What PC Soft does

PCSoft is a French software publisher founded in 1984 (with 2026 corporate materials referencing a 40-year history), headquartered in Montpellier, France, and operating as a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. following its January 2026 acquisition. The company's core product is WINDEV Suite, an integrated cross-platform Application Generation Language (AGL) DevOps environment combining three development tools (WINDEV for Windows/Linux/Mac, WEBDEV for Web/SaaS, and WINDEV Mobile for iOS/Android) unified by a single proprietary 5th-generation language (WLangage) and a native HFSQL database engine. The single-codebase architecture, supplemented by 15+ native database connectors (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) and integrations (Stripe, PayPal, SAP, Google Maps, Yousign), enables deployment to all major platforms without middleware dependencies.

PCSoft operates a tiered subscription model spanning five tiers (Bronze at EUR 890/year for micro-enterprises through to quote-based Platinum and Titanium for large enterprises and government), with supplementary recurring revenue from PCSCloud usage-based hosting, LST technical support magazine subscriptions, LTS long-term support contracts, Assistance Directe premium support, and one-time revenue from Certification, Training, Consulting, and Security Key hardware. The platform claims 188,000 professional developers across 146 countries, 98% project success rate, and 97.9% customer satisfaction, with marquee French and European enterprise and government customers including Toyota, Honda, Carrefour, EDF, AXA, Bouygues, Orange, Société Générale, L'Oréal, Ariane Espace, the French Navy, the Ministry of Interior, and Mairie de Paris. Distribution combines direct online sales with a global certified distributor network and Platinum/Gold partner program (Excellence Services). In 2026 the company launched major AI capabilities (MCP servers, AI Companion, ChatIA, autonomous agents, voice recognition) and is operating under new executive leadership while expanding headcount by 20%.

Name

PC Soft

Legal name

PCSoft

Website

https://pcsoft.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PCSoft is a French software publisher, now a Constellation Software subsidiary, that provides WINDEV Suite, a unified cross-platform IDE using the proprietary WLangage language and HFSQL database, serving 188,000 professional developers and enterprise and government customers across 146 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Application Development Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms (HDAEAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Developer Tooling & SDK Platforms (BPAMAOAD)

Keywords

• Cross-platform IDE
• Rapid application development
• Software development tools
• Web mobile development
• Integrated development environment

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. WINDEV Suite Subscriptions: Annual subscription model with tiered pricing based on company size (Bronze for micro-enterprises through Titanium for very large enterprises and government). Includes WINDEV Suite developer licenses, sessions, cloud platforms, consulting hours, and technical support.
2. Additional Developer Licenses: Additional developer seats sold at tiered pricing with varying feature sets depending on subscription level (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
3. Session Packs: Database access sessions sold per unit with volume discounts for 1-year commitments or 3-year fidelity programs.
4. PCSCloud Services: Cloud hosting for WINDEV/WEBDEV applications including web servers, HFSQL databases, private stores, WDBaaS, OAuth servers. Hourly consumption-based billing with storage and transfer quotas.
5. LST - Technical Support Letter: Fully dematerialized technical magazine subscription with code examples, components, and continuous updates. Included in Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers.
6. Certification Services: Online certification for developer skills with scoring system (600-1000 points). First passage at 270 EUR, renewal at 135 EUR. Included in Silver through Titanium tiers.
7. Consulting Services: On-site or remote consulting by experienced PCSoft engineers with 5+ years experience. Pricing from 990 EUR HT per half-day plus travel expenses.
8. Assistance Directe (Direct Assistance): Dedicated expert support with time credit packages (3, 4, 6, 10, 30, or 60 hours) for teams of 3+ developers with strategic applications.
9. Training Services: Inter-company and intra-company training sessions in WINDEV Academy locations (Paris region, client sites, or remote). Qualiopi certified training.
10. Security Key: Hardware option for business continuity (PRA/PSSI) in case of exceptional events. Transforms old dongles or reuses converted dongles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PC Soft develops and sells WINDEV Suite, a unified integrated development environment (IDE) that lets developers write code once in the proprietary WLangage language and compile it to Windows, Linux, Mac, Web, SaaS, iOS, and Android from a single codebase. The suite bundles WINDEV (desktop), WEBDEV (web/SaaS), and WINDEV Mobile (iOS/Android) with the native HFSQL database engine, native connectors to major enterprise databases, and accompanying services such as training, consulting, certification, cloud hosting (PCSCloud), and long-term support.

Product overview

PC Soft's product portfolio centers on WINDEV Suite, a unified cross-platform Application Generation Language (AGL) DevOps platform comprising three integrated development environments: WINDEV for Windows/Linux/Mac desktop applications, WEBDEV for web and SaaS development, and WINDEV Mobile for iOS/Android native applications. All three share a single codebase, WLangage programming language, and native HFSQL database, enabling developers to target multiple platforms from one project. The suite is complemented by native database connectors to major enterprise databases, the WDMSG internationalization tool, cloud hosting via PCSCloud, and comprehensive support services including training, consulting, technical support magazines (LST), long-term support (LTS), direct assistance, and professional certification. PC Soft operates on a subscription model with tiered pricing from Bronze (micro enterprises) to Titanium (large enterprises and government), plus cloud-based development and deployment options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WINDEV Suite: A complete suite of professional development environments for Web, mobile, and enterprise systems connected to databases. Includes WINDEV, WEBDEV, and WINDEV Mobile.
• WINDEV
• WEBDEV
• WINDEV Mobile
• WLangage
• HFSQL
• WDMSG
• PCSCloud
• Assistance Directe
• LST (Lettre du Support Technique)
• LTS (Long Term Support)
• Consulting
• Clé de sécurité (Security Key)
• WINDEV Academy
• Sessions (BDD)

Products and services

• WINDEV Suite Unified cross-platform IDE suite enabling application development for Windows, Linux, Mac, Web, SaaS, iOS, and Android from a single codebase, bundling WINDEV, WEBDEV, WINDEV Mobile, the WLangage programming language, and the native HFSQL database.
• WINDEV

Quantifiable outcome

• Develop 10 times faster
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mendix: Mendix (owned by Siemens) is a direct low-code application platform competitor to WINDEV Suite, offering visual modeling, multi-experience development, and enterprise integrations. Both compete for the same enterprise digital transformation budgets.
• Appian: Appian is a low-code automation platform combining process mining, BPM, and application development. It overlaps with WINDEV in enterprise business application development and process-driven app delivery, particularly for regulated industries.
• OutSystems: OutSystems is a leading low-code application platform (LCAP) used by enterprises to build web and mobile apps with visual development, comparable to WINDEV Suite's cross-platform RAD positioning. Both target professional developers and enterprises seeking productivity gains.
• FileMaker (Claris): FileMaker (an Apple subsidiary) is a low-code platform for custom business apps across Mac, Windows, iPad, and web, with an integrated database — directly comparable to WINDEV's integrated IDE + HFSQL database model for SMB and mid-market.

Broad incumbents

• Salesforce Platform (Lightning / App Cloud): Salesforce's platform enables low-code enterprise app development on top of its CRM ecosystem. It is a broad incumbent competing with PCSoft for the same enterprise IT budgets, though typically within Salesforce-centric stacks.
• ServiceNow App Engine: ServiceNow's Now Platform includes low-code app development capabilities aimed at enterprise workflow and IT service apps. As a broad incumbent, it overlaps with WINDEV in enterprise app building, especially for IT operations and digital workflows.
• Microsoft Power Apps: Part of Microsoft Power Platform, Power Apps is a broad low-code platform bundled with Microsoft 365/Azure ecosystems. As a broad incumbent, it competes with WINDEV for enterprise app development but specializes in Microsoft-stack integration rather than language-level abstraction.

Emerging players

• Alpha Software: Alpha Anywhere is a low-code platform for building mobile and web enterprise apps, comparable to WINDEV Mobile for cross-platform mobile dev. Smaller scale but meaningful overlap in SMB and mid-market mobile business app use cases.
• WaveMaker: WaveMaker is a low-code platform for building enterprise web and mobile applications with RESTful API integration, comparable to WEBDEV's positioning. Smaller scale and emerging-stage but with overlapping enterprise web app use cases.

Others

• Embarcadero / Idera: Embarcadero (Idera) sells RAD developer tools (Delphi, C++Builder) for cross-platform native application development, adjacent to PCSoft's WLangage-based WINDEV positioning. Comparable in developer-tool category but with different language ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pc-soft

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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