CloudOnex

What CloudOnex does

CloudOnex is a privately held software company founded at least as early as 2019 that develops and sells self-hosted business management software, headquartered under Swedish law but with customer data stored in US facilities. The core product is Business Suite, a PHP/Laravel-based all-in-one platform covering accounting, invoicing, CRM, project management, HRM, sales, purchases, customer support, and marketing, with optional white-labeling and source code access. The technical stack is a PHP/Laravel application with MySQL, a REST API v3, role-based permissions, multi-currency and multi-language support, and a multi-tenant SaaS architecture variant. The company sells primarily through a lifetime license model (Business Suite Standard at $79, Open Source at $299, SaaS at $699), with optional support renewals ($60-$200/year) and remote desktop support at $300/hour. Distribution is self-serve via the CloudOnex website and the Envato Codecanyon marketplace, augmented by a plugin marketplace containing 40+ extensions including payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Paystack, 25+ regional providers), e-commerce integrations (WooCommerce, Shopify), AI plugins (OpenAI ChatGPT, Chat AI), and vertical modules (Freight Forwarding, Auto Repair, ZATCA e-invoicing for Saudi Arabia, UAE VAT).

The target customer base is primarily small to medium businesses, freelancers, and solopreneurs seeking an affordable, comprehensive alternative to fragmented SaaS subscriptions, along with web hosting companies using HostBilling and enterprises with international operations requiring multi-currency and multi-language support. The website claims a community of over 16,000 people (Facebook followers). Revenue comes from one-time software licenses, a smaller SaaS subscription tier, plugin marketplace sales, optional support renewals, and professional services. There is no disclosed funding, no parent company, no public listing, and no M&A activity; the company appears to be founder-operated. Recent strategic emphasis has been on AI integration (OpenAI-powered features in v9.1.0 and AI Agents in v9.4.0) and regulatory compliance plugins for the Middle East (ZATCA, UAE VAT), consistent with multi-geography expansion.

Name

CloudOnex

Legal name

CloudOnex

Website

https://www.cloudonex.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CloudOnex is a payment gateway and e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA)

Keywords

• Business management software
• Self-hosted business suite
• Invoicing and billing software
• White-label CRM platform
• Payment gateway plugins

Headquarters

HQ city

Alameda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Software Licenses (One-time): One-time perpetual license fees for software products. Business Suite Standard priced at $79 with lifetime access and free updates. Open source version at $299 with 1-year support included.
2. SaaS Subscription: Business Suite SaaS version at $699 with 1-year support included. Multi-tenant deployment model for running own SaaS business.
3. Support Renewals: After initial support period expires, customers can renew support at $60/year for Business Suite and $200/year for SaaS. Renewing support is not mandatory as lifetime license continues.
4. Plugin Marketplace Sales: Sale of plugins and extensions through CloudOnex Marketplace. Plugins include payment gateways ($15-$200), e-commerce integrations, scheduling tools, and business-specific modules ranging from free to $199.
5. Remote Desktop Support: Optional paid remote desktop support at $300/hour for customers requiring hands-on assistance with their self-hosted installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CloudOnex develops and sells self-hosted PHP/Laravel-based business management software centered on the Business Suite—an all-in-one platform covering accounting, invoicing, CRM, project management, HRM, sales, purchases, customer support, and marketing. The software is sold primarily under a one-time perpetual license with lifetime access, free updates, optional source code access for white-labeling, and an extensible plugin marketplace. Specialized standalone products include HostBilling (web hosting billing automation), iBilling (invoicing), Startup Kit and CloudOffice SaaS (SaaS starters), StudyBuddy (education), Focus (landing pages), and UpSkill (courses).

Product overview

CloudOnex is a suite of business management software products centered on the Business Suite as the core platform. The Business Suite is a comprehensive, self-hosted all-in-one solution covering accounting, invoicing, CRM, project management, HR/payroll, sales, purchases, customer support, and marketing. Specialized add-on products include HostBilling (web hosting billing with server automation for Plesk/Hestia/DirectAdmin), iBilling (dedicated invoicing), Startup Kit and CloudOffice SaaS (for building SaaS businesses), StudyBuddy (education management), Focus (landing pages), and UpSkill (course management). The ecosystem is extended through a marketplace of plugins including payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Paystack, WooCommerce, Shopify, and 25+ regional gateways), e-commerce integrations, AI tools (ChatGPT/OpenAI integration), security features (Google 2-Step Verification), and industry-specific solutions (Freight Forwarding, Auto Repair). Products are sold primarily on CodeCanyon/marketplaces with lifetime licenses, 6-12 months included support, and optional source code access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Business Suite: Comprehensive all-in-one business management software covering accounting, CRM, sales, purchases, project management, HR, and customer support modules.
• HostBilling
• HostBilling Pro
• iBilling
• Startup Kit
• StudyBuddy
• Focus
• UpSkill

Products and services

• CloudOnex Business Suite Self-hosted all-in-one business management platform covering accounting, invoicing, CRM, project management, HRM, sales, purchases, customer support, and marketing. White-labeled, customizable, with optional source code access and a plugin marketplace. Sold via $79 lifetime license, $299 open source with source code, and $699 multi-tenant SaaS variant.
• HostBilling

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration37 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Envato (Codecanyon)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distribution partner. CloudOnex products sold through Codecanyon marketplace. Customers download from Envato profile after purchase.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ERPNext: Open-source ERP and business management suite with self-hosted and SaaS deployment options, targeting SMBs. Closely comparable to CloudOnex Business Suite in both architecture (Python/Frappe) and horizontal positioning across accounting, CRM, project management, and HR.
• Odoo: Open-source business application suite with self-hosted Community Edition and SaaS Online offering. Competes head-to-head with CloudOnex across accounting, CRM, project management, HR, and e-commerce, with significantly larger scale.
• WHMCS: Leading web hosting billing and automation platform. The closest direct competitor to CloudOnex's HostBilling product for web hosting companies needing automated provisioning, billing, and server integrations.
• Dolibarr: Open-source ERP/CRM suite with self-hosted PHP deployment. Comparable to CloudOnex Business Suite in target customer (SMBs and freelancers), tech stack (PHP), and horizontal functionality (invoicing, accounting, CRM).
• Blesta: Web hosting billing and client management platform for hosting providers. Directly comparable to CloudOnex HostBilling in customer base (hosting companies), feature set, and self-hosted licensing model.
• Bitrix24: Business management suite with CRM, project management, and collaboration tools, offered in both self-hosted and cloud editions. Comparable horizontal positioning and SMB target market to CloudOnex Business Suite.
• HostBill: Web hosting billing and automation software with server control panel integrations. Directly comparable to CloudOnex HostBilling in customer base (hosting providers) and provisioning automation capabilities.

Emerging players

• SuiteCRM: Open-source CRM application with self-hosted PHP deployment. Comparable in open-source model and SMB focus to CloudOnex's CRM capabilities within Business Suite, though narrower in scope.

Broad incumbents

• Zoho: Broad SaaS business suite covering CRM, finance, HR, project management, and collaboration. Overlaps significantly with CloudOnex Business Suite but operates as a much larger cloud-only incumbent serving both SMBs and enterprises.
• Freshworks: Public SaaS company offering CRM, IT service management, HR, and customer support. Competes broadly with CloudOnex Business Suite's CRM and customer service modules but targets a higher end of the market with cloud-only delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCe874PJT6YHcZ_StaCOsZyg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/cloudonex

Compliance2 records

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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