microTOOL
microTOOL GmbH is a Berlin-based German software company, founded in 1984, that develops requirements engineering and project management software (objectiF RM, objectiF RPM, in-STEP BLUE) for regulated industries, public administration, automotive, medical technology, and engineering firms across the DACH region.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What microTOOL does
microTOOL GmbH is a privately held German software company headquartered in Berlin, founded in 1984, that develops and sells requirements engineering (RE) and project management (PM) software primarily to organizations in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The company serves regulated and process-intensive industries — including plant and mechanical engineering, automotive (Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262), aerospace and defense, medical technology, and German-speaking public administration — where complete traceability (lückenlose Traceability), compliance documentation, and process standard alignment (V-Modell XT, PRINCE2, Scrum, HERMES) are procurement-critical.
The product portfolio consists of three proprietary software tools: objectiF RM (focused requirements engineering with UML/SysML modeling and traceability), objectiF RPM (integrated RE + project and portfolio management with collaboration features such as chat, video conferencing, and screen sharing), and in-STEP BLUE (process-based project planning supporting multiple standards). In 2026, microTOOL added generative AI features for requirements quality analysis and documentation support across all three products and introduced a Jira integration for bidirectional issue-tracking synchronization.
microTOOL operates a direct enterprise sales motion complemented by a tier-1 system integrator partnership with SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH, consulting partnerships (HOOD, masVenta, Siebenhofer), and certification partnerships with IREB (CPRE Silver Partner). Revenue is generated through software licenses (perpetual/subscription with 30-day free trials), training seminars (IREB CPRE and AI4RE Micro-Credential), consulting services, and special academic licensing for universities. The company is managed by Geschäftsführer Enrico Fritz and René Rönisch, with no disclosed external investors or parent entity.
microTOOL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- microTOOL
- Legal name
- microTOOL GmbH
- Website
- https://microtool.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- microTOOL GmbH is a Berlin-based German software company, founded in 1984, that develops requirements engineering and project management software (objectiF RM, objectiF RPM, in-STEP BLUE) for regulated industries, public administration, automotive, medical technology, and engineering firms across the DACH region.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
microTOOL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Requirements Engineering and Project Management Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Project, Program & Product Management (EDAGANAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools) (EDABAFAA)
Keywords
Where microTOOL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berlin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
microTOOL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Software Licenses: Perpetual or subscription licenses for objectiF RM, objectiF RPM, and in-STEP BLUE software products. 30-day free trials available for evaluation.
- Training and Seminars: Revenue from seminars including IREB CPRE Foundation Level, IREB AI4RE Micro-Credential, and tool training sessions.
- Consulting Services: Consulting services for requirements engineering and project management implementation and customization.
- Academic and Research Licensing: Special discounted conditions for universities and research institutions in German-speaking countries.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free Trial - 30 days evaluation period |
| Subscription | Annual | Academic/Research Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels9 records
microTOOL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
microTOOL develops and sells three proprietary software products for requirements engineering and project management: objectiF RM (requirements engineering), objectiF RPM (integrated requirements engineering and project management), and in-STEP BLUE (process-based project planning supporting V-Modell XT, Automotive SPICE, PRINCE2, Scrum, and ISO standards). The company also provides IREB-certified training, tool seminars, webinars, and consulting services for implementation and customization, primarily for German-speaking enterprise and public-sector customers.
Product overview
microTOOL offers a portfolio of three integrated software products for requirements engineering and project management. objectiF RM is the focused Requirements Engineering software for requirements analysis, documentation, and traceability. objectiF RPM extends this with comprehensive project and portfolio management capabilities, creating a unified solution from stakeholder requirements through development and testing. in-STEP BLUE is the process-based project planning and management software that supports multiple process standards and methodologies. Together, these products address the full lifecycle of systems engineering, from initial requirements gathering through project execution and delivery, serving regulated industries, plant and machine engineering, public administration, and software/digital services organizations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- objectiF RM: Requirements Engineering Software - focused on requirements management and analysis for software and systems development.
- objectiF RPM
- in-STEP BLUE
Products and services
- objectiF RM Requirements Engineering software for analyzing, documenting, and managing requirements for software and systems development. Supports traceability, change management, QA and test management, and document management. Targets organizations in regulated industries and systems engineering.
- objectiF RPM Integrated Requirements Engineering and Project Management software providing end-to-end solution from stakeholder needs to IT systems, covering requirements management, project and portfolio management, development, and testing. Includes integrated chat, video conferencing, and screen sharing.
- in-STEP BLUE Process-based project planning and management software supporting multiple process models and standards including V-Modell XT, Automotive SPICE, PRINCE2, Scrum, and CoreProcess for agile methodologies. Used by customers since 2007 with easy customization to internal needs.
Quantifiable outcome
- Higher system quality while reducing costs through lower effort for troubleshooting and error correction
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use microTOOL
Customer profileNamed customers29 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
microTOOL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability7 records
Feature6 records
microTOOL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbHcoreSVA is one of Germany's leading system integrators with 3,000+ employees at 27 locations. Headquartered in Wiesbaden, founded 1997. Provides implementation, training, rollout support and can host microTOOL applications on SVA multi-cloud environments. Supports process maturity analyses, tool selection and integration.
- HOOD GmbH / HOOD GroupcoreRenowned RE tool manufacturer and partner at the largest RE conference in Europe (REConf). Long-standing partnership for digital and agile transformation topics. HOOD provides consulting and implementation services using microTOOL tools.
- masVenta Business GmbHsecondaryProvides requirements engineering and business analysis consulting. Long-term partnership with focus on adding value to clients through requirements engineering expertise.
- Siebenhofer Consulting (SieITMCi)secondaryProvides consulting and training for introducing methods, processes, models and tools for good requirements engineering across different industries internationally.
- GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e.V.secondaryGerman Association for Project Management. Partnership for project management community engagement and thought leadership.
- PMI Germany ChaptersecondaryProject Management Institute Germany Chapter. Partnership for project management professional community engagement.
- ASQF - IT-ExpertennetzwerksecondaryExpert network for IT quality and software engineering. Partnership for industry expertise and networking.
- Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR)coreCooperative study program in computer sciences. Dual study arrangement with 3-month rotation between theory and practice. Students can earn Bachelor of Science in 3 years while working at microTOOL.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
microTOOL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- HOOD Group: European RE/ALM tool manufacturer and consulting firm that partners with microTOOL at REConf; an adjacent industry participant with overlapping customer base in DACH requirements engineering.
Direct peers
- Visure Solutions: Dedicated requirements management platform targeting regulated industries; directly comparable in product scope to objectiF RM and competes for similar compliance-driven use cases.
- Jama Software: Pure-play requirements management and traceability platform serving regulated industries (medical, automotive, aerospace); directly comparable in functionality and customer profile to objectiF RM/RPM.
- Intland codeBeamer: Germany-based ALM/RE platform covering requirements, test, and project management — a closely comparable European mid-market alternative to microTOOL's objectiF and in-STEP BLUE products.
Emerging players
- Innoslate: Systems engineering and requirements management tool with MBSE capabilities; a smaller, more specialized alternative serving similar model-based systems engineering customers.
Broad incumbents
- Siemens Polarion: Siemens-owned ALM/requirements management suite covering requirements, test, and application lifecycle management; directly competes with objectiF RM/RPM in automotive, aerospace, and medical verticals and is the most relevant large-platform competitor in DACH.
- IBM Engineering (DOORS): IBM's engineering lifecycle management family, anchored by DOORS Next, competes head-on with microTOOL in regulated, large-enterprise requirements engineering and traceability use cases globally.
- Atlassian Jira: Dominant cloud-native issue tracking and PPM platform with extensive plugin ecosystem for requirements and agile workflows; competes most directly with in-STEP BLUE's Scrum/Agile positioning and in the digital services vertical.
- Microsoft Azure DevOps: Integrated PPM/ALM suite with requirements, work items, and test management; increasingly the default enterprise ALM platform, competing with microTOOL in software and digital services customer segments.
- PTC (Windchill / Codebeamer acquisition): PLM/ALM vendor with requirements engineering capabilities through its Codebeamer acquisition; broad-incumbent alternative for automotive and industrial customers evaluating microTOOL.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
microTOOL social profiles
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Valuation estimate
microTOOL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
microTOOL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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microTOOL M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about microTOOL
What does microTOOL do?
microTOOL develops and sells three proprietary software products for requirements engineering and project management: objectiF RM (requirements engineering), objectiF RPM (integrated requirements engineering and project management), and in-STEP BLUE (process-based project planning supporting V-Modell XT, Automotive SPICE, PRINCE2, Scrum, and ISO standards). The company also provides IREB-certified training, tool seminars, webinars, and consulting services for implementation and customization, primarily for German-speaking enterprise and public-sector customers.
Is microTOOL a public or private company?
microTOOL is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was microTOOL founded?
microTOOL was founded in 1984. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is microTOOL based?
microTOOL is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does microTOOL make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are training and Seminars, consulting Services and academic and Research Licensing.
Who are microTOOL's main competitors?
HOOD Group is listed as an others. Direct peers are Visure Solutions, Jama Software and Intland codeBeamer. Innoslate is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Siemens Polarion, IBM Engineering (DOORS), Atlassian Jira, Microsoft Azure DevOps and PTC (Windchill / Codebeamer acquisition).
Does microTOOL have an API?
No public API is recorded for microTOOL.
What industry is microTOOL in?
microTOOL's product category is Requirements Engineering and Project Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAGANAE, Project, Program & Product Management, with a secondary code of EDABAFAA, Software Development (Programming, Frameworks, Dev Tools). Its NAICS code is 5132.