What Dicode does

Dicode Oy is a Tampere-based private Finnish software company founded in 2002 that designs, develops, and maintains custom business software for clients across more than 20 industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, government and municipalities, staffing and recruitment, construction, non-profit associations, and food service. The company operates as a project-based professional services firm, engaging enterprise and mid-market clients directly through a small sales team led by CEO Janne Sikiö and project sales lead Jari Savela. In parallel with bespoke development, Dicode maintains a portfolio of proprietary, customizable software products — Tukipuu (workforce dispatch and shift management), Tassu (time tracking), and Ohjepalvelu (centralized help-content management) — which are adapted to each client's processes and form the basis of ongoing service relationships. The company also operates a 3D product configurator capability, exemplified by the August 2025 launch of the Napsu configurator for aluminum louver manufacturer Purso, built on Three.js/WebGL and notable for its license-fee-free commercial model.

Dicode's technology stack is conventional and pragmatic — Java/Spring, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, PostgreSQL, and WebGL-based 3D — chosen for maintainability across long client engagements rather than technical novelty. Its competitive positioning rests on 20+ years of cross-industry domain expertise, an Agile delivery model with active customer collaboration, strong usability and accessibility focus, and an embedded presence in client operations that produces sticky, multi-year relationships (Cavitar and Climecon since 2007; Eläketurvakeskus 2018–2025). In October 2025 the company formalized an official XWiki SAS partnership in Finland, extending its offering into open-source enterprise intranet, document management, and knowledge management. Reported annual revenue is €1.9 million against a headcount of approximately 25, with no external funding, no subsidiaries, and no parent-company relationships disclosed. Dicode is privately held, independently owned, and operates from a single headquarters in Tampere.

Name

Dicode

Legal name

Dicode Oy

Website

https://dicode.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dicode Oy is a Tampere-based Finnish custom software company that designs bespoke business software and proprietary products (Tukipuu, Tassu, Ohjepalvelu, 3D configurators) for enterprise and mid-market clients across manufacturing, healthcare, government, staffing, construction, and non-profit sectors in Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Product/Explainer Animation (MPAHACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Software consulting services
• 3D product configurator
• Workforce management software
• Time tracking system

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampere

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Dicode designs and implements bespoke software solutions tailored to each customer's business processes. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements, covering all stages of the software lifecycle from ideation to delivered product. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific.
2. Software Products (Tukipuu, Tassu, Ohjepalvelu): Dicode develops and maintains its own branded software products for workforce dispatch, time tracking, and help content management. These are customized per client and sold as part of ongoing service relationships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dicode designs, develops, and maintains bespoke software solutions tailored to each customer's business processes, covering the full lifecycle from ideation through delivered product. Beyond custom software, the company sells three proprietary products — Tukipuu (workforce/job dispatch and payroll), Tassu (time tracking), and Ohjepalvelu (centralized help content) — and offers a browser-based 3D product configurator service built on Three.js/WebGL for industrial manufacturers such as Purso, Climecon, and Cavitar.

Product overview

Dicode offers a portfolio of proprietary software products combined with custom software development services. Their core products include Tukipuu (workforce management and job placement), Tassu (time tracking), and Ohjepalvelu (help documentation system). They provide 3D product configurator services and custom software development for web applications, mobile systems, and integrations. The company serves diverse industries including healthcare, industrial manufacturing, construction, and public sector with both ready products and tailored solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tukipuu: Tukipuu software products for staffing and work shift management across various industries. Covers the entire process from order reception to payroll and invoicing.
• Tassu
• Ohjepalvelu

Products and services

• Räätälöity ohjelmistokehitys (Custom Software Development) Bespoke software development services for web applications, mobile-friendly systems, user interfaces, and system integrations tailored to specific customer needs across manufacturing, healthcare, public sector, construction, non-profits, and staffing industries.
• Konsultointi ja asiantuntijapalvelut (Consulting and Expert Services) Expert consulting services providing Dicode specialists — software architects, technical designers, developers, UX/UI designers, and project managers — embedded into client teams to fill specific roles and provide flexible software expertise.
• 3D-tuotekonfiguraattori (3D Product Configurator Service) Interactive, browser-based 3D product configuration service built with Three.js (WebGL/OpenGL) that enables customers to select and customize products in 3D with real-time pricing, automatic compatibility checking, and integration with production planning and ordering systems. Targeted at industrial manufacturers such as Purso (aluminum profiles) and Climecon (air handling).
• Tukipuu Workforce dispatch and management software covering the full process from order reception and job placement to shift selection, time tracking, payroll and invoicing. Configurable per industry (including interpreting and restaurant) with TES-rules and client-specific practices.
• Tassu Easy-to-use time tracking system with integration capabilities to task management software, customizable to each company's needs.
• Ohjepalvelu Centralized help-content management system that aggregates help texts and instructions from multiple systems into one location and directs them where needed, with user role-based access control and support for images, links, and videos.
• XWiki Intranet Solutions (XWiki SAS partnership offering)

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction score of 9.3/10 in 2018 surveys.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• XWiki SAScoreTechnology or Integration · 31 October 2025Dicode is the official XWiki SAS partner in Finland. XWiki is an open-source platform for enterprise intranet, document management, and knowledge management. Dicode provides implementation, migration, training, and ongoing support for XWiki-based solutions in Finnish organizations. The partnership enables Dicode to offer open-source information management solutions without vendor lock-in.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reaktor: Finnish software consultancy offering custom development, design, and embedded systems work. Comparable in enterprise sales motion, technology expertise, and public-sector exposure.
• Solita: Finnish tech consultancy with offices in Tampere and Helsinki providing custom software, data, and design services. Comparable in service breadth, enterprise clients, and Nordic operating geography.
• Futurice: Finnish custom software and design consultancy serving enterprise clients across industries. Comparable in service model, tech stack (modern JS, Java), and Nordic client base.
• Vincit: Tampere-headquartered Finnish software company providing custom software development and digital services. Closely comparable in size, geography, and service offering to Dicode, with similar enterprise/mid-market client base.
• Fraktio: Helsinki-based custom software consultancy building digital products and platforms. Comparable in bespoke software delivery, modern tech stack, and enterprise client base in Finland.
• Anders Innovations: Finnish custom software developer serving enterprise and growth-stage clients. Comparable in custom development focus, Finnish geography, and technology stack emphasis on modern web technologies.
• Gofore: Tampere-headquartered digital transformation and software services firm. Comparable in Tampere base, custom software focus, and broad industry coverage including public sector.
• Wunder Finland: Finnish digital agency and custom software developer. Comparable in custom software development focus, enterprise client base, and Nordic geography.

Broad incumbents

• TietoEVRY: Large Nordic IT services and software company with broad portfolio including custom development, public-sector systems, and enterprise software. Overlaps with Dicode across Finnish enterprise and government clients.
• CGI Group: Global IT services firm with strong Nordic presence, providing custom software, systems integration, and consulting. Comparable in enterprise/government focus, but operates at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dicodeoy
• LinkedInar.linkedin.com/company/dicode-oy
• Instagraminstagram.com/dicodeoy
• Xx.com/dicodeoy

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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