What Ordant does

Ordant is a cloud-based Print Management Information System (MIS) and web-to-print software vendor serving small and mid-sized commercial print shops, sign fabricators, large-format printers, apparel decorators, vehicle wrap businesses, and other print-adjacent operators. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company targets the operational workflow pain points of print businesses: fragmented software subscriptions, manual re-entry of job data, inaccurate estimating, and limited visibility into where margin is lost across the production cycle.

The core product is a modular, cloud-based platform comprising 16 independently deployable modules covering CRM, estimating, order management, purchase order and inventory, hot-folder file synchronization, email-based order approval, batch invoicing, shop floor resource planning, multi-location/multi-brand management, print proofing, file upload, invoicing and online payments, workflow automation, vehicle wrap estimating, and QuickBooks accounting integration. The platform's architecture is designed so each module works standalone but integrates seamlessly with the others, allowing customers to begin with a single module and add capabilities as needed. Industry-specific workflows are packaged for nine verticals: Digital Printing, Large Format, Signage, Offset, Screen Printing, Label Printing, Sublimation, Vehicle Wrap, and Apparel. The platform also provides ecosystem connectivity through integrations with Slack, Google Drive, FedEx, UPS, QuickBooks (Desktop and Online), and HubSpot.

Ordant operates a SaaS subscription business model with modular pricing, monetized through paid modules beyond an initial free trial. The company uses a hybrid go-to-market combining product-led growth (free trial self-service onboarding) with a sales-assisted 'Schedule Your Demo' motion for larger buyers. Distribution is direct, via the company website, supported by SEO-optimized vertical landing pages, content marketing, and email newsletters. The software is available only in USA, Canada, and the UK. Cumulative platform throughput disclosed on the website includes $1B+ in customer quotes submitted, 575,000+ orders processed, and $600M+ in orders processed value across a customer base described as hundreds of print and sign shops.

Name

Ordant

Legal name

Ordant

Website

https://ordant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ordant is a cloud-based Print MIS and web-to-print software vendor that provides modular estimating, order management, and workflow tools to small and mid-sized print and sign shops across the USA, Canada, and UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Print Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

POD Platform Software & Workflow Automation (Order Routing, Prepress, MIS) (MPAJANAL)

Keywords

• Print management software
• Print estimating software
• Web-to-print platform
• Print MIS software
• Sign shop software

Headquarters

HQ city

Palatine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription: Cloud-based SaaS subscription model with modular pricing. Customers can start with one module and add additional modules as needed. The software is marketed with a free trial period before conversion to paid subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ordant offers a next-generation cloud-based Print Management Information System (Print MIS) and web-to-print software for print and sign shops. Its modular platform bundles CRM, estimating, order management, inventory, file preflighting/proofing, invoicing, automation, and accounting integration into a single workflow that manages the entire print business from quote to delivery. Pricing is delivered via monthly subscriptions with a free trial, and the product is sold to commercial printers, sign shops, and apparel decorators across the USA, Canada, and UK.

Product overview

Ordant offers a next-generation cloud-based platform for print estimating and workflow management. The platform operates on a modular architecture where powerful, customizable modules work independently but integrate seamlessly together. The core modules include: CRM Module for managing prospects and sales, Estimating Module for creating print quotes, Order Management Module for tracking jobs, Purchase Order & Inventory Module for materials management, Hot Folders for file synchronization, Email Order Approval Module for automating approvals, Batching Module for batch invoicing, Resource Planner Module for shop floor management, Multiple Locations/Brands Module for multi-site operations, Print Proofing Module for design verification, Connected Apps Module for external integrations, File Upload Module for asset management, Invoicing and Online Payments Module for billing, Automation Module for workflow automation, Vehicle Wrap Module for specialized vehicle graphics estimating, and QuickBooks Module for accounting integration. Industry-specific solutions cover Digital Printing, Large Format, Signage, Offset, Screen Printing, Label Printing, Sublimation, Vehicle Wrap, and Apparel. The platform is categorized as Web To Print, Print MIS, Print Company Software, and Print Estimating Software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Print MIS Print Management Information System providing integrated business operations including estimating, ordering, inventory, and reporting for print businesses.
• Web To Print Self-service web portal allowing print shop customers to submit orders online, enter job details, and track order status.
• Print Estimating Software Specialized estimating software for creating fast, accurate quotes for print and sign shop services across multiple industry verticals.
• Print Company Software Comprehensive software solution for managing all aspects of print and sign shop operations.
• Vehicle Wrap Estimating Software Industry-specific software for accurately estimating time, materials, and labor for designing, printing, and installing vehicle wraps on cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces operating costs by accurately tracking where money is being lost to enable better sales strategy planning
• +3 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SlackcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration allowing Ordant to connect with Slack for team communication and workflow notifications. The integration helps businesses streamline communications related to job status updates and approvals.
• Google DrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud storage integration enabling file synchronization and digital asset management. Allows print businesses to store and retrieve client logos and job files.
• FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationShipping integration that connects Ordant to FedEx accounts to get accurate shipping costs before estimating jobs that involve sending graphics to other sites for installation.
• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationShipping integration connecting Ordant to UPS accounts for shipping rate calculation and label generation for print jobs requiring delivery.
• QuickBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationAccounting integration available in Desktop and Online versions. Enables seamless financial management, invoicing synchronization, and accounting workflows for print businesses.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM integration connecting Ordant's sales and customer management features with HubSpot's marketing and sales automation platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aleyant: Aleyant offers a modular print MIS / web-to-print platform (Pressero, tFLOW, AutoPrice) targeting commercial print shops and sign makers. Directly comparable to Ordant in customer base, modular SaaS model, and vertical depth across labels, wide-format, and commercial print.
• PressWise (by SmarterX): PressWise is a cloud-based print MIS and workflow automation platform for commercial print, mailing, and fulfillment operations. Closely comparable to Ordant's order management, estimating, and integration ecosystem approach.
• ShopVox: ShopVox provides web-based estimating, order management, and production tracking for sign shops, apparel decorators, and large-format printers. Directly overlaps with Ordant's sign, large-format, and apparel verticals.
• PrintVis (now part of Encadreto): PrintVis specializes in MIS/ERP for commercial print shops with deep estimating and production scheduling. Comparable to Ordant's Estimating and Resource Planner modules targeting similar commercial offset and digital print shops.
• InSite by Solimar Systems: InSite / Solimar provides web-to-print, prepress workflow, and customer-facing print portals. Comparable to Ordant's web-to-print and Print Proofing/prepress modules serving commercial and packaging print operations.
• OnPrintShop: OnPrintShop is a web-to-print storefront and MIS platform for print brokers, commercial printers, and fulfillment houses. Overlaps with Ordant's Web-to-Print and Order Management modules and modular add-on approach.

Broad incumbents

• EFI/Fiery MarketDirect: EFI (now part of Fiery after Siris Capital acquisition) sells MarketDirect StoreFront and other print MIS/workflow tools. Significantly larger competitor offering web-to-print, MIS, and customer engagement modules to commercial printers.
• Ricoh TotalFlow: Ricoh TotalFlow is a broader incumbent suite including MIS, workflow, and output management sold alongside production print hardware. Significant overlap with Ordant's MIS/workflow capabilities, scaled by Ricoh's hardware distribution.
• HP SmartStream / PrintOS: HP's SmartStream and PrintOS platforms target commercial print and label operations with cloud workflow tools. Comparable in cloud-first MIS-adjacent functionality, though embedded within HP's broader print hardware ecosystem.

Emerging players

• SiScore / W2P Print: W2P Print offers modular web-to-print and estimating solutions targeting growing print-shop segments. Comparable emerging SaaS in the same Web-to-Print / Print MIS category as Ordant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/print_estimates
• Facebookfacebook.com/print.estimating
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ordant-com

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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