What iDempiere does

iDempiere is a community-driven, open-source ERP/CRM/SCM platform founded in 2011 as a fork of ADempiere, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. The platform provides integrated enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and supply chain management functionality at no licensing cost, targeting organizations seeking to avoid vendor lock-in and the high fees of proprietary ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. The software is built on Java with an OSGi modular plugin architecture, the ZK web framework for UI, and supports both Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, with REST and SOAP web services for external integrations. Notable technical features include multi-entity support within a single login, an enterprise-grade accounting system, workflow engine, and the ability to scale from small servers to deployments serving hundreds of users.

The platform serves a diverse set of verticals through a global implementer ecosystem, with documented implementations in retail and distribution (e.g., U Palicha's 300-store loyalty program managing 500,000+ customers in Russia), manufacturing (Fildan, Triniti), publishing, healthcare (multi-provider billing with ANSI X12 EDI), food and beverage (ISO 22000-certified deployments), and professional services (legal/trademark services, subscription billing). Partner-built vertical solutions extend the core platform with healthcare ERP, molding ERP, claims management, beverage distribution, and logistics applications. The software has been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times, with implementations across 16+ countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.

iDempiere operates as a non-commercial community project with no paid tiers, subscription plans, or licensing fees. The project is sustained by voluntary community donations that fund hosting, peer review, and core-team development work, with published financial reports maintained for transparency. Go-to-market is entirely community-led through forums, Mattermost chat, weekly community meetings, documentation wiki, official blog, and annual events including the iDempiere Conference and Hacktoberfest participation. An ecosystem of independent implementation partners (Dev&Co, S-Piere, BX Service, Logilite, TGI, Zuellig Industrial, Quality Systems & Solutions) provides paid customization, deployment, and support services, while the core software remains freely downloadable, modifiable, and distributable under its open-source license.

Name

iDempiere

Legal name

iDempiere

Website

https://idempiere.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

iDempiere is a free, open-source ERP/CRM/SCM platform founded in 2011 and built on Java, OSGi, and ZK. It serves SMBs and mid-market companies globally through a community-driven model and an independent implementer ecosystem that delivers customized enterprise deployments across retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and other verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application Managed Services Outsourcing (ERP/CRM/HRIS AMS) (BPAEAMAI)

Keywords

• Open source ERP
• CRM software
• Supply chain management
• Multi-entity accounting
• Business process automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Community Donations: iDempiere is a free open source project that relies on donations from its community to sustain development, cover hosting expenses, promote adoption, and compensate core team members for peer review and development work. Monthly donations are encouraged for businesses that rely on iDempiere.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

iDempiere is a free, community-driven open-source ERP/CRM/SCM platform built on Java, ZK, OSGi technologies with Oracle and PostgreSQL support. It provides enterprise-quality accounting, multi-entity and multi-currency support, REST/SOAP web services, and a workflow engine, delivered as a downloadable Tier II enterprise system supported by an implementer ecosystem. The project has been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times globally and powers implementations in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, publishing, and professional services.

Product overview

iDempiere is a free, open-source ERP/CRM/SCM platform founded in 2011, built on Java, ZK, OSGi technologies with Oracle and PostgreSQL support. The core platform is complemented by community-contributed plugins (Task Management, Sales Region Polygon, Telegram Bot API, Kanban Dashboard) and partner-developed vertical solutions including S-Piere's Healthcare ERP, Manufacturing & Process ERP, Retail & Distribution ERP, and Communication Bridge; TGI's Claims Management Framework; Logilite's Subscription & Billing Management; Dev&Co's Cut & Bend Rebar ERP, Omnichannel ERP, and Logistics Platform; and BX Service's Beverage Dealers ERP. The platform provides REST and SOAP/REST Web Services for integrations with external systems like Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, WooCommerce, Magento, SAP ERP, OpenEMR, and 3CX.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iDempiere ERP/CRM/SCM Platform Free Open Source ERP, CRM, and SCM system built on Java, ZK, and OSGi technologies with Oracle and PostgreSQL support. A Tier II enterprise system supported by a community of developers, implementers, and end-users.
• iDempiere Source Code Open source source code available for download, enabling developers to customize, extend, and contribute to the iDempiere platform.
• S-Piere Healthcare ERP & Billing Management Healthcare ERP solution built natively on iDempiere extending accounting, workflow, and document management frameworks with custom Healthcare and Medical Billing modules for multi-specialty clinics and hospitals.
• S-Piere Molding & Accessories Manufacturing ERP Specialized ERP for molding and accessories manufacturing built on iDempiere's Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain frameworks for global manufacturers of plastic, fabric, and eco-friendly accessories.
• S-Piere Manufacturing & Process ERP Process manufacturing solution developed on iDempiere's Production, Costing, and MRP frameworks tailored for perfume, automotive wax, and chemical formulations industries.
• S-Piere Retail & Distribution ERP Retail management platform powered by iDempiere's multi-organization and warehouse architecture extending Sales and Distribution modules with POS, loyalty management, and branch-level analytics.
• TGI Claims Management Framework Comprehensive SaaS solution built on iDempiere for claims management and monitoring designed for public adjusters, insurance surveyors, and investigators to efficiently manage claim files.
• Logilite Subscription & Billing Management iDempiere vertical for subscription lifecycle management with flexible billing frequencies, prorated invoicing, customizable messaging, supporting upgrades/downgrades, cancellations, and automated provisioning.
• Dev&Co Cut & Bend Rebar ERP Open source ERP-based solution for the cut & bend rebar industry including quoting, project planning, machine integration (BVBS), and production/logistics management.
• BX Service Beverage Dealers ERP Vertical Vertical solution built on vanilla iDempiere with open-source plugins supporting beverage distribution from route planning and logistics to accounting and business intelligence.
• iDempiere Community Plugins Community-contributed plugins including Task Management, Sales Region Polygon with PostGIS, Telegram Bot API, Kanban Dashboard, and other extensions available via the Plugin Marketplace.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ loyalty card customers activated within 12 months for Moscow-based retail brand
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dev&CocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementation partner for Cut & Bend Rebar ERP vertical solution in Brazil, developing open source ERP-based solutions for the steel and civil construction industry including quoting, project planning, machine integration (BVBS), and production/logistics management.
• Zuellig IndustrialcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementor providing procurement functions for importers and outsourced manufacturing, accurately allocating import costs (taxes, freight, insurance) to products ensuring compliance with costing and inventory valuation requirements under GAAP.
• BX Service GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGermany-based implementor providing Beverage Dealers ERP Vertical running smoothly for 10+ years, supporting route planning, logistics, accounting, business intelligence, kanban boards, georeferenced maps, and ZUGFeRD e-invoicing.
• LogilitecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementor providing Subscription & Billing Management vertical for subscription lifecycle management with flexible billing frequencies, prorated invoicing, and customizable messaging for ISP and SAAS companies.
• TGIcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrance-based SaaS provider building claims management framework on iDempiere, providing comprehensive solutions for public adjusters, insurance surveyors, and investigators with Alfresco and NextCloud integration.
• S-Piere Technology Consultancy WLLcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTop maker providing Healthcare ERP & Billing Management, Manufacturing & Process ERP, Retail & Distribution ERP, Molding ERP, and communication/data analytics solutions. Active in Bahrain, USA, Pakistan with solutions for molding, healthcare, perfume, chemicals, auto-care, and retail sectors.
• Quality Systems & SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerColombia-based implementor providing Trademark & Patent Services ERP with electronic invoicing, debit/credit notes, lawyer time tracking, inventory control, procedure management, and accounting records since 2010.
• ERP AcademyminorOthersChuck Boecking's blog providing guidance on ERP implementation and ISO certification projects that influenced iDempiere community practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ADempiere: The community fork from which iDempiere was created in 2011. Shares the same Compiere DNA, Java/ZK-based architecture, and open-source ERP/CRM/SCM positioning, and remains an active parallel project.
• Odoo: Leading open-source ERP/CRM platform with broad suite (accounting, inventory, manufacturing, POS, e-commerce) and aggressive SaaS commercial GTM. Most directly comparable open-source ERP competitor; was explicitly benchmarked against iDempiere by Triniti.
• ERPNext: Open-source ERP built on Frappe framework covering accounting, manufacturing, retail, and CRM. Strong community and growing SaaS offering; competes for the same SMB/mid-market open-source ERP segment.
• Dolibarr: Open-source ERP/CRM for SMBs covering invoicing, inventory, and project management. Triniti explicitly evaluated Dolibarr alongside iDempiere, confirming direct overlap in target customer and feature set.
• Apache OFBiz: Apache Foundation's open-source enterprise automation project covering ERP, CRM, e-commerce, and manufacturing. Shares Java-based architecture and open-source community-driven development model with iDempiere.
• Tryton: Open-source general-purpose ERP platform with modular architecture (accounting, sales, inventory, manufacturing). Comparable in scale, target market, and open-source community-driven distribution model.
• Compiere: The original open-source ERP from which ADempiere (and subsequently iDempiere) was forked. Operates in the same Java-based open-source ERP/CRM/SCM space with overlapping feature set and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Business One: Proprietary mid-market ERP from SAP serving SMBs with manufacturing, distribution, and accounting modules. Direct incumbent competitor for iDempiere's enterprise customers seeking vendor-backed, supported ERP.
• Oracle NetSuite: Cloud-native ERP/CRM suite widely deployed by mid-market and enterprise customers. Competes with iDempiere in the multi-entity, multi-currency accounting and SCM space where iDempiere claims enterprise-grade capability.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft's integrated ERP and CRM cloud platform (Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service). Represents the proprietary commercial incumbent competing for the same Tier II mid-market ERP opportunities as iDempiere.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iDempiere
• GitHubgithub.com/idempiere
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3BcKKKscXjD3F5WvCEiXzw
• Facebookfacebook.com/iDempiere
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idempiere-open-source-erp

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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