Expert Software

What Expert Software does

Expert Software is a privately held enterprise software company founded in 1996, specializing in component-based ERP applications marketed under the EXPERT X5 platform. Headquartered in Oradea, Romania (Expert Software Group SRL) with an Asian operational center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Expert Software Asia Sdn.Bhd, certified as an MSC Status Company by Malaysia's MDEC), the company develops and implements integrated business applications for medium and large enterprises in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail networks, GSM retail, logistics/warehousing, construction, and auto-service verticals. EXPERT X5 is described as a fifth-generation platform offering modular functionality spanning financial accounting, production planning and costing, inventory and warehouse management, logistics, CRM, and HR/payroll, with specialized vertical modules (IMEI tracking for GSM, WMS multi-tenant warehousing, construction project costing, repair-order management). The platform claims 100% customizability and is licensed to roughly 500 private and public-sector customers across Romania and Malaysia.

Name

Expert Software

Legal name

EXPERT SOFTWARE Group SRL

Website

https://x5.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

Keywords

• Enterprise resource planning
• ERP software
• Warehouse management
• Production planning
• Retail distribution software

Headquarters

HQ city

Oradea

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Expert Software generates revenue through licensing of the EXPERT X5 ERP platform. The application source code is available to customers under license agreement. They also provide ongoing support and update services.
2. Implementation and Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for system implementation, business analysis, and customization. The company employs consultants with extensive domain expertise who assist with implementation, training, and ongoing support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Expert Software develops and supplies component-based enterprise business applications built on its proprietary EXPERT X5 platform, an integrated ERP system for medium and large commercial, industrial, and public-sector companies. The platform covers financial management, production planning and costing, inventory and warehouse management, logistics and distribution, human resources, and CRM. Vertical-specific solutions extend the platform to wholesale distribution, retail networks (including GSM), manufacturing, logistics, construction, and auto-service workshops.

Product overview

Expert Software offers EXPERT X5, a modular ERP platform architecture consisting of six integrated platforms: Inventory (stock management, import-export, logistics/WMS, orders, assembly), Production Planning (production scheduling, costing, payroll), Accounts (financial accounting, analysis, assets), CRM, and HR/Payroll. These platforms share a common database and can be implemented selectively. Specialized vertical solutions include: Wholesales Distribution, Retail Shop Networks, GSM Retail with IMEI tracking, Manufacturing execution, Logistics/WMS, Construction project management, Auto-Service workshops, and e-Commerce website integration. The system runs on Linux servers with PostgreSQL database and uses a thin-client architecture (Expert Navigator) accessed via Windows workstations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EXPERT X5: 5th generation ERP software platform offering enterprise resource planning solutions including financial management, production planning, stock management, warehouse management, logistics, CRM, and HR modules.

Products and services

• EXPERT X5 ERP Platform Core ERP platform providing integrated enterprise resource planning including financial management, production planning, inventory control, warehouse management, distribution logistics, human resources, and CRM modules. Targets medium and large commercial, industrial, and public sector companies.
• Solution for Wholesales Complete and integrated system for wholesale distribution with serial number tracking, cash register integration, automatic pricing calculations, credit checking, sales target monitoring, and supply chain management.
• Solutions in Retail Retail network shop solution with POS barcode scanning, centralized price control, automated supply procedures, sales forecasting, and shop-level inventory management with loyalty card support.
• GSM Retail Network Specialized GSM retail network solution with IMEI barcode scanning for complete traceback, service tracking, subvention management, sales targets, and shop-specific pricing policies.
• Solutions for Manufacturing Execution planning on orders and phases, automated production planning, consumption calculations, production launching, and production monitoring with complete traceability on raw material batches and workmanship.
• Solutions in Logistics (WMS) Warehouse Management System specialized for multi-tenant warehousing, logistics and transport. Integrates back-office control system with mobile barcode scanner terminals for real-time warehouse operations validation.
• Solutions for Auto-Service Auto service workshop solution for repair order management, technician scheduling, parts ordering, service history tracking, and automated invoicing with customer-specific pricing.
• Solutions in Construction Project management on estimates in construction for tracking contracts with multiple stages, labor tracking, cost analysis, and budget management with real-time investment status monitoring.
• Financials and Accounting (EXPERT X5 Accounts) Financial accounting and analysis including accounting ledger, financial analysis with dynamic indicators, and fixed assets amortization and maintenance. Supports multi-currency, IAS standards reporting, and budget management.
• e-Commerce Website Website integrated with EXPERT X5 ERP for B2B portal or virtual store with online payments. Technology: PHP with PostgreSQL. Stock, pricing, and orders automatically synchronized with ERP system.
• X5web (Mobile Web-Info) Mobile web interface for managers to view real-time reports on mobile phones or PDAs. Technology: PHP with PostgreSQL, designed for small-resolution screens with dual authentication (portal and application).
• Time Tracking and Access Control Employee time tracking and access control system using RFID proximity cards. Automates time data collection and processing with programmable access management for controlled zones.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ companies using EXPERT solutions in Romania and Malaysia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MDEC (Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation)recognitionOthersExpert Software Asia received MSC (Multimedia Super Corridor) Status certification from MDEC, the Malaysian government ICT development agency. This certification recognizes the company as an approved technology company under Malaysia's digital economy initiative.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Epicor Kinetic: Mid-market ERP suite focused on manufacturing, distribution, and retail verticals — closely overlapping Expert Software's target segments, with stronger global brand and larger partner ecosystem.
• Syspro: Mid-market ERP vendor specializing in manufacturing and distribution verticals. Comparable to Expert Software in target segments and module coverage, with a stronger international presence.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's mid-market cloud ERP suite competing for the same SME/mid-market manufacturing, distribution, and retail buyers as Expert Software. Functions as the broader incumbent alternative in the same product category globally.
• SAP Business One: SAP's mid-market ERP offering for SMEs in manufacturing, distribution, and retail — directly overlapping Expert Software's core customer base, with broader geographic reach and substantially larger R&D investment.
• Oracle NetSuite: Cloud ERP suite targeting mid-market companies across financials, inventory, CRM, and commerce. Comparable to Expert Software in serving growing mid-market enterprises, though with a vastly broader global footprint and cloud-native delivery.

Direct peers

• Senior Software (SeniorERP): Romania-based ERP provider offering integrated business applications for production, distribution, retail, and services. Comparable in geography, vertical focus, and mid-market positioning to Expert Software's EXPERT X5.
• WinMENTOR ERP: Long-established Romanian ERP suite covering accounting, production, retail, and distribution for Romanian SMEs and mid-market. Closely comparable to Expert Software in product scope, geography, and target customer profile.
• Odoo: Open-source modular ERP/CRM platform with comparable breadth (accounting, inventory, manufacturing, POS, e-commerce). Competes head-to-head with EXPERT X5 for the same mid-market manufacturing and retail customers, especially on TCO.
• SAGA Software: Romanian ERP and business management software vendor serving SMEs and mid-market with vertical modules for retail, distribution, and manufacturing. Directly comparable to Expert Software as a domestic Romanian ERP specialist with similar customer segments and direct enterprise sales motion.
• SocrateERP (Libra Internet): Romanian-origin ERP solution serving manufacturing, distribution, and retail SMEs with integrated financials, production, and POS modules. Comparable domestic peer in Romania's mid-market ERP landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 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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