DataSol Software & communicatie

What DataSol Software & communicatie does

DataSol Software & communicatie (legal entity: DataSol BV) is a privately held Dutch software and web services firm headquartered in Breda with a secondary Breda address. Founded in 2001 originally as a technical partner to advertising agencies, the company has progressively expanded into custom business software, modular SaaS products and hosting under its own DataSol brand.

The company's core technology is the proprietary DataSol Swiss no-code application development platform, in continuous development since 2010, which powers both internal product delivery and bespoke customer builds. On top of Swiss, DataSol operates four branded products: Hopla (workforce planning SaaS for teams up to 100 employees, with transparent monthly subscriptions), WhatsApp Relay (a Chrome extension for multi-user management of a single WhatsApp Business number, priced per package), SiteSnap (a designer-oriented website builder and CMS) and BOLbox (an occupational health SaaS portal for municipalities, provinces and healthcare institutions). The firm also markets an extensive portfolio of business software modules — CRM, sales and quoting with digital signing, time registration, planning, invoicing, ticketing, maintenance, e-commerce and reporting — together with website design, SEO/SEA, digital newsletters, social media management and premium hosting on Dutch servers.

Commercially, DataSol runs a hybrid sales model: consultative direct sales with free initial appointments for custom projects, a self-service SaaS funnel for Hopla and WhatsApp Relay, and a long-running agency partnership channel acting as white-label delivery backbone. Pricing is transparent for SaaS tiers (e.g., Hopla 50 at €52.45/month, Hopla 100 at €88.95/month, WhatsApp Relay at €99/month for 10 employees) and quote-based for custom software and website projects. The primary customer segment is Dutch MKB (small and medium businesses), with additional focus on hospitality, installation contractors, ICT resellers and advertising agencies.

Name

DataSol Software & communicatie

Legal name

DataSol BV

Website

https://datasol.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DataSol Software & communicatie is a Dutch private software firm, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Breda, that builds business software and websites using its proprietary Swiss no-code platform and sells subscription SaaS products such as Hopla, WhatsApp Relay and BOLbox to SMBs, agencies and select semi-government customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

No-code business software development

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Direct Mail Advertising (54186), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Data App Builders (Forms, Portals & Internal Tools) (HDAEAKAK)

Keywords

• No-code development platform
• Custom business software
• Workforce planning software
• Website design services
• Digital marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription SaaS Products: Monthly recurring subscriptions for cloud-based software products including Hopla (workforce planning), WhatsApp Relay, and other SaaS solutions. Customers pay per month with monthly cancellation options.
2. Custom Software Development: Bespoke software development services using no-code Swiss platform for customized business software solutions. Includes CRM, ERP, planning, invoicing, ticketing systems.
3. Premium Hosting Services: Website, email, and cloud application hosting services with premium servers located in the Netherlands.
4. Website Design and Development: Custom website design, technical realization, and digital marketing services including SEO and content creation.
5. Digital Marketing Tools: Digital newsletter systems, social media management, content creation, and SEO/SEA services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DataSol develops and sells custom business software built on its proprietary DataSol Swiss no-code platform, alongside ready-to-use SaaS products (Hopla personnel planning, WhatsApp Relay, SiteSnap website builder, BOLbox, Examen Manager). The company also delivers website design, SEO/SEA, email marketing, hosting, and graphic design services for Dutch SMBs (MKB), with additional revenue from bespoke software development projects.

Product overview

DataSol Software & communicatie is a Dutch software company offering a portfolio of no-code development tools and business software solutions. The core platform is DataSol Swiss, a no-code application development platform complemented by ready-to-use SaaS products including Hopla (personnel planning app), WhatsApp Relay (team WhatsApp management), and SiteSnap (website building CMS). The company also provides modular business software components for CRM, sales/quotes, time tracking, project planning, invoicing, ticketing/helpdesk, maintenance management, e-commerce, and reporting/dashboards. Services include custom website design, SEO/SEA, email marketing, and premium hosting. Their products serve various industries including construction, healthcare, ICT, and e-commerce, with solutions for both SMEs and larger organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hopla: Personnel planning and scheduling application for teams up to 50 employees, particularly focused on hospitality industry.
• SiteSnap
• Swiss
• WhatsApp Relay

Products and services

• DataSol Swiss Proprietary no-code application development platform that enables organizations to build custom business software without coding, using visual editors and a pre-built code library with presets. Sold both as a self-service platform and as the foundation for bespoke client development projects.
• Hopla Online personnel planning and time registration application for teams up to 100 employees, featuring work schedules, personal schedules, leave/vacation requests, worked hours overview, availability submission, employee function profiles, backoffice management dashboard, and salary administration export. Targeted at hospitality businesses and other SMBs.
• WhatsApp Relay Google Chrome browser extension that allows multiple employees to manage a single WhatsApp Business number for customer service and internal communication. Sold per package with one WhatsApp Relay account and 10 personal logins in the standard tier.
• SiteSnap All-in-one website builder and content management system designed for graphic designers and non-developers to create custom websites and digital magazines without web developer involvement. Uses an interface familiar to Adobe software users. Also offered as a white-label tool for advertising agencies to serve their own clients.
• BOLbox SaaS occupational health (Arbo) portal for municipalities, provinces, and healthcare institutions to manage employee certifications, tool inspections, and qualifications. Used for registration of inspections, training, and qualifications.
• Examen Manager Software for managing exam registrations, candidate data, exam leaders, results, and automatic generation of digital certificates and passes. The company claims an 85% reduction in administrative tasks for examination management workflows.
• Website Design and Development Custom website design, technical realization, and development services, including responsive design, SEO optimization, custom payment methods, delivery options, and POS integrations. Used directly by SMBs and white-label for advertising agencies.
• SEO and SEA Services Search engine optimization and search engine advertising services, including technical SEO improvements (HTTPS, mobile optimization), on-page SEO, local SEO, backlinks, content updates, and SemRush-driven analysis.
• Digital Newsletter Service Email marketing and newsletter creation service with corporate-styled templates, per-campaign reporting tools, and GDPR-compliant hosting on Netherlands servers. Supports goals including website traffic, lead generation, sales stimulation, and branding.
• Premium Hosting Website, email, and cloud application hosting services delivered on premium servers located in the Netherlands. Sold as a recurring subscription service to both direct customers and white-label agencies.
• Graphic Design Services Graphic design services for websites and marketing materials, supporting brand identity and visual communication for SMB customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost savings of up to 40% compared to traditional software development
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Advertising Agencies (Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2001DataSol has been a technical partner for advertising agencies since 2001, supporting website and webshop development that exceeds capabilities of WordPress, Magento, or Drupal solutions. Provides custom payment methods, delivery options, and POS integrations. Agencies can also use SiteSnap and SiteSnap News tools to serve their own clients without web developer involvement.
• Software System Integrations (Afas, Exact)coreTechnology or IntegrationDataSol creates integrations with established business software systems including Afas and Exact for accounting and ERP connections. These integrations enable seamless data exchange between custom-developed solutions and customers' existing business systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Webflow: Visual website builder and CMS without coding, comparable to SiteSnap's positioning for designers and non-developer website builders. Broader platform than SiteSnap but overlaps on the 'websites without web developers' promise.
• Softr: No-code platform for building business apps and client portals from Airtable/Google Sheets. Comparable SMB-friendly positioning and recurring SaaS model similar to Hopla and WhatsApp Relay.
• Glide: Spreadsheet-to-app no-code platform with PLG SaaS pricing. Comparable on the no-code app builder category and SMB-friendly subscription model that mirrors Hopla's positioning.

Direct peers

• Bubble: Consumer/SMB-focused no-code web application builder with PLG motion. Comparable to Swiss on 'no-code app building for non-developers,' although Bubble is global and consumer-led while DataSol targets Dutch SMBs.
• Betty Blocks: Dutch no-code/low-code platform also targeting custom enterprise application development. Directly comparable to DataSol Swiss in geography (NL), category (no-code platform), and target customer (mid-market/SMB digitalizing business processes).
• Caspio: Low-code database application platform with drag-and-drop builder for internal tools and business apps. Direct competitor in the SMB low-code app builder space with subscription SaaS pricing.

Broad incumbents

• OutSystems: Established low-code platform serving enterprises and ISVs globally. Competes with Swiss on visual application development, but with a much larger partner ecosystem and enterprise go-to-market motion.
• Mendix: Enterprise low-code platform (Siemens-owned) competing in the same no-code/low-code category as Swiss, but at a much larger scale and with stronger enterprise integrations. Broad incumbent over the same product category.
• Zoho Creator: Low-code platform within the broader Zoho business suite, offering CRM-style and custom app development. Comparable on no-code custom business app development for SMBs, but with much wider suite depth.

Regional players

• Locoia: European low-code/no-code consultancy and platform services firm. Comparable on the no-code delivery and integration practice, particularly for SMB and mid-market digitalization projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DataSol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/datasol

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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