iFAS
iFAS ERP AG is a privately held Swiss software company that develops and sells iFAS X5, a modular, fully integrated ERP suite for SMEs in manufacturing, mechanical/plant engineering, technical wholesale, and precision mechanics. The Fehraltorf-headquartered firm serves approximately 100 customers in Switzerland through direct sales, implementation services, and recurring support contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersFehraltorf, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What iFAS does
iFAS ERP AG is a privately held Swiss software company headquartered in Fehraltorf, Canton of Zurich, that develops and sells iFAS X5, its third-generation, fully integrated ERP system for small and medium-sized enterprises. The product is a modular suite covering purchasing/sales, production planning and control (PPS), materials management, CRM, project management, service/warranty, payroll, financial accounting, BI, and product configuration, with cross-platform mobile support and REST-API access built on Microsoft SQL Server. The platform is sold either on-premise or hosted in Swiss cloud data centers.
Founded in 1989 as Info Nova AG and rebranded to iFAS ERP AG in 2022, the company is sole-owner-managed by CEO Fabian Döbeli since a 2022 management buyout, with COO Florian Vogel joining the management board in April 2026. The firm targets Swiss SMEs in production/manufacturing, mechanical and plant engineering, technical wholesale, and precision mechanics — a customer base of approximately 100 companies with roughly 24 employees plus 2 apprentices at headquarters. Revenue is generated through a mix of ERP software licenses (perpetual and subscription), implementation and consulting services, and recurring maintenance/support contracts, sold via a direct sales-led motion with annual User Club events as a key engagement channel.
iFAS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- iFAS
- Legal name
- iFAS ERP AG
- Website
- https://ifas.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- iFAS ERP AG is a privately held Swiss software company that develops and sells iFAS X5, a modular, fully integrated ERP suite for SMEs in manufacturing, mechanical/plant engineering, technical wholesale, and precision mechanics. The Fehraltorf-headquartered firm serves approximately 100 customers in Switzerland through direct sales, implementation services, and recurring support contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
iFAS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), Professional Services Automation (PSA) & Services ERP (HDAEAEAF), Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC)
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Where iFAS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fehraltorf
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
iFAS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- ERP Software Licenses: Perpetual or subscription-based software licenses for iFAS X5 modules. Very simple, flexible licensing model with modular and scalable product structure.
- Implementation & Consulting Services: Project management, consulting, and system technology services for ERP implementation, customization via parameters, and system setup.
- Maintenance & Support Contracts: Ongoing support contracts with hotline and remote maintenance services. Single contact person/warranty contract for all support needs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
iFAS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
iFAS ERP AG develops and sells iFAS X5, a modular, fully integrated Swiss Made ERP software for small and medium-sized enterprises. The system covers the full range of business processes — purchasing/sales, production/PPS, materials management, CRM, project management, service/warranty, BI, payroll, and financial accounting — through interconnected modules without interfaces. Available on-premise or in Swiss cloud data centers, iFAS X5 is accompanied by implementation consulting, customization via parameters, and ongoing maintenance/support contracts.
Product overview
iFAS ERP AG offers iFAS X5, a modular, fully integrated Swiss Made ERP solution designed for SMEs. The core platform iFAS X5 provides comprehensive coverage of all business processes through interconnected modules: Einkauf/Verkauf for procurement and sales, Rechnungswesen/FiBu for financial accounting, Materialwirtschaft for inventory management, Produktion/PPS for production planning, CRM/Ticketsystem for customer relationship management, Service/Wartung for service and maintenance, Lohn/Personalwesen for payroll, Projektmanagement for project tracking, Kalkulation/KoRe for costing and controlling, BI/Cockpit for business intelligence, Produkt-Konfigurator for product configuration, and iFAS Mobile for offline field operations. The system is developed in-house (Region of Zurich) since 1989 as the third generation, with approximately 100+ SME customers across manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and service industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- iFAS X5: The third-generation integrated Swiss-made ERP software solution covering all business processes including production, finance, HR, and customer management.
Products and services
- iFAS X5 Flagship modular, fully integrated Swiss Made ERP software for SMEs covering all business processes from procurement through production, sales, service, project management, financial accounting, payroll, and BI. Built on Microsoft SQL Server with full REST-API access, available on-premise or in Swiss cloud data centers.
- iFAS Mobile App Cross-platform mobile application (Windows, iOS, Android, browser) for field service and sales, working online and offline with support for navigation, telephony, camera, inventory management per service vehicle, and automatic document dispatch. Targeted at service technicians and field sales representatives of iFAS customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 80%+ of SME requirements covered out of the box with optimized implementation timelines
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use iFAS
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
iFAS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
iFAS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- HSR / OST (Ostschweizer Fachhochschule)minorAcademic partnership with university of applied sciences for framework development. In 2011, iFAS developed a completely new framework for the third ERP generation in close collaboration with HSR (now OST).
- PROXESScoreDocument Management System (DMS) partner for digital archiving. PROXESS (formerly HABEL) provides secure, automated document archiving with workflow and full-text indexing capabilities. Integration enables revision-secure document storage linked to ERP records.
- MicrosoftcoreTechnology partnership for Microsoft ecosystem integration. iFAS X5 BI solutions use Microsoft Office/Excel integration with capabilities from Pivot to Power BI. Microsoft 365 synchronization for CRM with Outlook integration.
- DatabixcoreProfessional partner for handheld and scanner solutions in warehouse management. Integration enables complete barcode scanning for goods handling and inventory processes.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves3 records
iFAS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Exact Software: European-headquartered ERP/accounting software vendor focused on SMBs in manufacturing, wholesale and professional services. Direct comparable in target customer (mid-market SME), product breadth (financials + operational modules), and go-to-market emphasis on small European businesses.
- Abacus Research AG: Swiss-headquartered vendor of integrated ERP and business software for SMEs, with strong roots in Swiss manufacturing, trade, construction and service industries. Directly competes with iFAS for the same Swiss mid-market manufacturing ERP customer, with overlapping modules for finance, production, payroll and CRM.
- SelectLine Software GmbH: German SMB-focused ERP/Warenwirtschaftssoftware vendor serving manufacturing, trade and service SMEs in the DACH region. Direct competitor to iFAS for the German-speaking SME manufacturing customer, with similar module breadth and price-point positioning.
- Proffix Software AG: Swiss SME ERP vendor (Proffix business software) with modules for finance, CRM, production and eCommerce, distributed through a strong Swiss partner channel. Targets the same Swiss SMB customer profile and frequently evaluated alongside iFAS X5 in mid-market Swiss ERP selections.
Broad incumbents
- SAP Business One: SAP's SME-focused ERP suite covering financials, purchasing, production, and CRM, widely deployed in Swiss and DACH manufacturing SMEs. Competes with iFAS for the same mid-market manufacturing customer but as part of SAP's broader enterprise software portfolio with global partner ecosystem.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud ERP for SMBs with deep integration to the Microsoft 365/Power BI stack that iFAS also leverages. Targets the same manufacturing SME segment globally with a much larger R&D budget, cloud-native delivery, and an extensive partner channel in Switzerland.
- Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine): Infor's ERP tailored for discrete and process manufacturers, including SMEs in industrial sectors. Competes for the same manufacturing ERP buyer with broader international presence, modern cloud delivery and a wider partner ecosystem than iFAS.
- Oracle NetSuite: Cloud-native ERP platform serving mid-market and growth-stage companies globally, including discrete manufacturers. Competes with iFAS at the upper end of the SME manufacturing segment with broader scale, modern SaaS architecture and a global SI partner network.
Emerging players
- Odoo: Open-source / cloud ERP suite with broad functional coverage (manufacturing, inventory, accounting, CRM, etc.) and an aggressive pricing model. Increasingly adopted by European SMEs as a lower-cost alternative to traditional ERP suites, directly overlapping with iFAS X5's modular coverage.
Regional players
- Simpex ERP AG: Swiss provider of ERP and business software solutions for SMEs across trade, manufacturing and services. A regional/domestic peer competing head-to-head with iFAS in the Swiss market with comparable pricing, module structure and customer size focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
iFAS social profiles
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Valuation estimate
iFAS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
iFAS subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
iFAS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
iFAS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about iFAS
What does iFAS do?
iFAS ERP AG develops and sells iFAS X5, a modular, fully integrated Swiss Made ERP software for small and medium-sized enterprises. The system covers the full range of business processes — purchasing/sales, production/PPS, materials management, CRM, project management, service/warranty, BI, payroll, and financial accounting — through interconnected modules without interfaces. Available on-premise or in Swiss cloud data centers, iFAS X5 is accompanied by implementation consulting, customization via parameters, and ongoing maintenance/support contracts.
Is iFAS a public or private company?
iFAS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was iFAS founded?
iFAS was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is iFAS based?
iFAS is headquartered in Fehraltorf, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does iFAS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. ERP Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are implementation & Consulting Services and maintenance & Support Contracts.
Who are iFAS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Exact Software, Abacus Research AG, SelectLine Software GmbH and Proffix Software AG. Broad incumbents are SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) and Oracle NetSuite. Odoo is listed as an emerging player. Simpex ERP AG is listed as a regional player.
Does iFAS have an API?
Yes. iFAS X5 features an open architecture with free database access and REST-API interfaces for integrations. The platform supports interface development through REST-API.
What industry is iFAS in?
iFAS's product category is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAEAB, Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch), with a secondary code of HDAEAEAA, Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7372.