What Genius Solutions does

Genius Solutions, operating as Genius ERP, is a Quebec-based, privately held software company founded in 1994 that provides a manufacturing ERP system purpose-built for custom Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturers. The platform unifies engineering (notably the proprietary CAD2BOM integration with SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor), production planning (DBR-based Smart Scheduling, Production Management, Shop Floor), inventory and purchasing, job costing, accounting, sales/CRM, and field services into a single system. Following its October 2025 acquisition of CDID (developer of Prextra ERP), the company expanded its portfolio into distribution, project management, and services, growing to 225+ employees and explicitly targeting North American and European markets. The company also offers complementary modules including Cloud ERP deployment, Genius Analytics for real-time reporting, Genius IDP for AI-powered document processing, Genius Apps for custom workflows, and an Email Connector for Outlook.

The company's business model is a quote-based annual subscription on top of which professional services (implementation, training via Genius Academy e-learning, and ongoing support) are bundled. Go-to-market is primarily direct, combining enterprise field sales targeting manufacturing owners, CEOs, and operations leaders with an inside sales team for mid-market inbound inquiries, supplemented by a customer referral program offering $1,000 credits. The company targets small to mid-sized manufacturers with 20–500 employees across nine vertical segments: Aerospace & Defense, Automation Equipment, Food & Bakery Equipment, Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Job/Machine Shops, Sheet & Metal Fabrication, Mold/Tool/Die, Pressure Vessel & Tank, and Transportation. It maintains 22+ technology partnerships spanning CAD, nesting, CRM, accounting, payroll, BI, and shipping integrations, with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and HubSpot CRM identified as core tier partnerships. Customer validation includes a 4.7/5 rating across 562 reviews and sustained recognition on G2, Capterra, GetApp, Software Advice, and SourceForge through 2023–2025.

Genius Solutions is led by President Jean Magny, with Dominic Vézina as VP of Operations, Research & Development, and Nicholas Morin as Director of Professional Services. The company is independently held with no disclosed parent company or institutional investors, and operates without disclosed external funding—suggesting organic growth funding and acquisition-currency-driven expansion rather than venture capital scaling.

Name

Genius Solutions

Legal name

Genius Solutions

Website

https://geniuserp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Genius Solutions, operating as Genius ERP, is a Quebec-based private software company providing manufacturing ERP software purpose-built for custom Engineer-to-Order and Make-to-Order manufacturers across nine vertical segments in North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing ERP Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• Manufacturing ERP software
• Engineer-to-order solutions
• CAD2BOM engineering integration
• Shop floor scheduling software
• Custom manufacturing ERP

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Subscription: Annual subscription licensing for Genius ERP software. The company uses a subscription-based model with pricing based on modules, users, or tiered plans. Professional services including implementation, training, and consulting are bundled with the software deployment.
2. Professional Services: Implementation services, training programs (including Genius Academy e-learning), manufacturing consulting, and ongoing technical support. These services are delivered by in-house manufacturing experts and complement the software licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Genius Solutions sells Genius ERP, a modular manufacturing ERP platform purpose-built for custom, Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturers. The platform unifies engineering (CAD2BOM), production planning (DBR Smart Scheduling), inventory, purchasing, job costing, accounting, sales/CRM, quality, field services, and AI-driven document processing, and is sold via annual subscription licensing bundled with implementation, training, and consulting services.

Product overview

Genius Solutions offers Genius ERP, a unified manufacturing ERP system designed specifically for custom manufacturers. The core platform provides integrated modules for engineering (CAD2BOM Engineering), production planning (Smart Scheduling, Production Management), inventory and purchasing management, job costing, accounting, sales/CRM, and field services. Recent expansion through the October 2025 acquisition of Prextra ERP (from CDID) added distribution, project management, and services capabilities to the portfolio. The company also offers AI & Automation and Genius IDP for intelligent document processing, Genius Analytics for reporting, Cloud ERP for deployment flexibility, and Genius Apps for custom workflow applications. Professional services including implementation, training (Genius Academy), and technical support complement the software offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Genius ERP: The company's primary ERP software product designed for manufacturers, featuring integrated engineering, production planning, inventory management, job costing, and AI & automation capabilities.
• Genius Analytics
• Genius IDP
• Genius Apps
• Genius Academy
• Prextra ERP

Products and services

• Genius ERP A comprehensive cloud-enabled manufacturing ERP system designed specifically for custom manufacturers, connecting engineering, production, inventory, purchasing, job costing, accounting, CRM, and field services in one platform. It is sold on an annual subscription basis to small and mid-sized manufacturers across aerospace & defense, automation, food & bakery equipment, industrial machinery, job/machine shops, sheet/metal fabrication, mold/tool & die, pressure vessel & tank, and transportation verticals.
• Prextra ERP An ERP software product developed by CDID and acquired by Genius Solutions in October 2025. It expands the company's portfolio into manufacturing, distribution, project management, and services sectors, complementing the core Genius ERP offering.
• CAD2BOM Engineering An engineering module that transforms SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor CAD models into fully itemized Bills of Materials with one click, supporting two-way updates, BOM comparison and merging, and progressive BOM release for concurrent engineering. Sold as part of the Genius ERP engineering & production suite for custom manufacturing environments.
• Smart Scheduling (DBR) A Drum-Buffer-Rope (DBR) scheduling tool purpose-built for custom manufacturers that simplifies shop-floor scheduling, reduces lead times, and improves efficiency through capacity-based planning.
• Genius Analytics Real-time analytics and reporting module providing dashboards and analytical tools to monitor every aspect of manufacturing operations, including production, inventory, job costing, and financial performance.
• Genius IDP (Intelligent Document Processing) AI-powered intelligent document processing module that automatically extracts and processes data from incoming documents, reducing manual data entry and improving accuracy and workflow efficiency within the Genius ERP environment.
• AI & Automation An AI and automation module built directly into Genius ERP that handles repetitive tasks, processes documents, and helps manufacturers move faster with more consistent quoting and workflow automation.
• Cloud ERP A cloud-based deployment option for Genius ERP, providing the full manufacturing ERP capability set with hosted cloud infrastructure for customers that prefer SaaS delivery.
• Genius Apps Custom-built web applications designed by Genius ERP experts to fit unique customer workflows, including dashboards and mobile tools for connecting, customizing, and simplifying day-to-day operations.
• Genius Academy An e-learning and training management system offering online courses, customized learning paths, and live sessions (Canteen and drop-in sessions) to help Genius ERP users master the platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7 out of 5 stars from 562 customer reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration33 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SolidWorks (Dassault Systèmes)coreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry-leading CAD integration with SolidWorks. Seamless synchronization allows users to convert CAD models into fully itemized Bills of Materials with one click. Two-way updates between SolidWorks and Genius ERP ensure design changes are reflected in real-time.
• Autodesk InventorcoreTechnology or IntegrationCAD integration with Autodesk Inventor for 3D design synchronization. Enables rapid design-to-production timelines and optimized resource allocation through CAD2BOM functionality.
• HubSpot CRMcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM integration connecting Genius quotes to HubSpot, providing real-time view of sales pipeline. Allows manufacturers to manage customers, track opportunities, and close deals more efficiently.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JobBOSS (Exact): JobBOSS is a manufacturing ERP from Exact targeted at job shops and make-to-order manufacturers in the SMB and mid-market. It competes most directly with Genius ERP in the custom/ETO and job shop segments where both serve small industrial manufacturers.
• Global Shop Solutions: Global Shop Solutions is an ERP provider focused on make-to-order, make-to-stock, and mixed-mode manufacturers, with deep functionality in shop floor, scheduling, and job costing. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Genius in the mid-market custom manufacturing ERP space.
• E2 by Shoptech: E2 (formerly E2 Shop System) is a manufacturing ERP designed for job shops and make-to-order manufacturers, with quoting, scheduling, and shop floor control at its core. It targets the same mid-market custom manufacturers that Genius serves, particularly in metal fabrication and job shop verticals.
• Epicor Kinetic: Epicor Kinetic is a cloud-ready ERP for make-to-order, make-to-stock, and engineer-to-order manufacturers with modules for production management, quality, and supply chain. It competes with Genius in mid-market discrete and custom manufacturing, particularly in industrial machinery and metal fabrication.
• Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine): Infor CloudSuite Industrial (formerly SyteLine/Visual) is an ERP aimed at mid-market manufacturers with strong configure-to-order and engineer-to-order capabilities. It overlaps with Genius's mid-market custom manufacturing focus while offering a larger vendor's broader portfolio.
• SYSPRO: SYSPRO is an ERP provider for manufacturing and distribution focused on discrete and process manufacturers across small and mid-sized segments. It competes with Genius in metal fabrication, machinery, and custom manufacturing verticals with comparable subscription models.
• Acumatica Manufacturing Edition: Acumatica's Manufacturing Edition is a cloud-native ERP for discrete, make-to-order, and engineer-to-order manufacturers with integrated production, inventory, and CRM. It serves a similar mid-market manufacturing customer base as Genius, with a modern cloud-native architecture.
• DELMIAWorks (Dassault Systèmes): DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) is a manufacturing ERP from Dassault Systèmes targeted at mid-market custom and repetitive manufacturers with strong shop floor and quality management capabilities. It directly competes with Genius in engineer-to-order and custom manufacturing environments.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a broad cloud ERP platform with manufacturing modules that increasingly address mid-market custom manufacturers. While not manufacturing-specialized, it competes head-to-head with Genius for the same mid-market deal on the strength of Microsoft's broader ecosystem.
• SAP Business One: SAP Business One is an established ERP suite for small and mid-sized manufacturers with discrete and process manufacturing capabilities. As a broad incumbent with global reach, it competes with Genius on larger mid-market and upper mid-market custom manufacturing deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/geniussolutions
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GeniusSolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/Genius-Solutions-179918212091119
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/company/genius-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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