Liquid Software

What Liquid Software does

Liquid Software Corporation is a Canadian privately held software company that operates the Liquid-IQ cloud-based ERP platform from its headquarters in Victoria with a secondary office in Edmonton. The platform unifies CRM, quoting, invoicing, real-time dashboards, automated workflows, and financials under a single cloud-based system, and is supported by two-way integrations with Microsoft Dynamics GP (as a modernization layer for legacy ERP users) and QuickBooks (for growing businesses that want enterprise-grade capabilities without platform migration). Liquid Software packages the platform with six industry-specific modules covering aerospace & aviation maintenance, residential construction, modular construction, industrial manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and trucking & 3PL, plus a dedicated oilfield distribution solution, each embedding compliance frameworks and sector-specific terminology.

The platform's technical foundation centers on real-time data aggregation, configurable workflow automation, an AI-Agent layer marketed as enterprise-grade for predictive insights and process automation, and customizable dashboards surfacing sales, operational, and financial metrics. The company claims quantified customer outcomes including a 70% reduction in manual workload, a 50% decrease in error rates, a 40% improvement in decision-making, and a 25% decrease in operational costs, though these figures are self-reported. Implementation is positioned at 4-8 weeks, which is shorter than typical enterprise ERP deployments.

Commercially, Liquid Software generates revenue through SaaS subscriptions (monthly or annual billing) supplemented by professional services for requirements gathering, configuration, data migration, training, and go-live support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market motion is consultative direct enterprise sales anchored on a 10-minute evaluation call, with no evidence of channel partners, resellers, or marketplace listings. The company serves a mix of SMB, mid-market, and enterprise buyers across Canada with stated capability to support customers with global operations, and reports a customer or user count of "8,270+" on its website, although the precise metric is ambiguous in source materials.

Name

Liquid Software

Legal name

Liquid Software Corporation

Website

https://thinkliquid.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Liquid Software is a Canadian cloud ERP company offering the Liquid-IQ platform with AI-powered automation, real-time dashboards, and six vertical-specific modules for aerospace, construction, manufacturing, wholesale, trucking, and oilfield distribution, integrating with Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

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)

Keywords

• Cloud ERP software
• Business management platform
• Industry-specific ERP
• AI-powered automation
• Enterprise resource planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Subscription-based cloud ERP platform with monthly or annual billing for access to Liquid-IQ platform, automation tools, and AI capabilities
2. Implementation Services: Professional services including requirements gathering, configuration, data migration, training, and go-live support typically spanning 4-8 weeks

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Liquid Software sells the Liquid-IQ cloud-based ERP platform, an all-in-one business management system that unifies CRM, quoting, invoicing, real-time dashboards, automated workflows, and financial integration under a single AI-assisted platform. The platform is offered with industry-specific configurations for aerospace & aviation maintenance, residential and modular construction, industrial manufacturing, wholesale distribution, trucking & 3PL, and oilfield distribution, and includes purpose-built integration layers for Microsoft Dynamics GP and QuickBooks users.

Product overview

Liquid-IQ is a unified ERP platform that serves as an operating system for businesses, combining a core all-in-one business management platform with specialized modules. The portfolio includes Liquid-IQ (core platform with CRM, quoting, invoicing, real-time dashboards, and workflow automation), Liquid-IQ for Enterprise (for organizations on Microsoft Dynamics GP or legacy systems), and Liquid-IQ for QuickBooks (for businesses running QuickBooks). Industry-specific solutions include Aerospace & Aviation Maintenance, Residential Construction, Modular Construction, Industrial Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Trucking & 3PL, and Oilfield Distribution software. All solutions integrate AI capabilities and provide actionable intelligence across sales, operations, financials, and leadership functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liquid-IQ

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce manual workload by 70%
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Microsoft Dynamics GPcoreTechnology or IntegrationLiquid-IQ is purpose-built to integrate with Microsoft Dynamics GP, providing a modernization layer for organizations on legacy ERP systems. The platform offers automated workflows, AI assistance, and compliance features without requiring full migration away from Dynamics GP.
• QuickBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless automated syncing between Liquid-IQ and QuickBooks eliminates double data entry and keeps financial books accurate. Customers report the QuickBooks integration is seamless and saves time, money, and improves efficiency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NetSuite (Oracle): NetSuite is the dominant cloud ERP for mid-market, directly cited by Liquid as a competitor. Both deliver unified financials, CRM, and operations; NetSuite operates at vastly larger scale and broader geography but targets the same growth-stage enterprise buyers.
• Sage Intacct: Sage Intacct is a cloud financial management and ERP platform serving SMB and mid-market customers. Competes with Liquid for growing businesses on QuickBooks who need real-time financials and operational visibility without full ERP migrations.
• SAP Business One: SAP's mid-market ERP serves similar SMB/mid-market customers in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and project-based industries. Competes on vertical depth in manufacturing and distribution where Liquid also plays.

Direct peers

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's mid-market cloud ERP is the primary migration target for Dynamics GP users that Liquid also targets. Both sell consultatively to SMB/mid-market organizations seeking unified financials, operations, and supply chain functionality, and compete for the same ISV/partner ecosystem.
• Odoo: Odoo is an open-source, modular ERP platform offering CRM, inventory, manufacturing, and accounting modules aimed at SMB and mid-market. Its modular pricing and broad app marketplace compete directly with Liquid-IQ's all-in-one thesis, especially in cost-sensitive verticals.
• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native mid-market ERP with industry editions for manufacturing, distribution, construction, and retail. Competes with Liquid for the same underserved mid-market segment with industry-specific workflows and customer-friendly licensing.
• Epicor Kinetic: Epicor's cloud ERP specializes in manufacturing, distribution, and aerospace supply chain management. Overlaps directly with Liquid's industrial manufacturing and aerospace modules, serving mid-market industrial customers.
• SYSPRO: SYSPRO is an ERP focused on manufacturing and distribution verticals, including make-to-order and process manufacturing. Competes with Liquid's industrial manufacturing and wholesale distribution modules for similar mid-market industrial buyers.

Emerging players

• JobBOSS by ExactONE / E2 Shop: JobBOSS is a small-shop ERP for job shops and small manufacturers, addressing a similar SMB manufacturing segment as Liquid's industrial manufacturing module. Both target owner-operated and small-batch manufacturers needing project/job tracking.
• Buildertrend: Buildertrend is a SaaS platform for residential construction project management including scheduling, budgeting, and customer communication. Competes with Liquid's residential and modular construction modules for the same home-builder customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liquid-software-corporation

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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