DOTNET

What DOTNET does

DOTNET SAS is a privately held French B2B SaaS software publisher, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Nantes, that builds payroll and HR-compliance software for very small (TPE), small and medium (PME) businesses, and artisans operating in France. Its flagship product, Fiche-Paie.net, is a cloud-based payroll platform covering payslip generation, DSN (Déclaration Sociale Nominative) filings, payroll journal management, and final settlement statements, supported by complementary tools for employment contract generation (Contrats-de-Travail.net) and new-hire declarations (Declaration-Embauche.net). The platform claims continuous regulatory compliance through daily updates across 1,000+ French collective agreements, and is reported to serve over 100,000 professional users across metropolitan France, the DOM, and the TOM, with €267 million in payroll issuance volume processed.

The underlying technology stack is a conventional LAMP-style web application: PHP in MVC/OO architecture, PostgreSQL for data, Angular on the front end, containerized with Docker, version-controlled on Git/GitHub, and developed in a Mac environment. The business model is subscription-based SaaS with unit pricing starting at €4.95 HT per payslip bundle, distributed via a self-serve web product (accessible 24/7 from any device) combined with an inside sales motion (no field visits), and supported by a French-based customer service team. The company is bootstrapped, with no disclosed external funding, and reinvests over 23% of revenue into R&D. The organization is small (11-50 employees, with ~10-11 members visible on the website spanning leadership, development, commercial, and HR functions) and is actively recruiting, primarily in R&D and inside sales.

Name

DOTNET

Legal name

DOTNET SAS

Website

https://dotnet-sas.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DOTNET SAS is a Nantes-based French B2B SaaS publisher offering cloud-based payroll and HR compliance software, including its flagship Fiche-Paie.net platform, to over 100,000 small and medium businesses across metropolitan France and its overseas territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payroll and HR SaaS Software

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACAIAB

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Payroll Services & Workforce Administration

SECONDARYFSAMAKAA

Employer Payroll Processing (SMB & Enterprise)

Financial & Insurance/Payments & Transaction Processing/Payroll & Payouts / Disbursements

SECONDARYFSAGAJAI

Payroll, Contractor Payments & SME HR Finance

Financial & Insurance/Financial Technology (Fintech)/B2B Fintech (SME Finance, Invoicing, Expense & Spend Management)

Keywords

• Payroll software
• HR management
• Social compliance
• Employment contracts
• DSN declarations

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

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. SaaS Payroll Software Subscription: DOTNET generates revenue through subscription-based SaaS licensing of its payroll software (Fiche-Paie.net). Pricing is quoted from €4.95 per payslip + DSN + payroll journal (excl. VAT), with the product accessible online via browser, mobile, and tablet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DOTNET SAS develops and sells B2B SaaS software for payroll and HR compliance targeting French very small businesses (TPE) and small/medium enterprises (PME). Its flagship product, Fiche-Paie.net, generates payslips, files DSN (Déclaration Sociale Nominative) declarations, maintains payroll journals, and produces final settlement statements, with 1,000+ collective agreements updated daily. Complementary sub-products include Contrats-de-Travail.net for compliant employment contract generation and Declaration-Embauche.net for new-hire declarations.

Product overview

DOTNET SAS is a B2B SaaS software publisher based in Nantes, France, focused on HR, payroll, and legal compliance for TPE (micro-enterprises), PME (small and medium enterprises), and artisans. The core product is Fiche-Paie.net, the #1 payroll software in France in SaaS mode, handling payslips, DSN filings, payroll journals, and settlements of all accounts. Supporting sub-products include Contrats-de-Travail.net for employment contract generation and Declaration-Embauche.net for new hire declarations. All solutions are developed primarily in PHP, with teams based in Nantes, and serve over 100,000 professional users across metropolitan France, DOM, and TOM, processing a total emission volume of €267 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fiche-Paie.net: Online payroll software SaaS solution for TPE and PME, rated #1 in France for SaaS payroll software. Features include pay slips, DSN declarations, and payroll journal.
• Contrats-de-travail.net
• Declaration-Embauche.net

Products and services

• Fiche-Paie.net Cloud-based SaaS payroll software for French TPE and PME covering payslip generation (fiche de paie), DSN declarations, payroll journal, and final settlement (solde de tout compte). Supports 1,000+ collective agreements updated daily, accessible 24/7 via browser, mobile, and tablet, with data hosted in France.
• Contrats-de-Travail.net Online employment contract generator enabling CDI or CDD contracts to be created and downloaded in approximately 2 minutes, compliant with current French labor legislation including mobility and non-compete clauses.
• Declaration-Embauche.net Employee declaration platform allowing French businesses to file new hire declarations (Déclaration Préalable à l'Embauche) in compliance with French regulations, available 24/7.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ professionals use the software across France
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Unicef FranceminorOthersDOTNET supports Unicef France through corporate philanthropy (mécénat), specifically for actions related to Lebanon. This is a charitable CSR initiative, not a commercial partnership.
• L'îlotminorOthersDOTNET provides financial or in-kind support to L'îlot, an organization that shelters and supports people in severe distress. This is part of the company's CSR policy.
• Fondation des MonastèresminorOthersDOTNET supports the Fondation des Monastères which aids Christian communities. This is a charitable initiative within the company's broader CSR programme.
• Apprentis d'AuteuilminorOthersDOTNET supports Apprentis d'Auteuil, an organization focused on education, protection, and training for vulnerable youth. This is a philanthropic CSR partnership.
• Fondation pour la Recherche MédicaleminorOthersDOTNET backs the Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale, which funds research into cancers, infectious diseases, and neurological conditions. Part of the company's charitable CSR commitments.
• Croix-Rouge FrançaiseminorOthersDOTNET supports the French Red Cross, which has been assisting vulnerable populations for over 150 years. This is a philanthropic partnership under the company's CSR framework.
• Ferme des Animaux Sauvés de la MortminorOthersDOTNET supports this Vendée-based animal rescue association, which has saved hundreds of animals from certain death since 1990. A charitable initiative aligned with environmental and animal welfare values.
• Envol VertminorOthersDOTNET supports Envol Vert, an association conducting reforestation actions worldwide, aligning with the company's stated commitment to digitalization and environmental preservation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Silae: French cloud payroll SaaS focused on SMEs, accounting firms, and payroll providers. Closely comparable product, customer segment, and SaaS delivery model to DOTNET.
• PayFit: French payroll and HR SaaS serving SMBs across France and Europe. Direct competitor to DOTNET's Fiche-Paie.net with overlapping customer base (TPE/PME), similar PLG-led GTM, and a substantially larger capital base.
• Eurecia: French HR SaaS for SMEs covering payroll, time management, and HRIS. Comparable to DOTNET in customer size (PME) and SaaS payroll delivery, with a slightly broader HR scope.
• Nibelis: French cloud HR and payroll SaaS serving SMBs and mid-market, with HRIS + payroll + talent modules. Direct overlap with DOTNET's payroll-led proposition and target SMB segment.

Broad incumbents

• Cegid (HR/Payroll): Established French HR and payroll software provider serving SMB and mid-market. Overlaps with DOTNET in payroll but offers a much broader ERP/HR portfolio.
• ADP (France): Global payroll and HR services giant with established French offering. Overlaps with DOTNET in payroll but targets broader segments including large enterprise.
• Sage (France): Long-standing accounting and payroll software provider with deep French SMB penetration. Competes with DOTNET on payroll for TPE/PME but as part of a much larger business management portfolio.

Others

• Gusto: US SMB payroll and HR SaaS. Not a direct geographic competitor but a useful analog for product-led SMB payroll SaaS models targeting TPE/PME equivalents.

Regional players

• SD Worx: European HR and payroll provider active in Belgium, France, Germany, and beyond. Comparable in payroll SaaS delivery and SMB/mid-market focus; not yet dominant in France the way DOTNET is locally.

Emerging players

• Personio: European HR SaaS for SMBs expanding into payroll across multiple geographies. Threatens DOTNET's French SMB base if Personio successfully launches a localized French payroll module.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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