Expandable Software, Inc.

What Expandable Software, Inc. does

Expandable Software, Inc. is a private, family-office-backed enterprise resource planning (ERP) software vendor founded circa 1980 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company sells a single, fully integrated ERP system purpose-built for highly regulated discrete and process manufacturers, with primary go-to-market focus on medical technology and high-technology/electronics manufacturers. The platform addresses FDA 21 CFR Part 11/820, ISO 13485, AS9100, and UDI compliance requirements through built-in audit trails, lot and serial number tracking, RMA processing, CAPA and quality workflows, and validated electronic signatures, positioning compliance as a core capability rather than a third-party add-on.

The product is a Microsoft-centric ERP built on the MS SQL Server database, offered in three deployment models on a single codebase: cloud subscription hosted on Microsoft Azure, on-premise perpetual license, and on-site subscription. The architecture comprises a core ERP platform plus modular add-ons covering accounting and finance, manufacturing (MRP, job costing, shop routing, consigned inventory, surgical kit tracking), order management, sales and CRM (with native Salesforce integration), engineering (BOM and revision control with an Arena PLM connector), quality management (extended via uniPoint), analysis and reporting (Power BI, ODBC, insightsoftware, Portus, KnowledgeSync), productivity tools (EDI, bar coding, Form Flow Designer, API), and shop-floor mobility (Mobile Ops). Implementation, customization, and support are delivered exclusively by an in-house team with no third-party reseller channel.

Expandable operates under a direct sales motion supplemented by content marketing (blog, whitepapers, industry benchmarks), a virtual event community (Sip Club), and technology-partner referrals. Revenue streams include cloud subscription, on-premise perpetual license, on-site subscription, and professional services (implementation, training, custom development). The company is owned by Mirador Software Group, a family-owned parent that takes a 'never-sell' long-term ownership approach and provides shared resources across a portfolio of midmarket ERP vendors. Average employee and customer tenure both exceed 15 years, and the customer base spans startups through billion-dollar enterprises within the same product implementation.

Name

Expandable Software, Inc.

Legal name

Expandable Software, Inc.

Website

https://expandable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Expandable Software, Inc. provides a fully integrated ERP platform purpose-built for FDA-regulated medical device and complex high-technology manufacturers, offering built-in compliance, lot/serial tracking, MRP, and quality workflows on a Microsoft SQL Server codebase with cloud, on-premise, and on-site subscription deployment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• Manufacturing ERP systems
• Medtech manufacturing software
• Regulatory compliance software
• High tech ERP

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

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. Cloud/Subscription ERP: Expandable ERP offered via cloud deployment on Microsoft Azure with a subscription billing model, with lower upfront costs and automated upgrades.
2. On-Premise Perpetual License: Traditional on-premise ERP deployment with a perpetual license model offering the lowest total cost of ownership over time with no monthly per-user fees.
3. On-Site Subscription: On-site control with subscription-based billing, combining the flexibility of lower upfront costs with the security of an on-premise deployment.
4. Professional Services: Implementation, training, custom development, and ongoing professional services provided directly by Expandable's in-house team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Expandable Software, Inc. develops and sells Expandable ERP, a fully integrated enterprise resource planning system purpose-built for highly regulated high-tech and med-tech discrete and process manufacturers. The platform unifies product management, engineering, production, quality, inventory, sales, CRM, order management, and financial accounting into a single codebase, offered via on-premise perpetual license, on-premise subscription, or Azure-hosted cloud subscription. Implementation, training, and ongoing professional services are delivered exclusively by Expandable's in-house team.

Product overview

Expandable Software, Inc. offers Expandable ERP, a complete integrated business system designed specifically for growing manufacturers in high-tech and med-tech industries. The platform operates as a unified platform-plus-modules architecture where Expandable ERP serves as the core product, supported by modular add-ons including Accounting and Finance, Manufacturing, Order Management, Sales and CRM, Engineering, Quality Management, Analysis and Reporting, Productivity Tools, and Mobility. The system integrates with specialized solutions such as the Arena PLM integration for bridging engineering and production, uniPoint Quality Management System for extended QMS capabilities, and third-party tools for business intelligence (insightsoftware, Portus, KnowledgeSync), CRM (Salesforce), tax compliance (Avalara), payment processing (Paragon), and barcode/RFID scanning (Redline Solutions). The Expandability module provides a strategic 'just-in-time' deployment model allowing companies to add modules over time as they grow.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expandable ERP A complete, fully integrated ERP system designed specifically for growing manufacturers in high-tech and med-tech industries. The platform unites product management, engineering, production, quality, inventory, sales, order management, and financial accounting into a single system, with deployment available on-premise (perpetual license or subscription) or in the cloud (Microsoft Azure-hosted subscription).
• Professional Services Implementation, training, custom development, and ongoing professional services delivered directly by Expandable's in-house team to support ERP deployments for mid-market and enterprise manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% inventory accuracy — exceeds industry average (Aberdeen Group survey of 65 Expandable customers among 445 manufacturers)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability4 records

Feature17 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationExpandable ERP is a Microsoft-centric solution built on the MS SQL Server database platform. Expandable is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Provider and a Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions partner. This is a foundational technology partnership underpinning the entire product architecture.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Azure cloud platform (200+ cloud services) is used to host Expandable's cloud-based ERP deployment. Azure provides the infrastructure for Expandable's subscription/cloud ERP offering.
• uniPoint Software (Quality for Expandable)coreTechnology or IntegrationuniPoint's Quality for Expandable is a configure-to-order, 25-module Quality Management System (QMS) with live integration to Expandable ERP data. It provides all controls for ISO certification, eliminates redundant data entry, and serves as a central repository for quality records with a rapid ROI.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationSalesforce is the leading enterprise cloud CRM platform. Expandable integrates with Salesforce CRM via pre-built integration to deliver a cohesive front and back office solution, unifying sales and customer data with ERP operations.
• Arena SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationArena Solutions is the leading provider of on-demand SaaS PLM solutions for manufacturing companies. Expandable ERP and Arena PLM integrate to provide customers complete coordination of engineering and production through a purpose-built connector syncing BOMs, ECOs, and item master data.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Epicor Software: Epicor's Kinetic and Prophet 21 ERPs directly target mid-market discrete and process manufacturers with comparable manufacturing, inventory, and quality modules. It is the most direct competitor to Expandable in the regulated discrete manufacturing mid-market segment.
• DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS): DELMIAWorks is an ERP specifically designed for discrete manufacturers with strong MES, quality, and shop floor capabilities. It competes directly with Expandable in regulated mid-market manufacturing, particularly in med-tech and high-tech verticals.
• Acumatica: Acumatica's cloud-native Distribution and Manufacturing editions serve mid-market manufacturers with native SaaS architecture, multi-tenant cloud, and modern API-first extensibility. It represents the modern cloud-native alternative to Expandable's hybrid on-premise/Azure model.
• Priority Software: Priority's ERP and Priority Cloud target mid-market manufacturers with manufacturing, accounting, and CRM modules. It is a comparable mid-market ERP with similar price/positioning and overlap in regulated verticals.
• SYSPRO: SYSPRO is an ERP purpose-built for discrete and process manufacturers in the mid-market, with strong inventory, BOM, and quality management. It competes directly with Expandable in the regulated small-to-mid manufacturer segment.
• JobBOSS by ECI Software Solutions: JobBOSS is an ERP/shop management solution for small-to-mid-market job shops and custom manufacturers. It overlaps with Expandable in the discrete manufacturing mid-market and competes on similar price and complexity points.

Broad incumbents

• Infor: Infor's CloudSuite Industrial (formerly SyteLine) and Infor VISUAL are purpose-built ERPs for discrete manufacturers, including med-tech and high-tech. It competes head-to-head with Expandable in regulated mid-market accounts but operates at significantly greater scale.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's mid-market cloud ERP targets the same growing manufacturer segment as Expandable, with tight Microsoft 365 and Azure integration. It is a structurally important competitor given Expandable's own Microsoft-centric architecture and Azure deployment.
• SAP Business One: SAP's mid-market ERP serves growing manufacturers with full ERP functionality, and competes for the same regulated mid-market accounts as Expandable. While broader in scope, it represents the enterprise-tier alternative in buying decisions.

Emerging players

• E2 Shop System (by Shoptech): E2 is a job shop ERP for small and mid-market manufacturers with quoting, order management, and shop floor control. It is comparable to Expandable in the small/mid discrete manufacturing segment, though typically smaller scale customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 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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