M·SOFT

What M·SOFT does

M·SOFT Organisationsberatung GmbH is a German software vendor founded in 1985 and headquartered in Dissen, Lower Saxony, that develops modular ERP, time-tracking, document management, and financial accounting software primarily for the Handwerk (craft trades), wholesale, and light-manufacturing segments of the German Mittelstand. The product portfolio centers on the PASST+/PASST.prime ERP for trades, Business five and the newer VenDoc ERP for broader trade/SME use, the TIME4 mobile and stationary time-tracking application, the ELO ECM Suite and OneQrew DMS for GoBD-compliant document management, EURO FIBU for financial accounting, the PPS System for production planning, and the DachTools 3D roof-measurement module. All products share a unified database architecture that allows data entered once to flow across modules, and are delivered as on-premise, subscription, or cloud/SaaS, with PASST+ publicly listed at €89–€179 per first user per month. M·SOFT operates from headquarters and regional offices (Hamburg, Berlin/Eggersdorf, Koblenz/Kaisersesch, Stuttgart) and distributes through a network of more than 30 certified Fachhändler across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, selling primarily to SMB and mid-market customers in 9 industry verticals, with a stated installed base of approximately 5,500 customers and 40,000+ workstations. In 2025 the company became part of the OneQrew family (parent: OneQrew GmbH) and subsequently launched an AI-augmented product line (PASST+ KI Pakete) featuring the HalloPetra voice/telephony assistant.

Name

M·SOFT

Legal name

M-SOFT Organisationsberatung GmbH

Website

https://msoft.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

M·SOFT is a Dissen-based German software vendor founded in 1985 that develops modular ERP, time tracking, document management, and financial accounting software for craft trades, wholesale, and light-manufacturing SMBs in the DACH region, distributed through direct sales and 30+ certified resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Software for Trades and Mittelstand

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

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

• ERP software trades
• Mobile time tracking
• Document management system
• Financial accounting software
• Production planning software

Headquarters

HQ city

Dissen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Licenses & Subscriptions: M-SOFT generates revenue primarily from software licenses and subscriptions for its ERP product families (PASST.prime/PASST.plus, Business five, VenDoc). Products are offered in multiple delivery models: on-premise perpetual license, monthly/annual subscription (SaaS), and rental models. The PASST+ product line is offered as a subscription with tiered packages (S/M/L) starting at €89/month for the first user.
2. Document Management Systems: Revenue from ELO ECM Suite, OneQrew DMS, and M-SOFT DMS products. Offered as on-premise perpetual licenses, subscriptions, or fully managed SaaS/cloud solutions. Licensing models vary between ELO (enterprise-grade) and OneQrew DMS (SMB-focused).
3. TIME4 Time Tracking: TIME4 is offered as a standalone or bundled product. Pricing is subscription-based with modules. Approximately 1,500 companies and 35,000 users use TIME4, indicating a recurring revenue base from time-tracking subscriptions. Discounts of 5-15% are offered when bundled with PASST+ packages.
4. Financial & Payroll Software: EURO FIBU (financial accounting) and payroll solutions through partners BRZ and Quick-Lohn generate revenue. BRZ offers both outsourcing services and software licensing for larger companies (20+ employees); Quick-Lohn targets smaller businesses. These are partner-delivered solutions with M-SOFT acting as the reseller and integrator.
5. Professional Services & Implementation: Revenue from software implementation, consulting, training, and hotline support services. The helpdesk/support page notes that support is billed in 15-minute increments at prevailing hourly rates. Training is offered through the M-SOFT Akademie (online courses and webinars).
6. PPS System – Production Planning: Production Planning and Scheduling (PPS) module as part of Business five. Offered as an add-on module to the base ERP license. Revenue is generated through module licenses tied to the core ERP system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

M·SOFT develops and sells modular business software for trade (Handwerk), commerce, and manufacturing businesses in the DACH region. Its core offering centers on ERP platforms (PASST+/PASST.prime, Business five, VenDoc) that cover the full commercial lifecycle from quote to invoice, complemented by TIME4 mobile time-tracking, ELO ECM Suite and OneQrew DMS for document management, EURO FIBU for financial accounting, and PPS for production planning. All products share a unified database and are available as on-premise, subscription, or SaaS deployments.

Product overview

M·SOFT offers a modular, platform-plus-products architecture for trade, manufacturing, and wholesale businesses. The core ERP platforms include PASST+/PASST.prime for craft trades (roofing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical), Business five for manufacturing and trading companies, and VenDoc as an all-in-one ERP solution. These are complemented by specialized modules: TIME4 for mobile/stationary time tracking, EURO FIBU for financial accounting, ELO ECM Suite and OneQrew DMS for document management, DachTools for 3D roof calculation, and PPS System for production planning. AI capabilities are available through PASST+ KI packages (Paket M and L) with the HalloPetra AI telephone assistant. All products are designed for German-speaking markets (DACH region) with GOBD compliance and are available as on-premise, hosted, or subscription/cloud models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PASST.plus / PASST.prime: Modular business software for trade and small businesses - covers order processing, project management, and quotation
• TIME4
• OneQrew DMS
• ELO ECM Suite
• EURO FIBU
• VenDoc

Products and services

• PASST+ Modular ERP and order processing software for trade businesses (roofers, carpenters, wood construction) covering all processes from quote to invoicing with mobile capability including offline operation on construction sites. Supports E-Rechnung (ZUGFeRD/XRechnung) compliance.
• PASST.prime Branch-optimized ERP system for SHK (plumbing/heating), electrical, and building technology trades with integrated quote management, order processing, and project management in one platform.
• Business five Flexible ERP solution for manufacturing, trade, and craft businesses with modular structure covering order processing, inventory management, quotation, and production planning. Includes PPS (Production Planning and Scheduling) module, barcode/MDE warehouse management, and CTI integration.
• TIME4 Mobile and stationary time tracking software for capturing work hours directly on construction sites or in the office with real-time reporting. Available via smartphone, tablet, PC, or terminal with offline capability. Captures GPS location, photos, weather data, tachograph import, and feeds directly into payroll and post-calculation.
• EURO FIBU Professional financial accounting software with GoBD compliance, customizable business cockpit dashboard with drag-and-drop tiles, chart of accounts management, automated bank statement imports, accounts payable/receivable management, cash book, and electronic payment processing.
• ELO ECM Suite Enterprise Content Management system for revision-secure document archiving, workflow automation, OCR text recognition, barcoding, digital personnel files, digital contract management (ELO Contract), knowledge management (ELO Knowledge), and Microsoft Teams/Microsoft 365 integration. Available as on-premise, hosted, or cloud solution.
• OneQrew DMS Lean document management system for small to medium-sized businesses with GoBD-compliant archiving, automatic document processing, full-text and attribute search, email archiving, and integration with ERP, CRM, and DATEV via API. Available as cloud, on-premise, or hybrid deployment.
• VenDoc All-in-one ERP software for trade and SME connecting project management, orders, purchasing, inventory, and service with web and app-based deployment for office, construction site, and customer service integration.
• PPS System Production Planning and Scheduling system for job, batch, and individual manufacturing with modular structure, quick implementation, and flexible expansion capabilities. Offered as an add-on module to the Business five base ERP license.
• Lohn / Baulohn (Payroll) Payroll and construction payroll processing through partners BRZ (outsourcing or software for 20+ employees) and Quick-Lohn (self-service for small businesses). Integrated with M-SOFT ERP for automated time data transfer.
• DachTools 3D roof calculation module for roofing contractors enabling digital roof form construction on screen or tablet with automatic exact quantity takeoff that transfers directly into PASST.prime for precise quotes. Includes 3-step workflow: roof construction, professional measurement, object-specific quotation.
• M-SOFT DMS Entry-level document management system for small businesses enabling structured, digital, GoBD-compliant archiving of business documents with own folder structures and full-text search.
• Warenwirtschaft Handelsbetriebe Flexible ERP solution for wholesale trade with modular structure covering process organization, inventory management, purchasing, and sales with integrated maintenance and service management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 workstations running M-SOFT software, indicating deep market penetration in the German trades sector
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and minor.

• DachToolscoreTechnology or IntegrationDachTools provides 3D roof calculation and digital measurement tools for roofers and carpenters. The tool generates precise roof measurements in 3 steps (roof construction, professional measurement, object-specific quotation) that transfer directly into M-SOFT's PASST.prime/PASST.plus ERP via seamless integration, enabling roofers to generate accurate quotes without manual re-entry.
• mobile offercoreTechnology or Integrationmobile offer is an SHK (plumbing/heating) home tech configurator that saves up to 80% time on quote generation. It contains over 8,200 BOMs and 33,000 sub-positions for SHK work. Fully compatible with PASST.plus and integrated with 30 industry partners. SHK contractors use mobile offer alongside M-SOFT ERP for faster quote turnaround.
• EDS KleinstandardTechnology or IntegrationEDS Klein provides an extensive electrical catalog with ~225,000 article and 28,000 service positions covering complete rooms, apartments, and houses for the electrical trade. The catalog is continuously updated. Integrated with M-SOFT ERP to reduce manual data entry for electrical contractors.
• geoCapturestandardTechnology or IntegrationgeoCapture develops cloud applications for mobile workers: vehicle tracking, telematics, tool tracking, and digital route planning. Based in Hopsten, Germany, geoCapture delivers 100% cloud solutions for industry and trades, complementing M-SOFT's fleet/logistics ERP features.
• Nord West Business ConsultstandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified ELO partner specializing in CAD integration. Offers the ELO CAD Manager as a fully integrated solution for managing and archiving CAD drawings and models in a revision-secure manner, complementing M-SOFT's ELO DMS offering for engineering businesses.
• SYMBIO Consult GmbHstandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSYMBIO Consult GmbH provided external project management support for Keil Anlagenbau's ERP implementation with M-SOFT. SYMBIO helped restructure business processes, optimize workflows, and coordinate the go-live within 3.5 months.
• BRZcoreTechnology or IntegrationBRZ provides payroll and salary accounting software integrated with M-SOFT's ERP suite. BRZ offers both outsourcing of payroll processing and on-premise software for companies with 20+ employees. Integration enables automatic transfer of time-tracking data from TIME4 to payroll for accurate, compliant wage processing.
• Quick-LohnstandardTechnology or IntegrationQuick-Lohn is a payroll solution for smaller businesses, integrated with M-SOFT's ERP. Enables small trades businesses to handle payroll themselves simply and straightforwardly. M-SOFT recommends Quick-Lohn as an entry-level payroll option alongside its ERP.
• Hardy SchmitzstandardTechnology or IntegrationHardy Schmitz is an electrical wholesale distributor with 90 years of tradition and over 400,000 quality articles. The company offers a modern web shop and eBusiness services. While primarily a supply chain partner, Hardy Schmitz's digital catalog and ordering systems complement M-SOFT's procurement module.
• DatafoxstandardTechnology or IntegrationDatafox develops embedded systems for time and data capture and is a technology leader in electronic data collection. Ergonomic mobile and stationary terminals provide tamper-proof data for precise billing, planning, control, and optimization. Compatible with M-SOFT's TIME4 time-tracking solution.
• PTC GPS-ServicesstandardTechnology or IntegrationPTC Telematik provides satellite-based telematics solutions for fleet management with over 15 years of experience. Solutions include real-time vehicle tracking, route management, and mobile logbooks. Development, hardware, and data storage are handled in-house on servers in Frankfurt/Main. Complements M-SOFT's logistics and fleet management features.
• MicrosoftstandardTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft is listed as a technology partner. M-SOFT integrates with Microsoft products including Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams. ELO ECM Suite integrates with Microsoft Teams for collaborative document editing. M-SOFT also uses Microsoft infrastructure for cloud services.
• VeeamstandardTechnology or IntegrationVeeam provides backup and replication solutions enabling Always-On Business operations. Veeam Backup & Replication ensures Verified Protection, transparent RTPO compliance, and reduces infrastructure and operational costs. Used by M-SOFT to ensure customer data protection and disaster recovery capabilities.
• HPstandardTechnology or IntegrationHP provides printing solutions, personal computing, software, services, and IT infrastructure. M-SOFT's DMS and ERP solutions are compatible with HP hardware for scanning, printing, and document capture workflows.
• Klaus Schouler UnternehmensberatungminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKlaus Schouler combines trades expertise with financial expertise. He supports businesses in planning and organizing internal change processes and identifies growth opportunities. Listed as a consulting partner on M-SOFT's partner page.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG: Lexware is the dominant German SMB accounting and ERP software suite with strong Handwerk (Lexware Handwerk) and construction offerings. Both companies compete for the same German trades customers with comparable ERP, accounting, and document management features, making them the closest direct peer.
• Sage GmbH: Sage offers Sage 50 Handwerk and Sage Office Line, both targeting German Handwerk and Mittelstand ERP. Sage competes head-to-head with M-SOFT in trades verticals with similar breadth of accounting, ERP, and payroll capabilities for SMBs.
• abas Software AG: abas provides ERP for discrete manufacturing and Mittelstand businesses, with comparable functionality to M-SOFT's Business five product line including production planning, BOM, and project costing for the same German mid-market manufacturing segment.
• proALPHA Software GmbH: proALPHA provides ERP for German and European Mittelstand manufacturing with comparable breadth to M-SOFT's Business five. It competes for the same mid-market manufacturing customers with production planning, project costing, and document management.

Broad incumbents

• SAP SE (SAP Business One): SAP Business One targets the same German Mittelstand and SMB ERP market as M-SOFT but as part of a much broader portfolio including S/4HANA. It represents the dominant incumbent threat with vastly larger R&D resources and global brand recognition.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud ERP for SMBs competes for the same upper end of M-SOFT's addressable market. With deep Microsoft 365 integration (which M-SOFT also partners with), Dynamics poses an incumbent cloud threat that could compress M-SOFT's growth at the mid-market tier.

Emerging players

• Odoo SA: Odoo is a fast-growing open-source/cloud ERP platform expanding aggressively in European SMB markets. While not as specialized for German Handwerk standards as M-SOFT, Odoo's modular pricing model and modern UX appeal to the same digitally progressive trades customers.
• Weclapp GmbH: Weclapp is a German cloud-native ERP targeting SMBs in trade, services, and manufacturing. Its modern subscription model and cloud architecture compete directly with PASST+ and VenDoc for new-logo trades customers seeking a fully cloud-native alternative to on-premise ERP.

Regional players

• Collmex GmbH: Collmex offers German SMB accounting, ERP, and e-commerce software as a cloud solution. While narrower in functionality than M-SOFT, it serves an overlapping German SMB customer base and represents a typical alternative for prospects evaluating entry-level cloud ERP.

Others

• ELO Digital Office GmbH: ELO is M-SOFT's DMS technology partner and ECM market leader in Germany. While ELO does not directly compete on ERP, its document management capabilities overlap with M-SOFT's OneQrew DMS and ELO ECM Suite offerings, representing an adjacent competitor for the document management portion of the customer wallet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MSOFT_PASSTpro

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 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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