orderbase consulting

What orderbase consulting does

orderbase consulting GmbH is a German ERP software vendor founded in 1999 and headquartered in Münster, Germany. The company develops and implements modular ERP systems targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (10-250 employees), with particular depth in the elevator construction, trades, field service, manufacturing, and association/guild verticals. Its product portfolio comprises three core product lines: orderbase business (a modular ERP with seven functional modules covering CRM, sales, purchasing, construction, manufacturing, service, and time management), orderbase pocket (a compact entry-level ERP for small businesses and startups), and orderbase Innung (specialized software for guilds, chambers, and associations). The technical foundation is a modular, configurable architecture with integrations into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, DATEV, CAD/PDM systems, and payroll software, complemented by a suite of proprietary Microsoft Dynamics AddOns (PlanningBoard, VariPlus, TimeManagement) distributed via Microsoft AppSource.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue from software licenses and AddOns with professional services revenue from implementation consulting, training, and ongoing maintenance/support. Distribution is multi-channel: direct sales-led consulting for core ERP deals, an extensive network of 40+ Microsoft Dynamics channel partners (TSO Data, AlfaPeople, Kumavision, Konica Minolta, etc.) for AddOn reselling, and Microsoft AppSource for global self-service trials. The company serves a heavily SMB customer base, with reference logos heavily concentrated in the German elevator construction sector.

Corporate ownership underwent a transition in 2023 when investor Elvaston acquired the company and founder Robert Holtstiege retired, with Dominik Eckervogt appointed as new managing director. In 2024, orderbase joined the SelectLine Holding/Group, becoming part of a multi-software group serving German SMEs. The company operates from a custom-built campus in Münster's Technology Park with a US subsidiary in Atlanta, and has approximately 70+ employees as of 2023.

Name

orderbase consulting

Legal name

orderbase consulting GmbH

Website

https://orderbase.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

orderbase consulting GmbH is a German ERP software vendor founded in 1999 that develops modular ERP systems and Microsoft Dynamics AddOns for small and medium-sized enterprises (10-250 employees), with deep vertical specialization in elevator construction, trades, field service, and guilds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG), Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms (HDAEAEAJ), Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• SME business software
• Microsoft Dynamics AddOns
• Production planning software
• Trade ERP systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Münster

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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 Licenses and Subscriptions: orderbase business is a modular ERP system sold as licenses to SMEs. The software can be used via web client or cloud with flexible deployment options. orderbase pocket is positioned as an uncomplicated ERP solution for small businesses.
2. Microsoft Dynamics AddOns: Extension products for Microsoft Dynamics including PlanningBoard, VariPlus, and TimeManagement. Available through Microsoft AppSource with free trial versions. Partners receive licenses for their own environments.
3. Consulting and Implementation Services: Professional services including consulting during implementation phases, individual training sessions, and ongoing support. Consultants provide comprehensive support throughout project phases.
4. orderbase Innung Software: Specialized ERP solution for associations, chambers and guild organizations with specific functionality for member management, billing, and education management.
5. Industry-Specific Solutions: Vertical solutions for elevator construction, service, production, facility management, building technology, and security technology sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

orderbase consulting develops and implements modular ERP software for small and medium-sized enterprises (10–250 employees) in Germany. Its core offering is the orderbase business ERP system, complemented by orderbase pocket (a compact ERP for small businesses) and orderbase Innung (software for guilds and associations). The company also develops certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 AddOns — PlanningBoard, VariPlus, and TimeManagement — and provides implementation consulting, training, software maintenance, and remote support services.

Product overview

orderbase consulting offers a modular ERP ecosystem comprising three core product lines: orderbase business (a comprehensive ERP system for SMEs with 10–250 employees), orderbase pocket (a compact entry-level ERP for small businesses), and orderbase Innung (specialized software for trade guilds, chambers, and associations, v4.1). The product portfolio is structured as a platform-plus-modules architecture. orderbase business serves as the primary ERP platform with seven functional modules: CRM/Kontaktverwaltung, Verkauf, Einkauf, Konstruktion, Fertigung, Service, and Zeitwirtschaft — each covering a distinct business function. orderbase pocket delivers streamlined versions of core functions (addresses, orders, articles, invoices, quotes, dunning) for smaller companies and startups. orderbase Innung targets guilds/chambers with three sub-modules: Geschäftsstelle, Bildung, and Innungsportal. All three products are complemented by a suite of Microsoft Dynamics 365 AddOns (orderbase PlanningBoard, VariPlus, TimeManagement) that extend Microsoft ERP environments, and by professional services including implementation consulting, software maintenance, and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• orderbase business: Comprehensive ERP software for small and medium-sized enterprises with modular functional components and industry-specific extensions.
• orderbase pocket
• orderbase Innung
• orderbase AddOns
• orderbase PlanningBoard
• orderbase VariPlus
• orderbase TimeManagement

Products and services

• orderbase business Comprehensive modular ERP software for small and medium-sized enterprises (10–250 employees) that adapts to each business through selectable functional modules (CRM, sales, purchasing, construction, manufacturing, service, time management) and industry-specific extensions. Deployable via web client or cloud.
• orderbase pocket Compact ERP solution providing the most important basic functions for daily work — addresses/customers, orders, articles, invoices, quotes, and dunning — for small businesses and startups. Features product tours and easy onboarding.
• orderbase Innung Specialized software solution for associations, chambers, and craft guild organizations (Innungen) that supports member management, automates contribution/fee calculation, and digitizes daily workflows. Version 4.1 includes integrated document management and a member self-service portal.
• orderbase AddOns for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Suite of certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 AddOns developed by orderbase (PlanningBoard, VariPlus, TimeManagement) that extend the functionality of existing Microsoft ERP environments with planning, variant configuration, and time management capabilities.
• orderbase PlanningBoard Visual planning and dashboard AddOn (Plantafel/Leitstand) for SMEs that integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC/SCM to provide graphical resource scheduling, multi-user planning, capacity utilization views, bottleneck identification, and automatic optimization. Distributed on Microsoft AppSource with a free trial.
• orderbase VariPlus Variant configurator AddOn fully integrated into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that automatically generates bills of materials, work plans, and quotations from parameter-based article variant configurations. Available in VariPlus Basic and VariPlus Extended versions.
• orderbase TimeManagement Certified AddOn for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central providing comprehensive operating data and personnel time collection with flexible and static time evaluations, shift and premium management, and interfaces to payroll software and orderbase software terminals.
• orderbase ServiceApp Mobile companion app for service technicians that synchronizes order, customer, and project data with the orderbase business ERP in real time. Supports online and offline operation, navigation, and photo capture of on-site documentation.
• orderbase Consulting & Implementation Services Personal consulting and implementation services that accompany customers through the entire project lifecycle — from initial analysis and requirements design to individual training and continuous optimization of the deployed ERP solution.
• orderbase Software Pflege & Support Software maintenance and support (Pflege & Support) services offering technical assistance to customers via phone, email, and TeamViewer-based remote support for product questions and individual concerns.
• M44 Meeting Center Event venue on the orderbase campus in Münster offering flexible meeting rooms, an event room with stage, conference rooms, and catering services for business events, conferences, and workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased productivity through automated processes and optimized workflows
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

44 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SelectLine GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since 2024, orderbase is a proud member of SelectLine Holding, an innovative group of software companies. This partnership strengthens the company's position and enables better execution of the vision to technologically support SMEs. The company works together with other holding companies to delight customers with first-class products and services.
• TSO DataminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft Partner - System House
• AlfaPeopleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft Partner for Dynamics 365
• b4dynamicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT Consulting & ERP
• inwayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Microsoft Dynamics
• YAVEONminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoftware Solutions for SMEs
• CosmosConsultminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Digital Total Solutions
• akquinetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT Solutions
• OrgavisionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSolutions and Apps for Business Central
• Allgeier InovarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT Solutions, Software, Development
• TraserminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigitalization partner for agricultural and construction machinery trade
• AnaptisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERP system for the midmarket
• BE-ternaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft Solutions Partner
• BoschDataminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT System House
• M.IT ConnectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness Solutions and Consulting
• Business Systemhaus AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT for the Midmarket
• Component DesignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT System House
• comsolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoftware for Multiphysics Simulation
• CTM SystemhausminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDynamics NAV & 365 Business
• Dynamics4uminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService provider for HR
• DYWIDAGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERP Solutions for Infrastructure
• EC ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERP Solutions for SMEs based on Microsoft Dynamics
• konzeptwerkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERP Industry Solutions
• GOBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERP Software Consulting
• JupiterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoftware Solutions for Mid-Sized Companies
• KinkeleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContract Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering
• Konica MinoltaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModern Workplace Software and Cloud Solutions
• KumavisionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoftware for the Midmarket
• logicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss Microsoft Partner
• mse SoftwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERP Software for IT and High-Tech Industry
• navaxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft Partner for Dynamics365
• omega SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayroll Software
• prisma informatikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT Solutions
• pro4dynamixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsulting, Implementation and Development of Software and ERP Solutions
• prodwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft Dynamics 365 - ERP, CRM, Management Software
• pronavisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERP Solution for the Midmarket
• redPointminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERP Solution
• RuthmannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial Partner
• SieversminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT System House
• SONAPROminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoftware Solutions
• stell GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT Solutions
• RMS tegosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT for the Midmarket
• Microsoft AppSourcecoreTechnology or Integrationorderbase PlanningBoard and other AddOns are available on Microsoft AppSource with free trial versions, enabling seamless distribution to Microsoft Dynamics customers worldwide.
• orderbase LP (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary established in 2012 in Atlanta, USA to establish international business outside Europe.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SelectLine Software: German SME ERP/business software vendor serving small and medium-sized enterprises in DACH; same customer segment, overlapping modules (accounting, ERP, CRM), and now operating within the same SelectLine Holding as orderbase.
• Lexware (Haufe-Lexware): Leading German SME accounting and business software vendor owned by Haufe Group; competes with orderbase pocket and orderbase business for German small business and freelancer ERP customers.
• Simba Computer Software GmbH: German ERP vendor focused on small and medium-sized enterprises with trade, manufacturing, and service specializations; directly comparable to orderbase in target segment and vertical go-to-market.
• weclapp: German cloud-native ERP platform for small and medium-sized businesses covering CRM, ERP, and project management; competes with orderbase business and pocket in the German SME market.
• sevDesk: Cloud-based German accounting and invoicing platform for small businesses, freelancers, and startups; competes with orderbase pocket at the lower end of the SME ERP market.
• GFOS mbH: German software vendor specializing in ERP, MES, and workforce management for production, service, and field service companies; overlaps with orderbase in manufacturing and service verticals.
• VARIO Software (VARIO AG): German ERP and merchandise management solution for small and medium-sized enterprises in trade, manufacturing, and service; comparable customer base and product focus to orderbase business.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Business One: Global incumbent ERP suite targeted at small and medium-sized businesses; competes directly with orderbase business in the SME segment but offers broader functionality and a global partner/reseller ecosystem.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: The underlying ERP platform on which orderbase builds its AddOns and ERP modules; represents both an enabler (orderbase extends it) and a competitive threat (Microsoft expanding native features).
• Sage Business Cloud: Global incumbent SME accounting/ERP platform with strong European presence; competes with orderbase business in the small business and mid-market ERP category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 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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