Onsharp

What Onsharp does

Onsharp, Inc. is a privately held, US-based custom software development firm headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, founded in 2000. The company operates a 100% US-based team and serves mid-market and enterprise customers (target segment: 20-500 employees) across manufacturing, distribution, agriculture, and professional services. Its core service is legacy software modernization — rebuilding aging custom systems through a five-step Blueprint process that produces a fixed-scope, fixed-price written deliverable before any code is written, with parallel operation of old and new systems during cutover. Adjacent services include custom software development, supplemental development team augmentation, and mobile app development using the Ionic framework.

Onsharp runs a dual product-and-services model. The service line consists of legacy modernization projects (typically $250K-$1M) and supplemental development engagements. The product line centers on Onsharp Core, a subscription SaaS employee portal priced at $399/month for up to 50 employees and $5/additional employee thereafter, with modules spanning time entry, PTO, benefits, payroll access, training, communication, employee directory, and an OpenAI-powered AI chat assistant for HR questions. The product integrates with QuickBooks, Azure DevOps, HubSpot, KnowBe4, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, and supports OpenID Connect and SAML SSO; underlying infrastructure is hosted on AWS (with S3 for storage and Stripe for billing). A related sub-brand, Onsharp Connect, extends the platform into client-facing portals.

The go-to-market is sales-led and content-led: free 30-minute assessment calls feed a formal discovery and Blueprint process, supported by SEO-optimized content, case studies (Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative, Steffes Group, TMI Systems, Find Equine), Clutch and Google review social proof (5.0 and 4.6 ratings respectively), and competitive comparison pages against employee-experience incumbents. The company is founder-led (President & Visionary Joe Sandin), bootstrapped with no external funding, and is currently pursuing a SOC 2 Type II audit to support upmarket sales.

Name

Onsharp

Legal name

Onsharp, Inc.

Website

https://onsharp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Onsharp is a US-based custom software firm founded in 2000 that rebuilds legacy internal systems for mid-market and enterprise customers and sells the Onsharp Core employee portal SaaS, targeting manufacturing, distribution, agriculture, and professional services companies with US-based engineering teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legacy Software Modernization: Custom software rebuilding services for aging legacy systems. Projects typically range from $250,000 to $1 million depending on complexity, integrations, and custom features. Includes the five-step Blueprint process followed by development and ongoing support.
2. Onsharp Core Employee Portal (SaaS): Subscription-based employee portal with all features included. Starting at $399/month for up to 50 employees, then $5 per additional employee per month (billed annually). Recurring revenue from monthly/annual subscriptions.
3. Supplemental Development: Flexible development team augmentation where experienced US-based developers join client teams on an ongoing basis. Scalable engagement model that can scale up or down as needs change.
4. Custom Mobile App Development: Mobile application design and development services using Ionic framework for iOS, Android, and web from a single codebase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Onsharp rebuilds aging custom legacy software into modern systems for mid-market businesses using a five-step Blueprint process. The company also offers Onsharp Core, a ready-to-run SaaS employee portal with built-in HR modules, plus supplemental development team augmentation and mobile app development services. Their engagements typically range from $250K to $1M for legacy rebuilds, supplemented by ongoing monthly support retainers.

Product overview

Onsharp offers a dual product portfolio consisting of legacy software modernization services and a ready-to-run employee portal product called Onsharp Core. The modernization services rebuild aging internal systems through a 5-step Blueprint process, while Onsharp Core is a unified all-in-one employee portal that bundles multiple HR operational modules (Training & Development, Time Entry, Time Off & PTO, Benefits, Payroll, Communication, Employee Directory, and AI Chat) into a single platform. Onsharp also provides supplemental development and mobile app development services. The employee portal integrates with existing HRIS, payroll, and identity systems rather than replacing them, and is priced at $399/month for up to 50 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Onsharp Core: An all-in-one employee portal for time entry, PTO requests, benefits management, training, and employee communication.
• Onsharp Connect

Products and services

• Legacy Software Modernization Services
• Custom Software Development
• Onsharp Core Employee Portal
• Supplemental Development Team Augmentation
• Mobile App Development
• Free Legacy Software Assessment

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% of IT budgets go toward maintaining legacy systems instead of innovation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• QuickBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationTwo-way timesheet sync integration between Onsharp Core and QuickBooks Online. Automatically syncs time entries, payroll data, and invoicing information. When employees request PTO and it's approved, the system automatically adds it to their timesheet with no manual entry required.
• Azure DevOpscoreTechnology or IntegrationTime entry integration allowing employees to submit time directly to Azure DevOps work items. Features real-time work item search, automatic description pre-fill from ticket name and type, and two-way sync updating completed effort in Azure DevOps.
• Microsoft Entra IDcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on (SSO) integration using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). Supports 'Sign in with Microsoft' and two-factor authentication. Works with Microsoft Authenticator for enhanced security.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on (SSO) integration using Google Workspace credentials. Full two-factor authentication (2FA) support. Users can access portal through Google application tiles without re-entering credentials.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud hosting provider for Onsharp's platform infrastructure.
• Amazon S3coreTechnology or IntegrationObject storage service used for data storage within the platform.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for subscription billing and payment collection.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or IntegrationGenerative AI provider powering the AI chat assistant feature in Onsharp Core that gives employees instant answers to HR questions 24/7.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EPAM Systems: Global custom software development and digital engineering services firm with significant legacy modernization practices. Comparable to Onsharp in core custom development and modernization offerings, but at vastly larger scale and with offshore delivery centers.
• Cognizant: Global IT services and consulting firm with extensive legacy modernization and custom application development practices. Competes with Onsharp at the enterprise end of the modernization market.

Direct peers

• Slalom: US-based IT consulting and custom software firm that helps mid-market and enterprise clients modernize technology and build tailored solutions. Closely comparable to Onsharp's mid-market focus, US-based delivery, and custom build services.
• West Monroe Partners: US-based management and technology consultancy focused on mid-market companies, with custom software and digital transformation practices. Strong overlap with Onsharp's mid-market (20-500 employees) customer profile and US-based delivery model.
• ScienceSoft: Custom software development and legacy modernization company serving mid-market and enterprise clients across industries. Directly comparable to Onsharp in service mix, project pricing, and modernization focus.
• Itransition: Custom software development and legacy modernization firm with a strong manufacturing and distribution vertical focus. Comparable to Onsharp's industry targeting and full-cycle modernization offerings.
• Coherent Solutions: US-headquartered custom software development and IT consulting firm with mid-market focus and Microsoft-stack expertise. Strongly comparable to Onsharp in delivery model and technology preferences.

Emerging players

• Pegasystems (Pega): Low-code platform provider often used for legacy application modernization and workflow digitization. Competes with Onsharp's custom modernization services as an alternative delivery model — platforms vs. custom rebuilds.
• Quick Base (now part of Vimeo): Low-code application platform that competes with both custom software rebuilds and employee portal products. Represents a platform-based alternative to Onsharp's custom development and Onsharp Core portal offerings.
• Infinium (InfiniumHR / Infinium Software): Custom software and modern web application development firm with US-based delivery. Comparable to Onsharp in the SMB/mid-market custom development segment and Microsoft stack alignment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/onsharp
• Facebookfacebook.com/onsharp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/956749

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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