scdsoft

What scdsoft does

scdsoft AG is a privately held German software and consulting firm headquartered in Karlsruhe, founded in 1997, that specializes exclusively in SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) and SAP SuccessFactors HR transformation. The company operates as an official SAP Special Expertise Partner, serving approximately 180 enterprise customers across the DACH region with a combination of consulting services and a proprietary portfolio of 13 SAP add-on solutions built on SAP Fiori technology. Its product suite includes workflow automation tools (Process Engine, Mehrarbeitsantrag), self-service modules (Zeugnisgenerator, Urlaubsplaner, Bescheinigungsservice, Password-Reset Self-Service), time and attendance (Daily Timesheet, Clock in/out), reporting (Fiori Reporting Cockpit), and specialized tools such as Payroll Pilot and the Data Migration and Conversion Toolbox (DMCT).

The company's revenue model is anchored in recurring rental license subscriptions (Mietlizenzen) with 12-month auto-renewal terms, supplemented by professional services for implementation and customization, application management services, and an annual guidelines update subscription. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, with license fees bundled to include first- and second-level technical support, bug fixes, and rule database updates. All rights are scoped to specific named SAP production systems identified by System ID, which limits license portability and reinforces an enterprise-wide adoption pattern per customer.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with a consultation-based sales process driven by 'Request a Demo' CTAs and direct engagement with HR and IT decision-makers at large organizations. The company distributes both directly and through the SAP partner ecosystem, and positions itself around the impending 2027 end-of-maintenance deadline for SAP Business Suite 7 / SAP ERP HCM, offering migration pathways either to the cloud (SAP SuccessFactors) or to the on-premise SAP HCM for S/4HANA (H4S4) variant. No public revenue, headcount, or funding disclosures are available; ownership appears closely held, with no external investors identified.

Name

scdsoft

Legal name

scdsoft AG

Website

https://scdsoft.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

scdsoft AG is a German SAP consulting and software firm specializing in SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors HR transformation. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, it serves approximately 180 enterprise customers across DACH with 13 proprietary SAP add-on solutions and migration tooling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise HR Software (SAP HCM / SuccessFactors Add-Ons)

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

HRIS/HCM Implementation Services (BPAEAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Technology (HRIS/HCM) Advisory & Implementation (BPAHAGAG), HRIS/HCM Managed Services & Support (BPAEAGAF), Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA)

Keywords

• SAP HCM consulting
• SAP SuccessFactors consulting
• HR software add-ons
• SAP Fiori applications
• HR data migration

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

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, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing (Rental/Subscription): Rental license model (Mietlizenzen) with 12-month subscription periods, automatically renewed unless terminated with 3-month notice. License fees include maintenance, support, and updates. Rights limited to specific named SAP systems (production systems identified by SID)
2. Professional Services: Consulting services for software implementation, configuration, training, and customization. Includes introduction of software and guidelines, further development of scdsoft software products
3. Guidelines License and Updates: Annual subscription for guidelines updates including improvements, additions, and updates to documentation
4. Application Management Services: Ongoing support and maintenance services for SAP HCM systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

scdsoft AG develops and sells proprietary SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors add-on software (12+ Fiori-based modules) along with the Data Migration and Conversion Toolbox (DMCT). The company also provides SAP HR consulting, application management, development, and security services targeting enterprises modernizing their HR landscapes toward SAP SuccessFactors cloud or SAP HCM for S/4HANA.

Product overview

scdsoft AG offers a comprehensive portfolio of SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors consulting services combined with proprietary add-on solutions. The company operates as an SAP Special Expertise Partner providing enterprise solutions for HR digital transformation. The product portfolio consists of 13 specialized add-on modules that extend and enhance SAP's standard HR functionality: these include self-service tools (Zeugnisgenerator, Urlaubsplaner, Bescheinigungsservice, Password-Reset Self-Service), workflow automation tools (Process Engine, Mehrarbeitsantrag), time management solutions (Daily Timesheet, Clock in/out), reporting and analytics (Fiori Reporting Cockpit), specialized infotypes (Infotyp Fahrzeuge), payroll support (Payroll Pilot), communication tools (Fiori Launchpad News App), and the Data Migration and Conversion Toolbox for system migrations. All solutions are designed to integrate natively with SAP HCM, SAP HCM for S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, and are delivered through the SAP Fiori interface.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• scdsoft Zeugnisgenerator (Reference Letter Creator)
• scdsoft Urlaubsplaner (Vacation Planner)
• scdsoft Bescheinigungsservice (Certification Service)
• scdsoft Process Engine
• scdsoft Mehrarbeitsantrag (Overtime Request)
• scdsoft Fiori Reporting Cockpit
• scdsoft SAP HCM Infotyp Fahrzeuge (Company Vehicle)
• scdsoft Payroll Pilot
• scdsoft Daily Timesheet
• scdsoft Clock in/out
• scdsoft Fiori Launchpad News App
• scdsoft Password-Reset Self-Service
• scdsoft Data Migration and Conversion Toolbox (DMCT)
• SAP HCM & SuccessFactors Consulting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital workflows reduce administrative burdens, drastically shorten process cycle times, and ensure error-free data quality

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SAPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerscdsoft AG is an official SAP Special Expertise Partner and SAP Silver Partner. The partnership involves deep specialization in SAP HCM consulting, SAP SuccessFactors HCM consulting, and the development of proprietary add-on solutions for the SAP ecosystem. The partnership enables scdsoft to serve as a trusted advisor for SAP HR transformations including HCM for S/4HANA migrations and SuccessFactors cloud implementations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• All for One Group SE: Listed German SAP partner group focused on SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors and HCM consulting/implementations for mid-market and enterprise. Comparable to scdsoft as a DACH-based SAP HR specialist combining consulting, managed services and own IP, though larger and broader across the full SAP stack.
• ORBIS AG: Mid-sized German-listed SAP consulting and software partner with established SAP HCM and SuccessFactors practice plus own add-on solutions. Comparable business mix of SAP HR consulting plus proprietary add-ons targeting DACH enterprise customers.
• SNP SE: Germany-listed data transformation and SAP migration specialist (formerly SNP Schneider-Neureither). Closest peer to scdsoft's DMCT capability around SAP ERP HCM to H4S4 / SuccessFactors migrations, carve-outs, and M&A-driven data conversions; competes for the same transformation projects.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini (SAP practice): Global SAP platinum partner with a large SAP SuccessFactors and HR transformation practice. Competes for the same enterprise HR transformation deals scdsoft targets, typically at larger scale with broader change-management capabilities.
• Atoss Software SE: German-listed provider of workforce management and HR software with strategic focus on SAP integration. Competes with several of scdsoft's time management and scheduling add-ons, and represents a more established HR/WFM ISV alternative that SAP HCM customers may evaluate.
• T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom): Large German SAP partner and cloud transformation provider with SAP RISE / HCM capabilities and dedicated SAP HCM delivery practice. Competes for enterprise SuccessFactors and H4S4 transformation deals in DACH alongside scdsoft, often at larger deal scale.
• Workday, Inc. Cloud-native HCM and ERP suite frequently competing with SAP SuccessFactors for the same post-2027 SAP ERP HCM replacements. Represents the alternative platform that scdsoft's SAP-only customers might migrate to instead of SAP's own cloud, materially affecting scdsoft's addressable market.
• Deloitte (SAP practice): Big Four firm with one of the largest global SAP HCM/SuccessFactors advisory and implementation practices. Competes for enterprise HCM strategy, cloud migration and managed services deals in DACH and globally.
• SAP SE: The platform vendor itself: SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM for S/4HANA, SAP Fiori. As the underlying platform and a direct competitor on certain add-on categories, SAP represents both scdsoft's primary enabler and its largest long-term competitive threat.

Emerging players

• HRworks: German SaaS HR / SuccessFactors-ready payroll and workforce management provider. Smaller than scdsoft and more cloud-native, but addresses overlapping SAP SuccessFactors-adjacent HR digitalization needs for German mid-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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