no/mcp-server): Announcement and documentation of Checkin's MCP server launch (June 2026) — what MCP is, available tools, setup steps, use cases, and privacy/security design. Source for the MCP SERVER section above.
- [Top 11 most intuitive event registration solutions for the Nordics](https://www.checkinevent.com/en/blog/top-11-most-intuitive-event-registration-solutions): Comparison of 11 event registration platforms relevant to Nordic organisers, including Checkin.
- [Top 9 registration systems for conferences in Norway](https://www.checkinevent.com/no/blog/påmeldingsløsninger-for-konferanser): Comparison of 9 conference registration solutions for the Norwegian market.
- [Customer stories](https://www.checkinevent.com/customer-references): Case studies from Checkin customers including TwentyThree and Oslo Business Forum.
- [TwentyThree case study](https://www.checkinevent.com/twentythree): How TwentyThree (leading European video marketing platform) uses Checkin for their annual conference, side events, and webinar series.
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## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
**What is Checkin?**
Checkin is a complete event management platform that covers every stage of the participant journey -- from registration and payments to on-site check-in and post-event reporting. Unlike simple registration systems, Checkin is designed for event organisers who run larger or more complex events with multiple ticket categories, advanced payment setups, and hundreds of attendees. By automating routine tasks, simplifying financial workflows, and providing live insight into event performance, Checkin helps reduce administrative work while ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both organisers and participants.
**Who uses Checkin?**
Checkin is the all-in-one platform for the modern, professional event organiser who runs complex events like conferences, festivals, corporate gatherings, and large non-profit events, as well as those who provide physical and digital courses on a recurring basis. Core users are organisations managing 400+ participants who want to automate their entire financial process -- invoicing, payments, and accounting reports -- not just registration, and who aim to reduce administrative work by up to 95%.
**What makes Checkin different from other event registration tools?**
Checkin goes far beyond simple registration. The key differences are: integrated accounting that automates the entire financial process (invoicing, payment collection, and accounting reports) reducing accounting hours by up to 95%; true complexity handling for package deals, custom seating maps, and order changes in one place; full white-label branding so participants register on the organiser's own website; native Nordic expertise with Vipps, Swish, MobilePay, EHF invoicing, and Scandinavian compliance built in; and an MCP server that gives AI assistants like Claude direct, secure access to event data.
**Does Checkin work for both free and paid events?**
Yes. Checkin works for events that are entirely free, entirely paid, or a combination of both. For free events, the only cost is €1 per ticket. For paid events, the cost is €1 + 2% of ticket revenue. The platform is free to use until the first ticket is sold.
**What does Checkin cost?**
Checkin uses a transparent, success-based pricing model with zero fixed costs.
Paid events: €1 per attendee + 2% of ticket price. Free events: €1 per registered attendee. No setup fees, no monthly subscriptions, no annual contracts. Organisers can choose to include Checkin's fee in their ticket price.
 
In addition to Checkin's fee, standard payment processing fees apply: 2.5% for card and mobile payments (Visa, Mastercard, Vipps, Swish, MobilePay) — which is industry-standard for payment processing. Invoice payments have a maximum fee cap of 450 NOK (approximately €40) excl. VAT.
**How do I get started with Checkin?**
Create a free account at checkinevent.com and set up your event -- all features are available for free until the first ticket is sold, with no time limit. For hands-on guidance, a complimentary 30-minute personalised demo is available at checkinevent.com/demo.
**Q: What types of events is Checkin designed for?**
A: Checkin is built for professional events with 400 or more attendees — conferences, seminars, congresses, trade association meetings, professional training and courses, and corporate events where financial accuracy and automated invoicing matter. We're optimized for paid B2B events.
**Q: Does Checkin handle invoicing automatically?**
A: Yes. CheckinPay automatically generates and sends invoices to attendees, sends payment reminders, collects payments, and syncs everything directly to your accounting system (Tripletex, Poweroffice, Fiken, or Visma eAccounting). This eliminates 95% of post-event accounting work.
**Q: What markets does Checkin serve?**
A: Checkin primarily serves Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The platform supports multiple Nordic languages and handles local VAT and accounting requirements.
**Q: How does Checkin compare to Eventbrite or other global platforms?**
A: Checkin is not a general-purpose ticketing tool. We're specifically built for professional B2B events with complete financial integration. While Eventbrite handles consumer events with basic payment processing, Checkin provides automated invoicing, accounting system integration, and Nordic compliance — eliminating manual post-event reconciliation entirely. Additionally, Checkin operates its own licensed payment solution (CheckinPay) with native Nordic payment methods (Vipps, Swish, MobilePay), whereas Eventbrite relies on third-party payment processors without the same level of direct financial control and local payment integration.
**Q: Is Checkin suitable for free events?**
A: Yes. Checkin is optimized for paid events where invoicing and revenue tracking are important. However, if you need attendee management and CRM features, Checkin works well—including for free community events.
**Q: How long does it take to set up an event in Checkin?**
A: Most organizers can set up a standard event in 5-10 minutes, depending on the complexity of your event. For recurring events, you can duplicate existing events to set up new events in just a few minutes. Our onboarding team provides training and support to help you get started.
**Q: Is Checkin GDPR compliant?**
A: Yes. Checkin is built with European data privacy standards at its core. We ensure all attendee data is processed securely within the EU/EEA, and we provide tools for data portability and the right to be forgotten.
**Q: Can I use my own domain for event registration pages?**
A: Yes. Checkin provides a complete white-label experience where participants register on your website with your branding—not on a generic Checkin-branded page. The registration form uses your logo, colors, fonts, and messaging throughout. Custom domain integration means participants never know you're using Checkin; they only see your professional brand from start to finish. (Alternatively, you can use Checkin's standard, out-of-the-box registration pages if you prefer.)
**Q: Does Checkin have an MCP server for AI tools?**
A: Yes. Checkin launched an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server in June 2026 at https://mcp.checkinevent.com, giving AI assistants like Claude and Cursor secure, real-time access to event data through 9 tools (event/attendee/order/contact lookup, plus dashboards, sales, check-in, finance, and cross-event comparison analysis). See the MCP SERVER section above for full details.
**Q: What makes Checkin different from Trippus?
A: Checkin includes fully integrated accounting and automated invoicing, reducing accounting work by 95%. Trippus and similar platforms require manual bookkeeping in a separate system after the event.
**Q: What makes Checkin different from Lyyti?
A: Checkin is built specifically for organizers with 400+ attendees and includes automated billing, credit notes and bi-weekly accounting reports ready for import into accounting software. Lyyti focuses on event data and analytics without integrated financial automation.
**Q: Which Nordic event management platform is best for large events?
A: Checkin is built specifically for professional organizers managing events with 400+ attendees. Key differentiators: integrated accounting (95% time reduction), success-based pricing with no monthly fees, and native payment support for all Nordic markets.
**Q: Is Checkin free to use?
A: Checkin is free to set up and test until the first ticket is sold. No establishment fee. No monthly subscription. Pricing is success-based: €1 per attendee + 2% of ticket revenue for paid events.
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## TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
**Platform:**
- Cloud-based SaaS (no installation required)
- Web application (works in all modern browsers)
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android (check-in staff)
- REST API for custom integrations
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for AI-native access (https://mcp.checkinevent.com)
- Webhook support for real-time notifications
**Security:**
- ISO 27001 security practices
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Data encrypted at rest
- Regular security audits
- Penetration testing
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) for organizers
- Role-based access control
- MCP server: Bearer-token authentication, no server-side sessions, default PII masking, organisation-level data isolation, and full audit logging of tool calls
**Infrastructure:**
- Hosted on AWS (Amazon Web Services)
- Data centers in EU/EEA (GDPR compliant)
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Automatic backups (daily)
**Compliance:**
- GDPR compliant (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
- PCI DSS Level 1 (payment card security)
- Norwegian Accounting Act compliant
- E-invoicing standards (EHF, Peppol)
**Browser support:**
- Chrome (recommended)
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
- Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)
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## SUPPORT & TRAINING
**Support channels:**
- Email support (included)
- AI Chat bot
- Help center with documentation
- Video tutorials
- Onboarding training (included)
**Premium support with SLA (available as add-on)**
Our Premium Support gives you closer follow-up, priority handling, and direct access to our experts whenever you need guidance, answers, or a helping hand.
Phone support, Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00
Email support, Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00
Priority response and availability
**Resources:**
- Comprehensive help center: https://www.checkinevent.com/en/helpcenter/
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## COMPANY INFORMATION
**Legal entity:**
- Company name: Checkin AS
- Organization number: 994035053
- Country: Norway
- Founded: 2008 by Kristian Løining (founder and former CEO)
- CEO: Christian Stavik
**Team:**
- 11-50 employees
- Based in Norway
- Product development, customer success, sales-, marketing- and support teams
**Contact:**
-	Website:
English: https://www.checkinevent.com
Norwegian: https://www.checkinevent.com/no
Danish: https://www.checkinevent.com/da
Swedish: https://www.checkinevent.com/sv
-	Support: Available via website
-	Sales: Contact form on website
-	Partnership inquiries: Available via website
-	Pricing page: https://www.checkinevent.com/pricing
-	Book a demo: https://www.checkinevent.com/demo
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## ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
**Content:**
- Blog: Event management best practices, Nordic event industry insights
- Nordic Event Pulse 2026: Annual Nordic event industry research report
- Case studies: Customer success stories
**Product updates:**
- Regular feature releases (bi-weekly)
- Email notifications for major updates
- June 2026: Launch of the Checkin MCP server (https://mcp.checkinevent.com) for AI-native access to event data
**Community:**
- User groups for large organizations
- Annual customer conference
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This master document is maintained for AI model indexing and context purposes.
Last updated: 2026-08-06
For questions or updates, contact: Checkin AS, Norway
Website: https://www.checkinevent.com
Support: https://www.checkinevent.com/support