AddonSoftware

What AddonSoftware does

AddonSoftware is a customizable ERP business solution targeting mid-market US manufacturers and wholesale distributors, typically with $3 million to $30 million in annual sales. The product is a modular suite composed of four bundles — General Accounting (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger), Distribution (Inventory Control, Sales Order Processing, Purchase Order Processing, Sales Analysis), Manufacturing (Bill of Materials and Shop Floor Control), and Payroll — sold either as standalone modules or in combination. A distinguishing technical claim is that customizations made by customers and partners are preserved through the software update cycle.

The product is built on the BBj language and Barista Application Framework from parent company BASIS International Ltd., which acquired all AddonSoftware assets from MicroAccounting Systems, Inc. in June 2007. The application runs on Java (with a full migration to Java 11 completed in 2020) and supports deployment across Linux, Unix, and Windows servers with Windows, terminal server, Citrix, or browser-based clients, as well as cloud deployment on Amazon EC2. The current platform generation is BBx 22.0, with regular maintenance and major releases (latest documented: v22.12 in December 2022).

AddonSoftware operates a channel-first go-to-market model: a nationwide network of Value-Added Reseller (VAR) partners sells, customizes, and supports the software for end customers, ranging from individual developers to multi-office organizations. Direct sales is available for partner recruitment and select enterprise engagement. Revenue is generated through a combination of perpetual software licenses (with source code delivered to customers and partners), recurring Support and Maintenance (SAM) subscriptions, optional cloud hosting, and paid professional services including one-on-one mentoring at $395 per 4-hour block. The company is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, operates with 11–50 employees, and is a wholly-owned product line of privately held BASIS International Ltd.

Name

AddonSoftware

Legal name

AddonSoftware

Website

https://addonsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AddonSoftware provides a modular, customizable ERP suite (Accounting, Distribution, Manufacturing, Payroll) for mid-market US manufacturers and wholesale distributors with $3M–$30M in annual sales, built on BBj and Barista and distributed via a nationwide VAR partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO)

Keywords

• ERP business software
• Modular accounting software
• Wholesale distribution management
• Discrete manufacturing software
• Payroll processing software

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Software Licenses: Perpetual software licenses for AddonSoftware ERP solution including Accounting, Distribution, Manufacturing, and Payroll modules. Source code provided to each customer.
2. Support and Maintenance (SAM): Support and Maintenance coverage providing updates, fixes, and technical support. Subscription-based model with active SAM feature line required for testing new builds and accessing updates.
3. Cloud Services: Cloud deployment of AddonSoftware built on Amazon EC2 platforms, providing simpler deployment and upgrading of ERP software.
4. Professional Services: One-on-one mentoring services and professional services for implementation, customization, and training support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AddonSoftware by Barista is a customizable ERP business solution built on the BBj language and Barista Application Framework from BASIS International Ltd. It delivers four modular bundles — General Accounting (AP/AR/GL), Distribution, Manufacturing, and Payroll — that integrate with each other and can be deployed on-premise, in the cloud, or via browser. The product is sold primarily through a nationwide VAR partner network that customizes and implements the software for mid-market manufacturers and wholesale distributors.

Product overview

AddonSoftware by Barista is a modular ERP business solution built on the Barista Application Framework (a RAD tool from BASIS International Ltd.) and written in the BBj language, which runs on Java. The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture: the core AddonSoftware by Barista product provides the foundational platform, supplemented by four distinct functional bundles — General Accounting (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger), Distribution (Inventory Control, Sales Order Processing, Purchase Order Processing, Sales Analysis), Manufacturing (Bill of Materials, Shop Floor Control), and Payroll — plus Cloud Services deployment, a CRM partnership with GoldMine, and the Addon Store for third-party extensions. All bundles are fully integrated and share the same codebase, with the key differentiator being the ability to preserve customizations through the upgrade cycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AddonSoftware by Barista Customizable ERP business solution built on the Barista Application Framework and BBj language from BASIS International Ltd., providing a core set of accounting, distribution, manufacturing, and payroll building blocks with unique ability to preserve customizations through the update cycle. Targeted at mid-market manufacturers and wholesale distributors.
• General Accounting Bundle Core accounting bundle with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger modules fully integrated for one-time data entry. Provides user-defined financial reports, direct spreadsheet output, and document delivery via email, fax, HTML, or PDF. Serves as back-end integration to vertical products and as the foundation for manufacturing and distribution customers.
• Distribution Bundle Wholesale distribution ERP bundle for durable or nondurable goods businesses with annual sales of approximately $3 million to $30 million. Includes Inventory Control, Sales Order Processing, Purchase Order Processing, and Sales Analysis modules. Fully integrates with the General Accounting bundle.
• Manufacturing Bundle Manufacturing ERP bundle for durable goods businesses with annual sales of approximately $3 million to $30 million, supporting make-to-stock, make-to-order, and mixed-mode environments. Includes Bill of Materials and Shop Floor Control modules with work order tracking, scheduling, and cost management.
• Payroll Flexible payroll processing solution supporting unlimited earnings, deductions, taxes, and employer contributions. Includes direct deposit, multiple tax locations, multi-company and multi-state capability, and full integration with the General Accounting bundle.
• Cloud Services Cloud deployment option for AddonSoftware ERP powered by Amazon EC2 infrastructure, providing a simpler way to deploy and upgrade ERP software without on-premise hardware management.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CloudJumpercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2016CloudJumper was selected by BASIS International to power cloud-based delivery of AddonSoftware ERP for device agnostic access from any location. Partnership speeds software deployment and access for customers while eliminating capital costs of implementing business software.
• BigWave SoftwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 May 2014BigWave Software became an Authorized Value-Added Reseller providing AddonSoftware ERP and field service management (FSM) to North American customers. Provides combined ERP and FSM solution for multi-site commercial businesses.
• Curtis Martin Group, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2014Curtis Martin Group, Inc. joined AddonSoftware ERP VAR program as Authorized Value-Added Reseller.
• T&J DataminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2014T&J Data joined AddonSoftware ERP VAR program as Authorized Value-Added Reseller.
• Poblete Consulting ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2014Poblete Consulting Services joined AddonSoftware ERP VAR program as Authorized Value-Added Reseller.
• Discovery AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2014Discovery Associates joined AddonSoftware VAR program in North and South America, addressing growing demand for ERP solutions among manufacturing businesses.
• The MIT GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 March 2014The MIT Group joined as Authorized Value-Added Reseller providing AddonSoftware ERP services to North American customers. Provides end-to-end IT Management solutions aligning ERP and business processes.
• Infinitely VirtualminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2014Infinitely Virtual launched InfiniteERP powered by AddonSoftware for cloud-based manufacturing ERP solutions.
• Phoenix Fire Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 September 2013Phoenix Fire Inc., leading business development agency specializing in partner channel development, retained by BASIS International to expand worldwide business partner channel.
• BASIS International Ltd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 June 2007BASIS International Ltd. acquired all assets of AddonSoftware from MicroAccounting Systems, Inc. (MASI) of Beaverton, Oregon on June 1, 2007. BASIS provides BBj language and Barista Application Framework underlying AddonSoftware. BASIS has more than 7,000 application software developers and 1.7 million end users.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sage X3: Sage X3 (formerly Sage ERP X3) targets mid-market manufacturers and distributors with comparable accounting, distribution, manufacturing, and payroll functionality - directly competitive with AddonSoftware's module set.
• Priority Software: Priority Software offers ERP for manufacturing, distribution, and accounting in the mid-market, including customizable deployments - a comparable offering to AddonSoftware in target customer and customization philosophy.
• Epicor: Epicor provides mid-market ERP solutions specifically for manufacturing and distribution - the same core customer profile and functional modules (accounting, distribution, manufacturing) that AddonSoftware serves, making it the closest direct peer.
• SYSPRO: SYSPRO provides ERP for mid-market manufacturing and distribution, with deep shop floor and inventory control capabilities that overlap directly with AddonSoftware's Manufacturing and Distribution bundles.

Emerging players

• Odoo: Odoo is an open-source ERP with manufacturing, inventory, accounting, and payroll modules at a lower price point, increasingly competing for the smaller end of AddonSoftware's target market.
• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native mid-market ERP with manufacturing and distribution editions, competing for the same customer profile but with a modern SaaS architecture versus AddonSoftware's on-prem heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Infor Distribution SX.e: Infor (Distribution SX.e and broader CloudSuite) is a much larger incumbent ERP vendor serving distribution and manufacturing; shares AddonSoftware's wholesale-distribution focus but operates at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's mid-market cloud ERP frequently competes for the same manufacturing and distribution customers as AddonSoftware, with strong Office/Microsoft integration and enterprise backing.
• SAP Business One: SAP Business One is SAP's mid-market ERP offering, targeting similar small-to-mid manufacturers and distributors with broader functionality and a global brand - a large-incumbent peer in AddonSoftware's segment.
• Oracle NetSuite: NetSuite is a cloud mid-market ERP that often competes for manufacturing and distribution deals - a broader platform with greater resources but less depth in shop-floor customization than AddonSoftware.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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