What Omni Accounts does

Omni Accounts is a Durban-headquartered ERP and accounting software company serving small to large businesses primarily in South Africa, operating as a subsidiary of UK-based Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS). The company has been in market for approximately 35 years (founded circa 1989, previously branded as Klipboard and renamed in 2024) and claims a 42,000-user installed base across South Africa within a parent group that serves 34,000+ customers in 76 countries.

The core product is a Windows-based ERP platform delivered through six pre-configured bundles — Trader, POS, Business, Business Pro, Enterprise, and Premium — covering 20% to 100% of total functionality. Underpinning the architecture is a proprietary modular 'switch' system that allows customers to toggle individual features on or off and pay only for what they use; the company states this model is unique among competitors. The software supports multi-currency, multi-branch, multi-warehouse operations and includes modules for manufacturing (BOM), job costing, MRP, advanced inventory control, serial/batch tracking, CRM, vehicle loading and scheduling, and a RESTful API. Deployment is on-premise Windows with hybrid cloud apps interfacing to the Omni database, cloud hosting through dealers/partners, and a full cloud WIP with an MVP targeted at Q2 2023.

Revenue is generated through a one-time perpetual software license (base packages, R799-R11,176 in ZAR), an Annual License Fee (ALF) as a percentage of software value applied to certain modules and the Premium tier, optional monthly rental as an alternative to upfront purchase, and professional services for setup/onboarding. Distribution runs through a South African dealer network (with dealers also providing terminal-services hosting), supplemented by direct website enquiry, phone, and email sales. The target segments are manufacturing, retail, and distribution businesses of roughly 10-50 staff, with notable customers including Serco Truck Bodies & Trailers, Shaves Paint, Superfoods (Soaring Free), Ultra-Flow, SteriTech, and Hawk Pumps.

Name

Omni Accounts

Legal name

Kerridge Commercial Systems Limited

Website

https://omniaccounts.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Omni Accounts is a Durban-headquartered South African ERP and accounting software provider (subsidiary of UK-based Kerridge Commercial Systems) serving 42,000 users across manufacturing, retail, and distribution SMBs through a modular Windows-based platform with a proprietary pay-per-switch pricing model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP and Accounting Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), Retail ERP (Merchandising, POS Back Office) (HDAEAEAD), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• ERP software
• Accounting software
• Inventory management
• Business management
• Financial reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Durban

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (One-time purchase): Base software purchased as a once-off payment with no annual license fees for the base system. Prices range from R799 (Trader) to R13,709 (Premium) for single user.
2. Annual License Fees (ALF): Ongoing annual license fees calculated as a percentage of software value. Applies to certain modules and switches. Monthly rental option also available as alternative to upfront purchase.
3. Setup and Onboarding Services: Initial setup and onboarding costs may apply. Professional services for implementation and training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Omni Accounts develops and sells modular ERP and accounting software for South African small, medium, and large businesses. The product is delivered as pre-configured bundles (Trader, POS, Business, Business Pro, Enterprise, and Premium) with switch-based add-on modules covering banking, customers, suppliers, stock control, manufacturing BOM, MRP, job costing, multi-currency, multi-branch, CRM, vehicle loading, and a RESTful API. The platform runs on Windows with cloud hosting and hybrid cloud options and is sold via perpetual licenses, annual license fees, and monthly rentals.

Product overview

Omni Accounts is an ERP and accounting software company offering a modular platform with pre-configured bundle packages (Trader, Business, Business Pro, Enterprise, and Premium) designed for businesses of all sizes from small to large enterprises. The platform includes core accounting modules (Banking, Customers, General Ledger, Nominal Ledger, Stock Control, Suppliers) and extensive ERP modules (Advanced Inventory Control, Manufacturing BOM, Stock Serial & Batch Numbers, MRP, Job Costing, CRM/Communications, Multi-Currency, Multi-Company Branches, Vehicle Loading & Scheduling, Omni API & Automation, Report Writer, and Omni Dashboards). The modular pricing model allows businesses to only pay for features they use, with add-on switches that can be enabled or disabled. The software runs on Windows with cloud hosting and hybrid cloud options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trader Bundle Entry-level accounting and stock control bundle for small VAT-registered businesses, offering about 20% of total functionality with Banking, Customers, Suppliers, General Ledger, and Basic Stock modules. Add-on switches include Advanced Stock and Basic Manufacturing.
• Point of Sale (POS) Bundle Shop-front POS bundle equivalent in core functionality to Trader but with Point of Sale, Basic MRP, Basic CRM and Basic Report Writer included; annual license fees apply.
• Business Bundle Mid-tier accounting and ERP bundle delivering about 40% of total functionality, including Banking, Customers, Suppliers, GL and Stock plus Basic MRP, Multi Currency, Basic CRM, Report Writer and API.
• Business Pro Bundle Advanced bundle for small-to-medium businesses providing 60% of total functionality, including MRP, Multi Branch, Price Matrix, Report Writer, CRM, API and advanced accounting features.
• Enterprise Bundle ERP bundle for established medium-sized businesses covering 75% of total functionality, adding Payment Gateway Integration, Pure VAT, Multiple Currencies, CRM, Unlimited Companies, Multiple Stock Warehouses, Serial and Batch Number Tracking and Bill of Materials (Manufacturing) on top of Business Pro.
• Premium Bundle Top-tier full-functionality ERP and accounting bundle (100% of total functionality) for large enterprises, adding Vehicle Loading and Distribution, 105 extra User-defined Fields, RESTful Web-service/API, Job Costing Suite (Job Cards, Job Categories, Employee Timesheets) and Supplier Purchase Order Approvals on top of Enterprise.
• Omni API & Automation Module Standalone integration and automation add-on enabling RESTful API connectivity with external systems and automated processes such as payroll, invoicing, reporting, and eCommerce data import/export. Available as a switch feature, with full version included in the Premium bundle.
• Manufacturing (BOM) Module Standalone Bill of Materials manufacturing add-on that links sales and purchase orders to raw materials, stores recipes and manages production batches and job costing for manufacturing processes.
• Job Costing Suite Standalone job profitability and costing add-on comprising Job Cards, Job Categories and Employee Timesheets, linking customer quotes to jobs and tracking estimated versus actual costs throughout job processing.
• Advanced Inventory Control Module Standalone advanced stock and inventory management add-on for retailers, distributors and manufacturers, providing stock-level monitoring, sales-order-driven demand visibility, purchase-order-driven supply tracking, and automated cost-price updates from supplier invoices and deliveries.
• Material Requirement & Planning (MRP) Module Standalone production and material planning add-on designed to prevent stockouts and overstock situations in manufacturing, distribution and retail operations.
• Vehicle Loading & Scheduling Module Standalone logistics add-on for distributors tracking vehicles, drivers and customer routes to optimise product distribution from sales order through to delivery. Included with the Premium bundle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,000 users trust Omni Accounts software
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dealer Network (South Africa)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African dealer network that sells, implements and hosts Omni Accounts software. Dealers provide local support and can host entire company users through terminal services. Some dealers specialize in specific industries and use terminal services to host users for entire companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xero: Xero is a cloud-native accounting platform with growing penetration in South Africa targeting the same small-business VAT-registered customer that Omni's Trader bundle addresses. Both compete for SMB accounting workloads with Xero offering a subscription, browser-based alternative to Omni's Windows-first design.
• Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) K8: K8 is KCS's flagship ERP for distribution, manufacturing, and retail in the UK and Europe. As a sister product within the same parent group, it shares Omni's vertical focus and dealer-led GTM and represents both a peer and a cross-sell channel.
• QuickBooks (Intuit): QuickBooks targets small VAT-registered businesses globally with cloud accounting software. It competes with Omni's Trader and Business bundles for entry-level accounting customers, particularly those prioritizing cloud access and bank integrations over on-premise control.
• Sage Pastel Accounting: Sage Pastel is the dominant accounting and ERP software provider in South Africa, directly competing with Omni Accounts across SMB and mid-market segments. Both target VAT-registered businesses, retailers, and manufacturers with on-premise or hosted accounting suites.
• Sage 200 Evolution: Sage 200 is a mid-market ERP solution sold through Sage's South African channel, overlapping with Omni's Business Pro and Enterprise bundles for manufacturing and distribution customers requiring multi-branch and advanced inventory.

Emerging players

• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native mid-market ERP with strong manufacturing, distribution, and financial modules. It competes with Omni's Enterprise and Premium bundles for customers prioritizing browser-native delivery over on-premise installation.
• Odoo: Odoo is an open-source, modular ERP that overlaps Omni's switch-based modularity with broader app coverage. It targets SMBs globally including South Africa with a cloud-first, subscription-based model that competes on pricing and flexibility.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Business One: SAP Business One is a globally established mid-market ERP sold through partners in South Africa for manufacturing, distribution, and retail. It competes with Omni's Enterprise and Premium bundles for larger customers needing integrated financials and operations.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud ERP from a major platform incumbent that competes for South African SMB and mid-market customers needing integrated accounting, inventory, and manufacturing functionality similar to Omni's bundles.

Regional players

• Tally Solutions: Tally is a dominant SMB accounting software in South Asia with limited South African presence, but its modular pricing and perpetual license model make it a comparable alternative for emerging-market SMB customers weighing on-premise accounting suites.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/omni_accounts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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