HansaWorld business management software

Name

HansaWorld business management software

Legal name

HansaWorld Ireland Limited

Website

https://hansaworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (51321), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO), Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Suites (HDAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Integrated ERP software
• Business management platform
• Cloud accounting software
• Multi-module business suite
• Hospitality retail POS

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: HansaWorld generates revenue through software licensing for its Standard family of products. Usage of Standard family products is chargeable, subject to licensing terms. The company offers subscription-based models as well as traditional licensing.
2. Partner Integration Services: Revenue is generated through partnerships with integration providers like Avalara (tax compliance), CyberSource (payments), and others where customers pay for integrated third-party services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HansaWorld develops and licenses Standard ERP, a single-database business management platform integrating 46 modules covering accounting, ERP, CRM, POS, production, rental, hotel and restaurant operations, and project management. The platform is built on HansaWorld's proprietary Hansa Application Language (HAL) and is delivered via cloud subscriptions or on-premise licensing across Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and web in 40+ languages. Companion offerings include the Standard sub-brand family for small businesses (Standard Accounts, CRM, Hotel, Eats, POS), Digital Office for paperless workflows, and an integrated AI suite (Anna TalkBot, Insights, Trends, AI Chat, Expense Documents, Credit Control).

Product overview

HansaWorld offers a platform-plus-modules architecture built around Standard ERP, a comprehensive business management platform with 46 integrated modules. The Standard product line includes specialized sub-brands for small businesses: Standard Accounts (accounting/invoicing), Standard CRM (customer management), Standard Hotel (hospitality), Standard Eats (restaurants), and Standard POS (retail). The ecosystem is extended through Digital Office (paperless work environment), AI capabilities integrated into Standard ERP (including Insights, Trends, AI Chat, and Anna TalkBot), MyStandard Portal for customer administration, and HansaWorld University for training. All products are built on HansaWorld's proprietary Hansa Application Language (HAL) and support operation across multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) in over 40 languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Standard ERP: A comprehensive business management platform with 46 integrated modules for accounting, ERP, CRM, and industry-specific solutions.
• Standard Accounts
• Standard CRM
• Standard Hotel
• Standard Eats
• Standard POS
• Digital Office
• MyStandard

Products and services

• Standard ERP Comprehensive business management platform with 46 integrated modules covering accounting, ERP, CRM, and industry-specific verticals on a single database. Cloud-based, flexible, and versatile solution for mid-market and enterprise customers across hospitality, retail, manufacturing, rental, and project-based services.
• Standard Accounts Accounting and invoicing application for entrepreneurs and small businesses, part of the Standard sub-brand product line for smaller teams.
• Standard CRM Customer Relationship Management application for small businesses to manage customer interactions and sales processes.
• Standard Hotel Hotel management application for small hospitality businesses covering front desk, reservations, and guest management.
• Standard Eats Restaurant management application for food service businesses, integrating with POS systems such as NCR Orderman for order management.
• Standard POS Point of Sale module for retail environments with real-time reporting, financial overview, inventory management, customer loyalty programs, multi-location tracking, and POS offline functionality.
• Digital Office Paperless and collaborative digital work environment upgrade for Standard ERP including Communications Center, Workflow Overview, Calendar & Task Manager, and Business Approvals for remote working.
• AI in Standard ERP

Quantifiable outcome

• Villa Kazbek saves approximately 1000 labour hours per year through front desk, restaurant, and accounting integration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability8 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Analogyx BIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnalogyx BI is a real-time data integration and data analytics platform with inbuilt data warehousing. Provides 50+ visualization types, 30+ pre-built dashboards, and 300+ pre-built KPIs. Available in UK, USA, Canada, UAE, Kenya, South Africa, Mexico, and Australia.
• AvalaracoreTechnology or IntegrationHeadquartered in Seattle, Avalara is one of only six certified Streamlined Sales Tax compliance service providers. Automates tax calculations as invoices are entered, ensuring compliance with US and Canadian tax authorities.
• CyberSourcecoreTechnology or IntegrationCyberSource, a subsidiary of Visa headquartered in California, is a leading online payment and fraud management services provider serving over 400,000 businesses worldwide.
• SiteMindercoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian-based company providing solutions for the travel and hotel industry. Their channel management service allows hotels to manage online room bookings from Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Orbitz and more through a single dashboard integrated with Standard ERP.
• SmartCargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartCargo is a logistics software developed on HansaWorld's Standard ERP technology using Blockchain for data integrity and security. Connects producers, distributors, freight forwards, and stakeholders into an organised ecosystem.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Odoo: Open-source ERP/CRM suite targeting SMBs with modular pricing and a large third-party app ecosystem. Directly competes for similar customers with an integrated, modular suite and aggressive pricing model.
• Sage Group: UK-listed global provider of accounting and ERP software for SMBs and mid-market. Most direct competitor given overlapping SMB accounting/ERP positioning, multi-country footprint, and similar channel-led GTM.
• Acumatica: Cloud-native ERP for SMB and mid-market with strong distribution, manufacturing, and project accounting modules. Closely comparable in target customer and integrated suite approach.
• Epicor: ERP provider focused on manufacturing, distribution, retail, and hospitality verticals — directly overlapping with HansaWorld's Production, Rental, and Hotel/Restaurant modules.
• SYSPRO: ERP vendor specializing in manufacturing and distribution for SMB/mid-market. Comparable customer profile, vertical focus, and partner-led distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Oracle NetSuite: Cloud-native ERP platform from Oracle serving SMB through mid-market. Competes with HansaWorld's Standard ERP in the mid-market cloud ERP category with substantially larger R&D and sales resources.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud ERP for SMB/mid-market, deeply integrated with Microsoft 365. Competes head-to-head for SMB ERP deals and benefits from Microsoft ecosystem leverage that HansaWorld lacks.
• SAP Business One: SAP's ERP offering for small businesses and subsidiaries of larger enterprises. Overlaps with HansaWorld's manufacturing, distribution, and project management modules at the lower end of SAP's market.
• Infor: Cloud ERP vendor with industry-specific suites (Infor CloudSuite) for manufacturing, distribution, and hospitality. Competes in similar verticals with a larger installed base.
• QuickBooks (Intuit): Dominant SMB accounting platform from Intuit. Competes with HansaWorld's Standard Accounts/CRM/POS sub-brands at the very small business end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HansaWorld
• Facebookfacebook.com/160799890645982
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hansaworld

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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