What Windowmaker Software does

Windowmaker Software Limited, established in 1983 and headquartered in London, is a privately held vertical SaaS company that develops software exclusively for the window and door (fenestration) manufacturing industry. The company sells to a global customer base of over 4,000 manufacturers, dealers, and installers across more than 75 countries, supported by offices in the UK, Canada, and India and a partner network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania. Its core offering, the Windowmaker Configurator, is a rules-based design and pricing engine covering the full order lifecycle — sales quoting, surveying, manufacturing, scheduling, and delivery — and handles multi-material production (uPVC, aluminium, wood, steel, fibreglass, composite) within a single platform.

The product portfolio is delivered as both a cloud-native browser platform (Windowmaker Cloud and Windowmaker Web, built on Microsoft Azure with SQL Server and SAP Crystal Reports for BI) and on-premises licenses, supplemented by a mobile measurement app (Windowmaker Measure) and a Profile e-Catalog covering 100+ profile systems from suppliers such as AluK, Rehau, Veka, and Eurocell. Notable technical capabilities include a per-configuration U-value and g-value calculator compliant with ADL1:2026 and BS EN ISO 10077-1/2, REST APIs and webhooks integrating with Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, and Zoho, and machine links to over 15 CNC, saw, and welding equipment vendors. Recent releases (2025 R1 through 2026 R1) have introduced features such as interactive web-based "Smarter Quotes" with 3D views, WhatsApp document delivery, and digital survey import, reflecting a steady product cadence.

Windowmaker monetises through a mix of recurring subscriptions (tiered cloud SaaS at approximately £99/user/month in the UK and ₹2,700–₹13,000/user/month in India, plus the Windowmaker Upgrade Plan/WUP for updates and support), on-premises licences with annual WUP renewal, and ancillary professional services including consultancy, training, and support. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct sales via regional offices and a global partner channel, supported by trade show participation (Fensterbau Frontale, GlassBuild America, FIT Show, BATIMAT), webinars, and SEO/content marketing targeting fenestration buyers.

Name

Windowmaker Software

Legal name

Windowmaker Software Ltd

Website

https://windowmaker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Windowmaker Software is a UK-headquartered vertical SaaS provider, founded in 1983, that develops configurator, quoting, manufacturing, and scheduling software exclusively for window and door fabricators, dealers, and installers globally, serving 4,000+ customers across 75+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fenestration Manufacturing Software

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI)

Keywords

• Window and door software
• Fenestration manufacturing software
• Product configurator
• Manufacturing execution software
• Cloud quoting software

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

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. Windowmaker Upgrade Plan (WUP) Subscription: Annual subscription plan providing access to software updates, enhancements, support, and the online customer portal including FAQs, Windowmaker Online Support, and Knowledgebase. Offered at Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers with varying support benefits. Gold includes unlimited telephone and email support.
2. Cloud Subscription (SaaS): Browser-based cloud solution available in three tiers (Sales, Essentials, Professional) with per-user-per-month pricing. All tiers include the core configurator; higher tiers add manufacturing, scheduling, and advanced features. Add-on modules available for additional cost (e.g., Windload, Curtain Walling, Standard Products at extra charge).
3. On-Premises License with WUP: Traditional on-premises software license with annual WUP renewal for updates and support. Users must be on WUP to access downloads.
4. Professional Services (Consultancy): Consultancy services ranging from a single day to an entire project, covering planning, implementation, process refinement, production efficiency, and system interfacing. Provided by experienced fenestration industry consultants.
5. Training Services: Quality Business Process Training delivered by industry process experts covering costing, pricing, surveying, purchasing, manufacturing, delivery, installation, inspection, and hands-on software training.
6. Support Services: Chargeable support available with a valid Windowmaker Support Contract. Includes telephone and email support, issue resolution, and discounted Support Time for Bronze/Silver WUP holders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Windowmaker Software provides a unified software platform built specifically for the window and door (fenestration) industry, sold as both a cloud SaaS product (Windowmaker Cloud) and on-premises licenses. The platform covers the full manufacturing lifecycle — sales configuration and quoting, on-site surveying, order processing, bar and glass optimisation, machine links to fabrication hardware, production scheduling, delivery, and installation — and supports multiple frame materials including uPVC, aluminium, wood, steel, fibreglass, and composite within a single integrated codebase.

Product overview

Windowmaker Software offers a unified software platform for the window and door industry built around a core Configurator engine. The product portfolio includes: Windowmaker Cloud (browser-based SaaS with Sales/Essentials/Professional tiers for £99/user/month), Windowmaker Web (modern browser-based sales solution), Windowmaker Measure (mobile measuring app with digital survey import), and Profile e-Catalog (digital catalog management). Core platform capabilities span Sales, Operations, Manufacturing Solution, and Technology Integration (APIs/Webhooks). Specialized features include Smarter Quote, Bar Optimisation, CAD Link I & II, Commercial Contracts, Global Changes, Standard Products, Bays & Bows, Georgian & Leaded Patterns, and Curtain Walling. The company also offers a Windowmaker Upgrade Plan (WUP) subscription for ongoing updates and support. Software is delivered as both cloud-based and on-premises solutions, supporting multiple materials (uPVC, aluminium, wood, steel, composite) and multiple profile systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Windowmaker Cloud Fully browser-based SaaS platform for quoting, ordering, and production management targeted at window and door fabricators of all sizes. Sold in three tiers (Sales, Essentials, Professional) at £99/user/month in the UK and ₹2,700–₹13,000/user/month internationally, with no local installs, servers, or complex IT setup required.
• Windowmaker Web Modern browser-based solution for connected sales, manufacturing and service teams. Built on the Windowmaker configurator with responsive design for seamless integration across quoting, ordering, production, and customer engagement, intended for dealers, installers, and SMB fabricators that need browser-only access.
• Windowmaker Measure Mobile app for on-site window and door measurement capture. Takes multiple measurements with automatic cross-checking using laser measures, calculates frame sizes from customisable clearances, and integrates with WM Measure to import digital surveys directly back into the main Windowmaker platform. Available for installers and surveyors on iOS and Android.
• Profile e-Catalog Digital catalogue module for managing multiple profile systems in one place. Provides fully integrated, company-approved profile and fitting e-catalogs from major suppliers including Rehau, VEKA, Eurocell, AluK, Cortizo and other regional manufacturers, available as an add-on to Windowmaker Cloud and on-premises deployments.
• Windowmaker On-Premises Software Traditional on-premises deployment of the Windowmaker platform sold as a perpetual license with an annual Windowmaker Upgrade Plan (WUP) subscription for updates and support. Targeted at enterprise fabricators that require full control and customisation, with users required to hold a valid WUP to access downloads.
• Windowmaker Upgrade Plan (WUP) Annual subscription plan providing software updates, enhancements, support access, and the online Customer Portal with FAQs, Windowmaker Online Support, and Knowledgebase. Offered at Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers, with Gold including unlimited telephone and email support; required for on-premises customers to access downloads.
• Professional Consultancy Services Chargeable consultancy services for Windowmaker customers, ranging from a single day to a full multi-month project. Scope covers planning, implementation, process refinement, production efficiency improvement, and system interfacing, delivered by experienced fenestration-industry consultants.
• Training Services Quality Business Process Training delivered by industry process experts covering costing, pricing, surveying, purchasing, manufacturing, delivery, installation, inspection, and hands-on Windowmaker software training. Sold as a paid service to customers and partners.
• Support Services Chargeable support service available to customers with a valid Windowmaker Support Contract. Includes telephone and email support, issue resolution, and discounted Support Time for Bronze and Silver WUP holders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces profile wastage through bar optimisation algorithms
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Proline (MC330V2)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Windowmaker machine link integration with Proline MC330V2 window cutting and milling working centre, enabling automated cutting and machining output.
• FENSTEK CNCcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Integration with FENSTEK CNC working centres (C3 UPVC window cutting & milling product line), enabling automated production instructions.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or Integration · 27 September 2025Windowmaker has integrated with Salesforce via its open REST API and webhook architecture. The integration enables manufacturers to connect window ordering workflows with Salesforce CRM for unified customer data and automated order tracking.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 September 2025Integration with HubSpot CRM through Windowmaker's REST APIs and webhooks, enabling manufacturers to automate CRM updates and order tracking within HubSpot.
• Microsoft DynamicscoreTechnology or Integration · 27 September 2025Seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics applications, enabling use of a single ERP solution across the organisation. Allows creation of Windowmaker Orders from Microsoft Dynamics Order Entry process.
• ZohocoreTechnology or Integration · 27 September 2025Integration with Zoho CRM via Windowmaker's documented APIs and webhooks, enabling manufacturers to automate workflows and connect window manufacturing data with Zoho.
• Microsoft (Azure, SQL Server)coreTechnology or IntegrationWindowmaker leverages Microsoft Azure cloud services, Microsoft SQL Server database, and is a certified Microsoft Partner. Platform built on robust Microsoft infrastructure.
• SAP Crystal ReportscoreTechnology or IntegrationWindowmaker uses SAP Crystal Reports in conjunction with SQL Server to provide business intelligence. Includes a large library of standard reports with unlimited custom report design capability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FeneTech: FeneTech is the most direct competitor - a fenestration-specific ERP/configurator with similar quoting, order management, production optimization, and machine integration capabilities, serving window and door manufacturers in North America and Europe.
• OPTIPRO / OPTIWIN: OPTIPRO (formerly OPTIWIN) is a German fenestration software specialist offering similar configurator, optimization, and production scheduling functionality to Windowmaker across the DACH fenestration market.
• Soft Tech (V6 Software): Soft Tech (now part of V6 Software) is a long-standing direct competitor providing design, quoting, and manufacturing software to window and door fabricators across North America and international markets.
• LogiKal (Orgadata): LogiKal by Orgadata is a comparable fenestration configurator and ERP solution with similar aluminum/uPVC profile library integration and CNC machine links for window and door manufacturers primarily in Europe.
• Schneider Software (WEGRA): Schneider Software provides WEGRA, a German fenestration ERP/CAD/configurator suite serving window and door fabricators with profile management, optimization, and production planning.
• Intech Software (WinDo): Intech Software's WinDo suite is a comparable direct competitor offering similar window/door design, costing, and production workflow software primarily across the DACH region and Eastern Europe.
• Automated Management Solutions (AMS): AMS provides window and door industry-specific business software covering order entry, manufacturing, and production automation for fabricators in North America - a direct competitive overlap with Windowmaker.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Windowmaker explicitly integrates with Dynamics 365, but Dynamics also competes as a broad manufacturing ERP that some fenestration players could extend via ISVs, representing both a partnership and competitive risk.
• SAP Business One: SAP's broader manufacturing ERP and ERP-adjacent configurator capabilities (including integration with the SAP ecosystem Windowmaker partners with for Crystal Reports) represent a wider horizontal incumbent whose modular add-ons could encroach on the configurator layer over time.
• Epicor Kinetic: Epicor's manufacturing ERP serves mid-market fabricators and competes for the same IT budget; while not fenestration-specific, its configurator and production modules overlap with portions of Windowmaker's order-to-delivery workflow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Windowmakersoft
• YouTubeyoutube.com/WindowmakerSoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/windowmaker-software-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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