Vision-Software Kft

What Vision-Software Kft does

Vision-Software Kft is a privately held Hungarian software company founded in November 1996 and headquartered in Budapest at Pósa Lajos utca 51, operating through a three-entity group (Vision-Software Kft., VS Fejlesztési Stúdió Kft., and Visionsoft Üzleti Megoldások Kft.) with approximately 52 employees. The company develops and sells the Octopus 8 ERP, a fifth-generation integrated enterprise resource planning system consisting of 12 main modules and 5 sub-modules covering sales, purchasing, warehouse, finance, general ledger, fixed assets, e-invoicing, manufacturing, equipment rental, CRM, RMA/service, transportation, document registry, contract management, e-commerce, controlling, and OLAP analytics. Its architectural differentiator is a single shared database that powers an integrated B2B/B2C webstore, RF-based warehouse management, e-procurement, and EDI for Hungarian retail chains, with native integrations to AutoStore robotic storage, Jungheinrich narrow-aisle forklifts, and eleven-plus Hungarian logistics carriers. The technology stack is built on MS-SQL, C# .NET, Delphi, and BI components, with cloud services delivered on Microsoft Azure.

Name

Vision-Software Kft

Legal name

Vision-Software Kft.

Website

https://visionsoft.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vision-Software Kft is a Budapest-based Hungarian ERP vendor founded in 1996 that develops the Octopus 8 ERP, an integrated ERP, B2B/B2C webstore, and warehouse management system serving 150+ SMEs and enterprises across 8 industries in Hungary and 13 partner countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing (Octopus 8 ERP): Perpetual software licenses for the Octopus 8 ERP system and its modules. License pricing is segmented by number of users (10–50 users vs. 50+ users). The base system includes core modules; optional modules (e-commerce, RF warehouse, EDI, RMA, etc.) are add-ons. A 12-month warranty covers bug fixes and regulatory compliance from go-live date.
2. Software Maintenance & Support (Szoftverkövetés): Annual software maintenance and update subscription starting from month 13 after go-live, charged as a percentage of the license price list. Includes version updates and regulatory compliance. Optional SLA levels include extended 24/7 support for critical issues.
3. Rental / Leasing (Bérleti konstrukció): Rental arrangement where the software subscription includes version and regulatory compliance updates, billed on a recurring rental fee basis.
4. Implementation & Consulting Services: Project-based services including needs specification, BPR consulting, process redesign, system configuration, data migration, training, and go-live support. Implementation projects typically span 6–8 months. Charged at hourly rates for non-warranty services.
5. HelpDesk Support: Customer support via online ticket system, email ([email protected]), and phone. Support is provided during business hours with optional 24/7 SLA for contracted partners. Includes tiered priority handling: Critical, Urgent, and Normal issues.
6. IT Operations & Infrastructure Services: Managed IT services including hardware procurement and setup (servers, networks, workstations), virtualized and cloud infrastructure management, and SLA-based maintenance. Hardware partners include Dell, Lenovo, HP, Samsung, and Fujitsu; network solutions use Mikrotik, Ubiquiti, Cisco, and Fortinet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vision-Software Kft develops and sells the Octopus 8 ERP, an integrated enterprise resource planning and web store system for Hungarian SMEs and large enterprises. The platform combines 12 main modules (sales, purchasing, warehouse, finance, manufacturing, CRM, e-commerce, etc.) and 5 sub-modules on a single shared database, enabling real-time data flow between back-office operations, B2B/B2C webstores, RF-based warehouse management, and integrations with logistics carriers, AutoStore robotic systems, and Hungarian tax authority (NAV) e-invoicing. Revenue is generated through perpetual software licensing, annual maintenance subscriptions, rental/leasing arrangements, BPR and implementation consulting, HelpDesk support, and managed IT/cloud infrastructure services.

Product overview

Vision-Software Kft offers the Octopus 8 ERP, a modular integrated enterprise management and business management system as its core product. The system consists of 12 main modules and 5 sub-modules including: Octopus 8 ERP Alaprendszer (Base System with permissions and database), Értékesítés (Sales), Beszerzés (Purchasing) with Beszerzés tervezés (Purchasing Planning), Raktár (Warehouse) with Raktár RF+ (RF+ for mobile/data collection), Pénzügy (Finance), Főkönyv (General Ledger), Tárgyi eszköz (Fixed Assets), E-számla (E-Invoice), Gyártás (Manufacturing), Eszközbérlés (Equipment Rental), CRM, RMA/Szerviz (Warranty/Service), Szállítás (Transportation), Iktató (Registry), Szerződés (Contract), E-kereskedelem (E-Commerce), VIR (Controlling), and OLAP modules. Complementary sub-products include the Integrált webáruház (Integrated Web Store) for B2B/B2C e-commerce, Képviselői rendszer (Representative System) for mobile field sales, Webcsatoló (Web Connector) for external store integration, and E-beszerző (E-Procurement) for supplier automation. Services include Felhő szolgáltatás (Cloud Services on Azure), HelpDesk support, and BPR/raktárlogisztikai tanácsadás (Business Process Reengineering and Warehouse Logistics Consulting).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Octopus 8 ERP Integrated enterprise management and business management system providing computer support from basic business processes to balance sheet preparation. Handles multiple companies and locations with integrated logistics, manufacturing, sales, finance, and accounting modules on a single shared database. Targets Hungarian SMEs and large enterprises.
• Integrated Web Store (Integrált webáruház) B2B and B2C online store natively integrated with the Octopus 8 ERP database, providing real-time inventory, pricing, and customer-specific data synchronization without a separate web database. Targets businesses needing integrated e-commerce.
• Representative System (Képviselői Rendszer) Mobile-optimized system for field sales representatives supporting partner visit data, CRM entry, order processing, and route planning with GPS coordinate tracking. All data syncs with Octopus 8 ERP in real time. Targets businesses with mobile field sales forces.
• Web Connector (Webcsatoló) External web store integration module enabling partner stores to operate on the client's database with customizable appearance while receiving real-time inventory and product data updates. Orders and partner data are synchronized automatically.
• E-Procurement (E-beszerző) Electronic procurement module supporting Octopus-to-Octopus connections, file-based data transfer (Excel/XML), and custom database integrations. Enables automated supplier data ingestion via SOAP/XML protocol, supplier price and inventory synchronization, automatic purchasing for designated items, and cross-system order management.
• Cloud Services (Felhő szolgáltatás) Cloud infrastructure services including Microsoft Azure hosting with high availability, dedicated data centers, and geo-redundant storage options. Monthly subscription model with dynamic resource scaling. Targets customers needing managed cloud infrastructure.
• HelpDesk Service (HelpDesk szolgáltatás) Multi-channel IT support service for contracted clients available on weekdays 8:00-17:00 via online ticketing, email, and phone with optional 24/7 SLA support. Includes tiered priority handling (Critical, Urgent, Normal).
• BPR and Warehouse Logistics Consulting Business process reengineering and warehouse logistics consulting services for existing Octopus 8 ERP clients to optimize operational efficiency and workflow design. Includes needs specification, process redesign, configuration, training, and go-live support.
• IT Services (IT szolgáltatások) IT system administration services covering PC computers, servers, network devices, and peripherals with software and hardware support. Includes infrastructure modernization, Microsoft solutions, and SLA-based maintenance. Hardware partners include Dell, Lenovo, HP, Samsung, and Fujitsu.

Quantifiable outcome

• Picking processes accelerated by at least 30% after implementing Octopus 8 ERP with RF8 module for AutoStore and Jungheinrich integration (X System Zrt. case)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• X System Zrt.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerX System Zrt. (Veszprém-based technical products wholesaler) implemented Octopus 8 ERP with a custom RF8 module enabling native integration with AutoStore robotic storage and Jungheinrich narrow-aisle forklift systems. This was the first native AutoStore integration with Octopus 8 ERP in Hungary. The implementation covered a 16,000 sqm smart logistics center in Felsőpakony, accelerating picking by 30%+ and reducing error rates below 0.1%. Project coordination led by Körtvélyessy Gábor and Oroszi-Kálovics Katalin from Vision-Software.
• Rotovill Zrt.coreTechnology or IntegrationRotovill Zrt. (Pécs-based company with multiple sites including external warehouses) successfully implemented bin-based warehouse management and RF-based goods movement using the Octopus 8 ERP RF8 module. The project covered multiple warehouses and sites with custom developments for virtual item management, coordinated multi-site picking, and unique shipping generation.
• DPD HungarycoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic data integration with DPD Hungary for automated shipment label printing and tracking. Octopus 8 ERP exchanges shipping data electronically with DPD systems.
• GLS HungarycoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic data integration with GLS Hungary for automated shipment label printing, tracking, and parcel locker support.
• MPL (Magyar Posta Logisztika)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with MPL for shipment label printing and electronic data exchange for parcel deliveries.
• FOXPOSTcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with FOXPOST parcel locker network, enabling automated locker-based delivery options within Octopus 8 ERP.
• ExpressOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic integration with ExpressOne courier service for automated label printing and shipment tracking.
• HDT (Hungarian Delivery Transport)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with HDT for automated shipment data exchange and label printing within the Octopus 8 ERP logistics module.
• SameDaycoreTechnology or IntegrationSameDay courier service integration for same-day delivery label printing and tracking within Octopus 8 ERP.
• Sprinter / PickPackcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Sprinter/PickPack parcel delivery network, enabling automated label generation and parcel point delivery options.
• SZAMI GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic integration with SZAMI Group courier service for shipment management within Octopus 8 ERP.
• Waberer'scoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Waberer's logistics company for automated freight label printing and shipment tracking.
• PDScoreTechnology or IntegrationPDS courier service integration within Octopus 8 ERP for automated shipment handling.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationVision-Software selected Microsoft Azure as the public cloud platform for delivering cloud infrastructure services to customers. Azure services include virtual machines, database services, data analytics, machine learning and AI systems, and cloud backup solutions. This is the exclusive public cloud platform for the company's managed services division.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationVision-Software holds Microsoft Silver Partner status and operates as a certified Microsoft technology partner. Provides Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions including Windows Server administration, Active Directory services, and Azure cloud deployments for customers.
• ESETcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial ESET antivirus distributor, providing cybersecurity solutions as part of the IT services offering to customers.
• AutoStorecoreTechnology or IntegrationAutoStore is a robotic storage system provider. Vision-Software developed the first native Octopus 8 ERP integration with AutoStore in Hungary for X System Zrt. AutoStore provides high-density storage with up to 3–4x capacity vs. traditional shelving, with error rates below 0.1%. The integration enables real-time inventory synchronization and automated order picking.
• JungheinrichcoreTechnology or IntegrationJungheinrich provides narrow-aisle forklift and warehouse management systems. Vision-Software created a custom RF8 module to integrate Octopus 8 ERP with Jungheinrich's induction-guided forklift control system for X System Zrt.'s new logistics center. This was the first such integration in Hungary.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SAP (Business One): SAP's SME-focused ERP suite (Business One) competes head-to-head with Octopus 8 in the Hungarian midmarket. Comparable functionality (financials, purchasing, sales, warehouse) with global scale, broader ecosystem, and significantly larger R&D budget.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central): Microsoft's cloud ERP for SMEs directly competes with Octopus 8 in Hungarian enterprises. Backed by Microsoft cloud, Power Platform, and the broader Microsoft Silver Partner ecosystem that Vision-Software itself sits within.
• Sage Group: Global SME-focused accounting and ERP vendor (Sage 50/100/Intacct) with strong European presence. Competes with Octopus 8 in financial management and ERP for small and mid-sized enterprises.
• Oracle NetSuite: Cloud-native ERP suite increasingly targeting midmarket and SME customers globally, including in Central Europe. Competes on integrated financials, CRM, e-commerce, and warehouse — overlapping directly with Octopus 8's modular coverage.
• Infor: Industry-specific ERP vendor with deep distribution, manufacturing, and warehouse functionality. Competes with Octopus 8 in verticals like wholesale, manufacturing, and retail — where Vision-Software has specialized EDI integrations.
• IFS: Industrial and asset-centric ERP with strong manufacturing, service, and supply-chain modules. Relevant competitor for Octopus 8's Gyártás (Manufacturing), Service (RMA), and multi-site inventory capabilities.
• Wolters Kluwer (business software): European SME accounting/ERP platforms (e.g., Twinfield, Exact-precursor products) and vertical compliance software. An adjacent incumbent with comparable European SME distribution and regulatory/compliance focus.

Direct peers

• Exact (Exact Online): Dutch-origin cloud ERP/accounting suite targeting European SMEs with integrated e-commerce, warehouse, and financial modules — a directly comparable operating model and customer profile to Octopus 8's SME segment.
• Unit4: European midmarket ERP (Unit4 ERP/Financials) sold to professional services and people-centric organizations. Comparable mid-market positioning with a cloud-first go-to-market overlapping with Octopus 8 in regional European accounts.

Others

• AutoStore: Robotic cube-storage vendor that Vision-Software has integrated natively with Octopus 8. Not a competitor but an ecosystem/technology partner that materially shapes the warehouse vertical Vision-Software plays in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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