What Meffert does

Meffert Software GmbH & Co. KG is a German, family-owned software vendor headquartered in Wiesbaden-Nordenstadt that has developed e-recruiting software since 1994. The company's core product is the Meffert Recruiting Suite®, an e-recruiting and candidate-database platform delivered in both a Windows edition (Meffert Recruiter®) and a browser-based edition (Meffert WebRecruiter®) that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux without local installation. The suite unifies job posting, application management, candidate database, reporting, and social-media integration, and is supplemented by a job-portal module (Meffert job eXchange®), an Active Sourcing module with LinkedIn and XING integrations, the Meffert CV-Parser for automated resume and profile data extraction, a Profilsammler browser add-on for one-click candidate capture, and an All-in-One private-cloud bundle that packages the software with Microsoft Office, email, and managed IT infrastructure.

The firm monetizes primarily through subscription licensing of the Recruiting Suite and its add-on modules, with quote-based pricing set after consultation and a free trial available to prospects. Its go-to-market is product-led and website-driven, with a structured 'software switcher' program that targets users of competing recruiting platforms and offers consultation, data import analysis, test installation, and final migration support. The target customer base is split between independent headhunters, recruitment consultants, and placement agencies on one side, and corporate HR/personnel departments of varying sizes on the other; both are served primarily in the DACH region with a European footprint tied to the firm's GDPR-native design.

The product portfolio also includes two regulatory-centric add-ons — datenschutz-freigabe.de, an online service for GDPR-compliant data-processing consent management, and Meffert file eXchange, a secure, password-protected document-exchange service for candidate files — both of which are positioned as differentiators for EU recruitment use cases. The company is led by Managing Directors Patricia Meffert, Christoph Meffert, and Christian Rampelt, operates as a private limited partnership with no disclosed external institutional investment, and has not announced funding rounds, acquisitions, or material leadership changes in the source material.

Name

Meffert

Legal name

Meffert Software GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://meffert.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meffert Software GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German vendor founded in 1994 that builds the Meffert Recruiting Suite®, a subscription e-recruiting and candidate-database platform — with Active Sourcing, CV-Parser, GDPR-compliance, and private-cloud modules — for headhunters, recruitment consultants, and corporate HR departments primarily in the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-Recruiting Software (Applicant Tracking System)

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed File Transfer (MFT) & B2B/EDI Integration (HDAEACAG), Secure File Transfer & Managed File Transfer (MFT) (HDADAFAK)

Keywords

• E-recruiting software
• Applicant tracking system
• Candidate database management
• Active sourcing software
• GDPR-compliant recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

HQ country

Germany

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. E-Recruiting Software Subscription: Meffert Recruiting Suite® is offered as a subscription-based software solution. The company provides various packages and an All-in-One private cloud option that bundles the recruiting software with Microsoft Office, email, and IT infrastructure. Free trial testing is available before purchase commitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Meffert develops and sells subscription-based E-Recruiting software (Meffert Recruiting Suite®) that unifies job posting, applicant management, candidate database, Active Sourcing on LinkedIn/XING, reporting, and GDPR-compliant document and consent handling for headhunters, recruitment consultancies, and corporate HR departments. Products are delivered as browser-based applications supporting Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, with an optional All-in-One private cloud bundle including Microsoft Office, email, and managed IT infrastructure.

Product overview

Meffert offers a unified E-Recruiting software ecosystem centered on the Meffert Recruiting Suite® platform, which comes in both Windows (Meffert Recruiter®) and browser-based (Meffert WebRecruiter®) versions. The suite includes specialized modules for job portals (Meffert job eXchange®), Active Sourcing on LinkedIn and XING, and Social Media Recruiting. Add-on modules include All-in-One for private cloud hosting, Meffert file eXchange for secure document exchange, and datenschutz-freigabe.de for GDPR compliance management. The Meffert CV-Parser enables intelligent data extraction from resumes and social profiles. The company has operated since 1994, developing solutions specifically for headhunters, recruiters, and HR departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Meffert Recruiting Suite®: Core E-Recruiting software solution for personnel consultants and HR departments
• datenschutz-freigabe.de
• Meffert file eXchange
• Meffert CV-Parser
• Meffert All-in-One
• Meffert Browser Add-on

Products and services

• Meffert Recruiting Suite® Comprehensive E-Recruiting software and database solution that unifies all recruiting processes, including job posting, application management, candidate database, reporting, and social-media integration. Available in both web and Windows versions and targeted at headhunters, recruitment consultants, and HR departments.
• Meffert Recruiter® (E-Recruiting System) Windows-based desktop version of the Meffert E-Recruiting system providing full recruiting functionality for personnel consultants and HR departments.
• Meffert WebRecruiter® (Mobile E-Recruiting) Browser-based mobile e-recruiting software enabling access to the candidate database from smartphones, tablets, and on the go, with automatic data synchronization and no installation required.
• Meffert job eXchange® (E-Recruiting Job Portal) Job portal solution for publishing and managing job listings, integrated into the Meffert Recruiting Suite® ecosystem for recruitment consultancies and HR departments.
• Meffert All-in-One (Private Cloud Recruiting Bundle) Private cloud bundle delivering the Meffert recruiting software together with Microsoft Office, email, virus protection, firewalls, backup, and IT support hosted in EU data centers, providing a complete IT workplace for recruiters and HR teams without internal infrastructure.
• Meffert Active Sourcing Software Active Sourcing module enabling proactive identification and direct outreach to candidates on LinkedIn and XING, including browser-based profile collection, outreach templates, and structured import of candidate data into the recruiting database.
• datenschutz-freigabe.de Online service enabling recruitment consultants to obtain GDPR-compliant data processing consent from candidates via personalized links, with automated processes, versioned configurable setups, expiry tracking, and audit-compliant anonymized storage.
• Meffert file eXchange Secure online document exchange service based on Dropbox principles that enables GDPR-compliant sharing of sensitive candidate documents such as CVs with clients via password-protected links and configurable validity periods, with data hosted in EU data centers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LinkedIn (LinkedIn Insight Tag)coreTechnology or IntegrationMeffert Recruiting Suite integrates with LinkedIn for Active Sourcing functionality, including the LinkedIn Insight Tag for conversion tracking and LinkedIn plugin for sharing functionality. LinkedIn is a core platform for candidate sourcing in the recruitment software.
• XINGcoreTechnology or IntegrationXING is a core social media platform integrated into Meffert's Active Sourcing functionality, enabling recruitment consultants to source and import candidate profiles directly from the professional network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Workday Recruiting: Enterprise HCM suite with integrated recruiting module. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering recruiting capabilities as part of a wider HR platform portfolio, competing with Meffert in larger enterprise accounts.
• SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting: Enterprise talent acquisition suite within the SAP SuccessFactors HCM platform. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering recruiting software as part of a wider HR portfolio, particularly relevant in DACH where SAP has strong enterprise presence.

Regional players

• d.vinci HR-Systems: German HR software vendor with recruiting and applicant management modules. Directly comparable to Meffert as a German mid-market HR software competitor with similar customer profile.
• BITE GmbH: German vendor of applicant management and recruiting software. Comparable to Meffert as a domestic German ATS/recruiting software competitor targeting similar HR departments and recruitment consultants.
• Onlyfy (by XING / New Work SE): XING's own recruiting product suite for the DACH market. Directly comparable to Meffert's DACH-focused positioning and reliance on XING integration, but backed by XING's proprietary candidate data advantages.

Direct peers

• Personio: European HR and recruiting software platform serving SMBs and mid-market companies. Directly comparable to Meffert in target customer (SMB HR departments in Europe) and core use case (recruiting/ATS workflows), but with significantly larger scale and VC backing.
• Greenhouse: Recruiting software platform focused on structured hiring and ATS workflows. Directly comparable to Meffert's recruiting suite for HR departments and in-house talent acquisition teams, with stronger US enterprise presence.
• Lever: Recruiting/ATS platform with CRM-style candidate relationship management. Comparable to Meffert in serving recruitment teams and HR departments with structured candidate database and outreach workflows.
• Workable: Cloud recruiting/ATS software for SMBs and mid-market. Comparable to Meffert in targeting small/mid-market employers and recruitment agencies with subscription SaaS delivery.
• SmartRecruiters: Global recruiting/ATS platform targeting mid-market and enterprise employers. Comparable to Meffert Recruiting Suite in core functionality (job posting, candidate management, workflow automation) with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/meffertsoftware

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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