What Nmbrs does

Nmbrs B.V. is a cloud-based HR and payroll SaaS provider headquartered in Amsterdam, founded in 2009 by Dutch and Portuguese entrepreneurs and operating today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Visma, the European software group. The platform unifies HR workflows (leave management, expense declarations, employee engagement surveys, recruitment, performance management, document signing) and payroll processing (payroll engine, automated run checks, interactive payslips, direct payment) into a single workflow, with an employee self-service mobile app for iOS and Android. The company serves two customer archetypes: in-house HR/payroll teams at companies (via Nmbrs Business) and accountancy or payroll service firms that process payroll for multiple clients (via Nmbrs Accountant), with the latter functioning as a channel partner network.

Underlying infrastructure is built on Microsoft Azure with EU data residency, and the platform exposes a REST API and an App Store marketplace with over 140 third-party integration partners covering planning, bookkeeping, and adjacent business systems. Revenue is generated primarily through monthly subscriptions priced by payslip volume, ranging from €139/month at the Small tier to €11,599/month at the Enterprise tier, with plus-feature add-ons (Engage, Expense, Hire, Perform, Direct Payment, AI Assistant) and training services as secondary streams. Go-to-market combines a product-led growth motion (free 30-day trials, online demos, product tours) with inside sales for enterprise buyers and a channel-led motion through accountancy partners. The company reports processing over 1.5 million payslips monthly and serving more than 100,000 companies across the Netherlands and Sweden, with offices in Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Lisbon.

Nmbrs holds ISAE 3402 Type II certification, GDPR compliance with a registered Data Protection Officer, and ISO 27001 alignment, and operates a self-managing team structure across its three European cities. Its strategic positioning is that of a focused, mid-sized European HR/payroll specialist — large enough to sustain a 140+ person organization and a mature integration ecosystem, but small enough that product innovation (most recently the AI Assistant launched in February 2026) and partner-led distribution remain the primary growth levers.

Name

Nmbrs

Legal name

Nmbrs B.V.

Website

https://nmbrs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nmbrs is a cloud-based HR and payroll SaaS platform serving in-house HR teams and accountancy firms in the Netherlands and Sweden, offering subscription-based payroll processing, HR workflow automation, and a 140+ partner integration ecosystem as part of Visma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR and Payroll Software

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms (HDAEAEAJ), Payroll, Contractor Payments & SME HR Finance (FSAGAJAI), Expense Management & Reimbursements Administration (BPACAIAH), Employer Payroll Processing (SMB & Enterprise) (FSAMAKAA)

Keywords

• HR payroll software
• Cloud payroll platform
• Employee self service
• HR workflow automation
• Payroll processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Payroll Processing (Payslip Volume): Nmbrs charges based on the number of payslips processed per month. Pricing tiers range from Small (60 payslips for €139/month) to Enterprise (10,000 payslips for €11,599/month). Additional fees for plus features like Engage, Expense, and Hire.
2. Plus Features Add-ons: Premium features available for additional monthly fees: Engage (employee surveys) from €25/month, Expense (expense management) from €10/month, and Hire (recruitment) from €49/month
3. Training Services: Nmbrs offers training programs for users, ranging from €269 to €599 per person for continuous training sessions lasting up to three hours

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nmbrs sells cloud-based HR and payroll software delivered as a SaaS subscription, primarily through two product variants — Nmbrs Business for companies handling their own HR/payroll administration and Nmbrs Accountant for accounting/payroll service firms serving multiple clients. The platform combines a high-end payroll engine, HR workflow automation, employee self-service via mobile and web, expense and leave management, employee surveys, recruitment, performance management, and an AI Assistant, all extensible through 140+ integrations accessible via a public REST API and an App Store. Pricing is monthly by payslip volume (Small €139–€579, Medium €1,199–€4,499, Enterprise €7,399–€11,599) with separately priced plus-feature add-ons, a 30-day free trial, and paid training services.

Product overview

Nmbrs is a cloud-based HR and payroll platform offering two core product variants: Nmbrs Business for companies handling HR and payroll in-house, and Nmbrs Accountant for accounting and payroll service firms serving multiple clients. The platform integrates HR and payroll processes into one seamless workflow with an intuitive mobile app for employees. Key add-on modules include AI Assistant for intelligent guidance, Nmbrs Engage for employee surveys, Expense for expense management, Hire for recruitment, and Perform for performance management. The Nmbrs Marketplace (Plus Features) extends the platform with additional integrations and capabilities. All products are built on Microsoft Azure infrastructure within EU data centers and operate under Visma's security framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nmbrs Business HR and payroll software for companies that handle their own HR administration in-house; includes payroll processing, HR workflows, employee self-service, and mobile app access.
• Nmbrs Accountant HR and payroll software for accounting and payroll service firms managing payroll for multiple client companies, enabling scalable multi-client payroll and HR automation for payroll professionals.
• Nmbrs Mobile App (Employee Self Service) Employee Self Service mobile application for iOS and Android that allows employees to access payslips, request leave, submit expense declarations, and manage HR tasks from mobile devices.
• Nmbrs Engage (Employee Survey) Employee engagement and satisfaction survey add-on with built-in questionnaire capabilities for measuring employee experience (NPS and CES). Priced from €25/month as a plus feature.
• Nmbrs Expense Expense management application for handling incoming employee expense declarations and expense bundles. Priced from €10/month as a plus feature.
• Nmbrs Hire Recruitment management system for tracking hiring processes and open vacancies that integrates with the payroll application. Priced from €49/month as a plus feature.
• Nmbrs Perform Performance management module supporting employee professional development and review collaboration, delivered as a dedicated Perform application.
• AI Assistant AI-powered text-based assistant for HR and payroll guidance that helps users navigate the Nmbrs platform and answer questions about HR and payroll processes; processes text queries against the platform's internal documentation and data.
• Nmbrs Marketplace (Plus Features / App Store) App store and marketplace offering additional plus-feature add-ons and third-party integrations, covering planning, bookkeeping, and other business systems; licenses are made available to all Nmbrs customers.
• Nmbrs Training Services Paid training programs for users to learn Nmbrs for payroll specialists, HR specialists, and employees; continuous training sessions up to three hours, priced from €269 to €599 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% customer satisfaction with implementation process
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VismacoreOthersNmbrs is part of Visma, one of Europe's largest software companies. As part of Visma, Nmbrs benefits from enterprise-grade security standards, robust architecture, proven technology, and security expertise that small organizations cannot match independently. Nmbrs operates as Visma Nmbrs in the market.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Workday: Workday is a leading global HCM and finance cloud platform with an enterprise-grade HR/payroll offering. It represents the upper-end incumbent pushing down into mid-market deals where Nmbrs also competes for larger customers.
• ADP: ADP is a global incumbent in payroll, HCM and workforce management with deep enterprise and mid-market coverage across Europe. While much larger and broader, ADP overlaps with Nmbrs in payroll processing and increasingly competes in the Dutch and Swedish mid-market.

Emerging players

• Personio: Personio is a fast-growing European HR and payroll platform serving SMBs across Germany, the UK, Spain, Netherlands and other markets. It is an emerging direct competitor with overlapping HR/payroll functionality and rapidly expanding mid-market coverage in Europe.
• PayFit: PayFit is a European payroll and HR SaaS player focused on SMBs across France, Spain, Germany, Italy, the UK, Portugal and Sweden. It is an emerging competitor particularly in the Swedish SMB market where Nmbrs also operates.

Direct peers

• SD Worx: SD Worx is a leading European HR and payroll services provider headquartered in Belgium, serving SMB and enterprise across multiple countries including the Netherlands. It is the most direct competitor to Nmbrs in the Benelux payroll/HR SaaS space, with similar channel dynamics through payroll bureaus and accountants.
• Loket.nl: Loket.nl is a Dutch online payroll and HR software provider targeting SMBs, operating exclusively in the Netherlands. It is a direct substitute to Nmbrs Business for small employers and competes on price and ease-of-use in the Dutch SMB segment.
• AFAS Software: AFAS is a Dutch-based HR, payroll and ERP software vendor with a strong installed base among Dutch SMBs and accountancy firms. It competes head-to-head with Nmbrs in the Netherlands payroll market and shares the accountant-channel distribution model.

Regional players

• Unit4: Unit4 is a European ERP/HCM/cloud vendor serving mid-market and public-sector organizations in the Nordics, Benelux and other regions. It competes with Nmbrs in HR/payroll for larger Nordic and Dutch mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Salar Online: Salar Online is a Swedish payroll and HR software vendor serving small and mid-sized businesses in Sweden. It is a regional peer that directly contests Nmbrs's Swedish customer base with comparable SMB pricing and functionality.

Others

• Visma Payroll (other group products): Other Visma-owned payroll/HR brands (e.g., Visma.net Payroll, Raet, Visma ProActive) are sister products within the same parent group as Nmbrs. They are relevant peers because group-level strategic choices between these brands directly affect Nmbrs's TAM and roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nmbrs
• Facebookfacebook.com/nmbrs.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nmbrs-bv

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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