iFAS

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• ERP software
• Manufacturing ERP
• Production planning software
• Swiss business software
• SME enterprise solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Fehraltorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Licenses: Perpetual or subscription-based software licenses for iFAS X5 modules. Very simple, flexible licensing model with modular and scalable product structure.
2. Implementation & Consulting Services: Project management, consulting, and system technology services for ERP implementation, customization via parameters, and system setup.
3. 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

Core 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

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HSR / OST (Ostschweizer Fachhochschule)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Academic 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).
• PROXESScoreTechnology or IntegrationDocument 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 or IntegrationTechnology 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.
• DatabixcoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional 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

Direct 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

• LinkedInch.linkedin.com/company/ifas-erp-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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