KWP
KWP Informationssysteme GmbH is a German private software company that develops kwp-bnWin.net, a modular ERP platform for German-speaking trade businesses in SHK, electrical, painting, and carpentry sectors, distributed through direct sales and channel partners in Germany and Austria.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersErgolding, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What KWP does
KWP Informationssysteme GmbH is a German private limited liability company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Ergolding (Landshut), Germany. The company develops kwp-bnWin.net, a modular ERP and commercial management platform purpose-built for German-speaking trade businesses (Handwerksbetriebe), particularly the SHK (Sanitär, Heizung, Klima — sanitary, heating, air conditioning), electrical/photovoltaic, painting, and carpentry sectors. The platform scales from single-person operations up to enterprises of 500 employees via two base versions (REGIE for entry-level, BASIS for expanded functionality) and a broad suite of optional modules covering calculation (Kalkulation), measurement (Aufmaß), material and time management, procurement, maintenance, archiving, field service control, accounting/payroll, and ZUGFeRD e-invoicing. Mobile capabilities are delivered through KWP bnApp, KWP Mobiler Monteur, and KWPBOX for field-office synchronization; KWP BaaS Cloud provides hosted deployment. Differentiators include deep vertical specialization, integration with 60+ German wholesalers and manufacturers (Buderus, Vaillant, Viessmann, GROHE, Hansgrohe, Brötje, etc.), DATEV accounting integration, and a free standalone UGL-Viewer utility for the proprietary UGL data format used across SHK and electrical wholesale.
KWP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KWP
- Legal name
- KWP Informationssysteme GmbH
- Website
- https://kwpsoftware.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- KWP Informationssysteme GmbH is a German private software company that develops kwp-bnWin.net, a modular ERP platform for German-speaking trade businesses in SHK, electrical, painting, and carpentry sectors, distributed through direct sales and channel partners in Germany and Austria.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
KWP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Trade and Craft Business ERP Software
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Developer Portals, SDKs & Documentation Platforms (BPAMADAG)
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Where KWP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ergolding
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
KWP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licenses: KWP sells their kwp-bnWin.net software as a perpetual license ('gekauft statt gemietet' - buy instead of rent). Customers purchase the software upfront and own it, rather than paying recurring subscription fees.
- Software Maintenance and Support: Customers can opt for a Software-Pflege-Vertrag (software maintenance contract) providing regular updates, hotline support, and access to the customer web portal.
- Training and Consulting: KWP offers training sessions (Schulungen) at various locations in Germany and Austria, as well as organizational consulting services for trade businesses.
- Module Extensions: Additional specialized modules such as Calculation (Kalkulation), Measurement (Aufmaß), Material Management, Ordering, Maintenance, Activity Management, and Archiving can be purchased to extend the base software.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Small businesses (1-2 employees) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Small businesses (1-5 employees) - Kleinbetriebe |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Medium businesses (5-25 employees) - Mittlere Betriebe |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Large businesses (25-500 employees) - Große Unternehmen |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Training courses |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
KWP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KWP develops and sells kwp-bnWin.net, a modular ERP and commercial management software platform purpose-built for German-speaking craft and trades businesses (Handwerksbetriebe). The platform covers the full workflow from quote creation to invoicing and is offered in two base variants (REGIE for small businesses and BASIS for mid-market), extensible through specialized modules for SHK, electrical, painting, and carpentry trades, plus mobile field service, cloud deployment, and AI-powered telephony add-ons.
Product overview
KWP (KWP Informationssysteme GmbH) offers kwp-bnWin.net as a modular ERP and commercial management software platform purpose-built for German trade businesses (Baunebengewerbe), particularly in the SHK (Sanitär, Heizung, Klima), electrical, painting, and carpentry sectors. The core platform comes in two base variants: REGIE (entry-level) and BASIS (expanded foundation), both extensible through a broad suite of dedicated modules including Kalkulation, Aufmaß, Material- und Zeitwirtschaft, Bestellwesen, Wartungswesen, Aktivitäten-Management, Archivierung, Monteursteuerung, FiBu und Lohn, and Kartendienst (bnMap). Mobile capabilities are delivered through the KWP bnApp (with sub-features for address management, activities, archive, article scanning, checklists, calendar, delivery notes, project indicators, transaction views, maintenance, and time tracking), KWP Mobiler Monteur, and KWPBOX for field-office data synchronization. AI-powered telephony is available through Hey Telo and HalloPetra add-ons. Deployment options include on-premise and KWP BaaS Cloud. A no-cost standalone tool, the UGL-Viewer, enables reading UGL data files outside the main platform. Additional external add-ons include Mareon, combit Report Server, ODV Cockpit, ODV Craftnote Connector, Seneca Controlling, SOFTGEWERK App4Work (bauzeit, material, fotobox), and Keil BarcodeOCR. Training and support services include hotline support, E-Learning, organizational consulting, and on-site assistance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- kwp-bnWin.net: The primary commercial software product — kaufmännische (business management) software specifically developed for trades businesses (Handwerksbetriebe) in the building and construction sector.
Products and services
- kwp-bnWin.net The flagship ERP platform for trade businesses (Baunebengewerbe), covering commercial operations from quote to invoice with a modular architecture scalable from small trades businesses (1-5 employees) to large operations (up to 500 employees).
- REGIE Entry-level base version of kwp-bnWin.net providing essential commercial management functions for small trade businesses (1-5 employees).
- BASIS Expanded base version of kwp-bnWin.net with broader functionality than REGIE, serving as the foundation that can be extended with additional modules for mid-market businesses.
- Kalkulation Module Module for offer and project cost calculation, enabling trade businesses to create detailed price quotes and cost estimates.
- Aufmaß Module Module for capturing and managing construction measurements (Aufmaß) and generating corresponding invoices for trade businesses.
- Material- und Zeitwirtschaft Module Module for material and time management, tracking material usage and labor hours across projects and operations.
- Bestellwesen Module Module for procurement and purchasing management, supporting purchase orders and supplier interactions.
- Wartungswesen Module Module for maintenance management, handling scheduled maintenance contracts and service visits.
- Aktivitäten-Management Module Module for managing business activities, tasks, and follow-ups across sales and service operations.
- Archivierung Module Module for digital archiving of documents and business records, integrated within kwp-bnWin.net.
- FiBu und Lohn Finance, accounting, and payroll module integrated with kwp-bnWin.net for end-to-end financial management.
- KWP bnApp Mobile application for trade businesses running on smartphones and tablets, providing field access to addresses, activities, archive, article scanning, checklists, calendar, delivery notes, technician control, project indicators, transaction views, maintenance, and time tracking.
- KWP Mobiler Monteur Mobile field service module enabling technicians to access job data, record work hours, and document materials directly from the construction site.
- KWPBOX Data synchronization and field-to-office exchange tool enabling real-time data sync between field technicians and the kwp-bnWin.net office system.
- KWP BaaS Cloud Cloud-based deployment option for kwp-bnWin.net, providing hosted infrastructure as an alternative to on-premise installation.
- KI-Telefonie Hey Telo AI-powered telephony add-on providing automated and intelligent telephone services integrated with kwp-bnWin.net.
- KI-Telefonie HalloPetra AI-powered telephony add-on providing automated and intelligent telephone services integrated with kwp-bnWin.net.
- UGL-Viewer Free standalone Windows utility for reading UGL data files (used by SHK and electrical wholesalers) in human-readable plain text, without requiring installation of kwp-bnWin.net.
- KWP Hotline Support Multi-tier telephone support service for KWP customers, with dedicated queues for application questions, technical issues, and form adjustments, plus emergency hotline outside business hours.
- E-Learning von KWP Online e-learning platform providing self-paced training modules and workshops on kwp-bnWin.net features and operational workflows.
Quantifiable outcome
- Customers save several hours per week on administrative tasks
Companies that use KWP
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
KWP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
KWP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DATEVcoreDATEV is a major partner, with KWP listed on the DATEV marketplace. This partnership enables integration with DATEV's accounting and tax software, common in German businesses.
- Favorit ITminorCloud solutions partner offering KWP software integration through Favorit IT's network.
- HecknerminorTechnology partner with marketing cooperation.
- Raab CoachingminorCoaching and consulting partner for organizational development in the trades.
- Alfons KockminorBusiness development consulting for trades.
- Alpha PersonaminorPersonnel and organizational consulting partner.
- CS TeamlösungenminorTeam solutions partner for KWP distribution.
- 60+ Wholesalers and ManufacturerscoreExtensive network of wholesalers and manufacturers including ATAG, Brötje, Buderus, GROHE, Hansgrohe, Vaillant, Viessmann, Weishaupt, and many more. Provides article catalog logos and data exchange interfaces for seamless ordering and pricing.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
KWP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sage GmbH (Sage Handwerk): Global ERP/accounting software vendor with a dedicated German Handwerk (trades) line including Sage 50 Handwerk and Sage Handwerk Classic. Directly competes with KWP in the German trades ERP market but serves a much broader customer base across industries.
- Pro-Dave / IFS: Large enterprise ERP vendor with German Handwerk and Mittelstand offerings through partners. Represents the upper-end threat as larger ERP platforms move down-market with SMB-friendly cloud editions targeting trade verticals.
- Bluebeam (Nemetschek Group): AEC-focused software platform under Nemetschek serving construction and trade workflows with markup, estimation, and project collaboration tools. Broader incumbent competing for trade business workflow software spend alongside KWP.
Direct peers
- HSB (Handwerker Software Büro): German trades-specific business management software for craftsmen (Handwerker), offering quote-to-invoice workflows similar to kwp-bnWin.net. Direct competitor in the German trades ERP niche with comparable feature scope and customer base.
- WinWorker Software: German trades ERP software vendor serving craftsmen and trade businesses with quoting, project management, and field service modules. Competes head-to-head with KWP-bnWin.net in the SHK, electrical, and general Handwerk segments.
- Streit Datentechnik (Streit V.1): German-based ERP software provider specializing in trades (Handwerk) and construction businesses, with deep SHK and electrical trade functionality. Closest direct competitor to KWP in the niche German trades ERP segment with comparable vertical specialization.
Regional players
- WEKA Handwerk (Handwerkskammer Software): German Handwerkskammer-affiliated software provider offering trades business management tools. Serves the same German trade business segment as KWP with comparable regulatory and industry compliance focus.
Emerging players
- sevDesk: Cloud-based accounting software for German SMBs and freelancers, including trade and craft segments. Represents the cloud-native threat to legacy on-premise trades ERP vendors like KWP, particularly among small businesses.
- Lexoffice (Haufe Group): Cloud-native accounting and invoicing platform for German SMBs including trade businesses. Increasingly competitive in the lower end of KWP's target market as cloud-first SMB accounting tools add basic quoting and project features.
- Dataflutz (handwerk mobil): German mobile-first field service and project documentation tool for trades businesses, complementing or competing with KWP's bnApp and Mobiler Monteur solutions. Focused on digitalization of field operations for Handwerk.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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KWP leadership team
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KWP funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about KWP
What does KWP do?
KWP develops and sells kwp-bnWin.net, a modular ERP and commercial management software platform purpose-built for German-speaking craft and trades businesses (Handwerksbetriebe). The platform covers the full workflow from quote creation to invoicing and is offered in two base variants (REGIE for small businesses and BASIS for mid-market), extensible through specialized modules for SHK, electrical, painting, and carpentry trades, plus mobile field service, cloud deployment, and AI-powered telephony add-ons.
Is KWP a public or private company?
KWP is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was KWP founded?
KWP was founded in 1991. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is KWP based?
KWP is headquartered in Ergolding, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does KWP make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are software Maintenance and Support, training and Consulting and module Extensions.
Who are KWP's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sage GmbH (Sage Handwerk), Pro-Dave / IFS and Bluebeam (Nemetschek Group). Direct peers are HSB (Handwerker Software Büro), WinWorker Software and Streit Datentechnik (Streit V.1). WEKA Handwerk (Handwerkskammer Software) is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are sevDesk, Lexoffice (Haufe Group) and Dataflutz (handwerk mobil).
Does KWP have an API?
Yes. KWP exposes a public API.
What industry is KWP in?
KWP's product category is Trade and Craft Business ERP Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMADAG, Developer Portals, SDKs & Documentation Platforms. Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7371.