What Mantis Technologies does

Mantis Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian software development firm headquartered on the Gold Coast (Helensvale, Queensland) that has been operating since 2000. It builds and supports a family of proprietary, vertically specialised web platforms delivered on an in-house ASP.NET and MS SQL stack hosted on its own dedicated Windows servers. The portfolio spans MantisShop (ecommerce with automated remarketing and integrations to Xero, Saasu, Vend POS, Afterpay, ZipPay, PayPal, eBay), MantisProperty (real estate agency websites plus CRM, bulk uploader, and multi-agency portal with automated feeds to Realestate.com.au, Domain.com.au, realestate.co.nz, homes.co.nz, TradeMe, and Real Oz), MantisRoom (accommodation booking with availability and anti-double-booking logic), MantisEvolution (browser-based CMS with membership and events), MantisLearn (LMS for education providers), and MantisMail (email and SMS marketing). Complementary services include SEO (one-time packages plus monthly retainers), conversion rate optimisation, expert website evaluation, hosting, domain registration, the E-Gateway payment gateway offering, and custom application development.

The company serves small, mid-market, and enterprise customers primarily across Australian state capitals (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth) with international customers in New Zealand, Japan, UAE, USA, UK, and the Philippines. Customer segments are organised by vertical: ecommerce retailers, real estate agencies, accommodation providers, information/community organisations, and businesses seeking custom application development. Go-to-market is sales-led via the website quote request flow, supplemented by content marketing (blog, SEO, social), retargeting partnerships (AdRoll), and direct relationship selling. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time custom build fees, recurring hosting/SEO/CRM subscriptions, and ancillary services, with public pricing limited to smaller add-ons such as the $99 website evaluation, $990 SEO Elite package, $495-$770/month SEO retainers, and $250/year SSL.

Ownership is founder-controlled with David Mason referenced as owner/primary contact; there is no external investment, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity disclosed. The business has been quietly profitable over 26 years without external capital, evidenced by sustained operations rather than growth signals, and the most recent documented product releases and blog content date from 2016-2019, indicating a stable rather than accelerating trajectory.

Name

Mantis Technologies

Legal name

Mantis Technologies Pty Ltd

Website

https://mantistech.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mantis Technologies is a Gold Coast, Australia-based software firm founded in 2000 that builds proprietary ASP.NET platforms (MantisShop, MantisProperty, MantisRoom, MantisEvolution, MantisLearn, MantisMail) for ecommerce, real estate, accommodation, and education clients across Australia, New Zealand, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Blogging & CMS Content Platforms (BPAMAJAG)

Keywords

• Website design services
• Ecommerce development
• Real estate websites
• Custom web applications
• Search engine optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

Helensvale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Website Design & Development: Custom built websites and apps for ecommerce, real estate, accommodation, and general business use. Pricing based on project scope with fixed priced quotes.
2. Website Packages: Pre-configured website packages including Ecommerce Website Package, Real Estate Agency Website Package, Accommodation Website Package, and Information/Community websites with CMS.
3. Website Hosting: Web hosting services on dedicated Windows and MSSQL servers with various support levels.
4. Search Engine Optimisation Services: SEO services including one-time SEO Elite package ($990), Twitter/Facebook setup ($725), ongoing monthly SEO ($495-770/month).
5. Email and SMS Marketing (MantisMail): Online newsletter and SMS marketing management platform for contact management and campaign delivery.
6. Real Estate Bulk Uploader (MantisProperty): Low cost bulk uploader for managing real estate listings across major portals like realestate.com.au and domain.com.au.
7. Online Training System (MantisLearn): Learning management system for education providers to deliver and manage online courses.
8. Domain Name Registration: Domain registration services for .com.au, .net.au, .com and other domain extensions.
9. Credit Card Payment Gateway (E-Gateway): Payment gateway service with no transaction or setup fees, only nominal annual fee.
10. Expert Website Evaluation: Website analysis service providing detailed recommendations for increasing conversions and sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mantis Technologies is a Gold Coast-based software development firm that designs and builds custom websites and web applications, and delivers online marketing services, primarily for ecommerce, real estate, and accommodation businesses. It develops and sells a suite of proprietary in-house CMS platforms (MantisShop, MantisProperty, MantisEvolution, MantisRoom, MantisMail, MantisLearn) on ASP.NET and MS SQL, and provides complementary hosting, SEO, conversion rate optimization, and payment gateway services.

Product overview

Mantis Technologies is a Gold Coast-based software development firm operating since 2000, offering a suite of proprietary platforms for different industry verticals. The core product portfolio includes MantisShop (ecommerce), MantisProperty (real estate websites and CRM with portal solution and bulk uploader), MantisRoom (accommodation booking), MantisEvolution (CMS), MantisMail (email/SMS marketing), and MantisLearn (learning management system). These platforms share custom-built ASP.NET architecture and are complemented by ancillary services including web hosting, domain registration, payment gateway integration, SEO, and conversion rate optimisation. All solutions are built in-house without reliance on third-party platforms, allowing full customization for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MantisShop: Custom built ecommerce website platform with all features needed for online stores including content management, order processing, and integrations with accounting and payment platforms.
• MantisProperty
• MantisRoom
• MantisEvolution
• MantisMail
• MantisLearn
• Mantis Hosting
• E-Gateway

Products and services

• MantisShop Custom-built ecommerce website platform with unlimited products, content management, automated remarketing, eBay integration, accounting integration (Saasu, Xero), POS integration, Afterpay/ZipPay support, advanced blogging, social media integration, and multi-warehouse support. Designed for online retailers from small home businesses to large multi-national operators.
• MantisProperty Real estate agency website package with comprehensive property database, contacts database, CRM functionality, buyer registration with automated property alerts, photo galleries, printable brochures, cloud-based document storage, property search, map search, and automated feeds to Realestate.com.au and Domain.com.au. Built for real estate agencies ranging from solo agents to large multi-office operations.
• MantisProperty Portal Multi-agency real estate portal solution supporting agency listings and private sales, business directory, banner advertising, custom pricing packages, and integrated ecommerce for automated billing. Designed for operators wanting to run their own property portal.
• MantisProperty Bulk Uploader Low-cost solution for managing real estate listings across all major portals, allowing agents to add, edit, and remove listings and select which portals to feed listings to. Includes CRM functionality and is positioned as Australia's most affordable real estate bulk uploader.
• MantisRoom Accommodation website package for motels, hotels, caravan parks, small to medium-sized resorts and specialist accommodation properties. Provides booking management, availability tracking, integrated ecommerce for online bookings, temporary hold system preventing double bookings, and automated photo galleries and brochures.
• MantisEvolution Content management system allowing businesses and organisations to update their website content from any browser without downloading software. Includes membership system and events calendar functionality. Targeted at small, medium, and large organisations needing full control over website content.
• MantisMail Email and SMS marketing platform allowing contact management, email and SMS campaign creation, template building, automated website integration, and comprehensive campaign statistics. Accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.
• MantisLearn Complete learning management system for education providers to deliver, manage, and track courses and students in an online environment. Provides an interactive, secure, easy-to-use interface for online study.
• Custom App Development Custom-built web applications designed to automate business procedures, integrate multiple systems to eliminate double entry, reduce overheads, and enable continued growth. Targeted at businesses and organisations seeking efficiency gains and improved customer satisfaction.
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Comprehensive SEO service using a six-step process, including keyword research, website optimization, directory submissions, local search setup, and social media integration. Offered as a one-time SEO Elite package ($990 inc GST) or ongoing monthly optimisation ($495-$770/month inc GST).
• Conversion Rate Optimisation Conversion rate optimisation service that analyses website statistics to identify bounce points, implements correct calls to action, conducts A/B split testing, and optimises for all devices to lift conversion rates.
• Expert Website Evaluation Detailed website analysis service providing an actionable checklist to increase sales and leads by at least 30%, reduce bounce rates, and identify issues preventing visitor conversions. Priced at $99 per evaluation.
• Mantis Hosting Website hosting division providing reliable and secure hosting on dedicated Windows servers with high service levels, supporting ASP.NET, PHP, PERL, PYTHON, CGI, and SSI.
• Domain Name Registration Domain name registration service for .com.au, .net.au, .com and other domain extensions, with full management including renewal notifications and trademark protection options.
• E-Gateway Credit card payment gateway service for website owners to receive secure credit card payments, with no transaction or setup fees and only a nominal annual fee. Recommended for small to medium-sized businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increase sales and leads by at least 30% with expert website evaluation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Realestate.com.aucoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Realestate.com.au allowing automated feed of new and updated listings directly to the portal, saving time on manual entry and eliminating double entry across multiple sites.
• Domain.com.aucoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomated integration with Domain.com.au allowing property listings to be automatically synced to the portal.
• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomated integration with Xero accounting software for seamless synchronization of financial data.
• Realestate.co.nzcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with New Zealand's realestate.co.nz portal as part of MantisProperty NZ launch.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationUses Microsoft technologies including ASP.NET and MS SQL database systems. Operates dedicated Windows and MSSQL servers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shopify: Dominant hosted ecommerce platform competing with MantisShop on the same SMB-to-enterprise merchant segment. Both offer integrated payments, multi-channel listings (including eBay-like marketplaces), and ecommerce CMS.
• Thinkific: Cloud-based learning management system for course creators and education providers. Direct competitor to MantisLearn in the same LMS use case for online training and education.
• Mailchimp: Email and SMS marketing platform with campaign management, contact segmentation, and analytics. Competes directly with MantisMail, though Mailchimp operates at vastly larger scale and broader market reach.
• Bigcommerce: SaaS ecommerce platform competing directly with MantisShop. Both target SMB and mid-market online retailers needing customizable storefronts, multi-warehouse support, and integrations with payment and accounting systems.
• Wix: DIY website builder with ecommerce capabilities. Competes with Mantis for price-sensitive SMB customers who prefer drag-and-drop site creation over Mantis's custom development and CMS offering.
• Real Geeks: Real estate agent websites and CRM platform, very direct competitor to MantisProperty. Both offer lead capture, CRM, IDX/portal feeds, and integrated marketing for real estate agencies of all sizes.
• Squarespace: Website builder offering templated sites for SMBs, creatives, and small ecommerce sellers. Competes with Mantis on the lower end of the custom design market where buyers want self-service rather than project-based builds.

Emerging players

• SiteMinder: Hotel/accommodation booking and channel manager platform. Competes with MantisRoom for accommodation providers needing online booking, availability management, and channel distribution.
• PropertyBase: Real estate CRM and website platform built on Salesforce. Competes with MantisProperty by offering a more enterprise-grade CRM with broker-level functionality for residential real estate agencies.

Broad incumbents

• Web.com: Established US-based web design, hosting, and digital marketing company serving SMBs. Broader incumbent that offers the full stack of services Mantis provides, but at much larger scale and primarily in the US market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MantisTechnologies
• Xx.com/mantistech

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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