BASS

What BASS does

BASS d.o.o., Celje is a privately held Slovenian software company founded in 1991 that develops and sells a proprietary, modular ERP suite to Slovenian enterprises, communal/utility companies, and public-sector organizations. The company is recognized as the largest domestically-owned ERP provider in Slovenia per a 2025 MJU declaration, and operates a portfolio centered on mass billing for utilities (Inkasso, Ekolog), finance and accounting (Saldakonti z glavno knjigo, Plačilni nalogi, DDV-O), HR and payroll (Plače, Kadrovska evidenca, EVICA time tracking), operations (Skladiščno poslovanje, Delovni nalogi, Nabava), and the certified BASSDMS document management system (e-ARS 2021/SW012). The technology stack is a web- and desktop-accessible in-house developed suite with certificate authentication, direct integrations to Slovenian state systems (FURS for REK forms and tax filing, ZZI for e-invoicing, ePredal, e-Sodstvo/COVL), and mobile companion applications for fixed-asset and warehouse workflows. Supporting services include Procesni center for invoice processing, Komunala.info for utility customer self-service, SKIS for legal entity search, and the BassAsistent employee portal. The company reports 1,300 regular users across 1,000+ customer organizations, processing 6.8 million invoices annually and billing 400,000 measurement devices monthly for over 1 million households. BASS generates revenue from recurring software subscriptions, professional services for implementation and customization, and ongoing training programs, sold via direct sales on quote-based multi-year contracts; the company is family-owned, led by directors Aleksander Bastl and Miha Bastl, and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701.

Name

BASS

Legal name

BASS d.o.o., Celje

Website

https://bass.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BASS d.o.o., Celje is a Slovenian-owned ERP software vendor, founded in 1991, that sells modular software for mass utility billing, finance, HR/payroll, and certified document management to 1,000+ Slovenian communal, enterprise, and public-sector customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry-Specific ERP for Utilities & Energy (HDAEAEAN), Public Sector & Government ERP (HDAEAEAG), Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Suites (HDAEAGAB), ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• ERP software solutions
• Mass billing systems
• Utility billing software
• Document management systems
• Payroll management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Celje

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Licenses and Subscriptions: BASS generates revenue through the sale of proprietary ERP software solutions including mass billing, finance, document management, and HR modules. The company provides both desktop and web-based applications with ongoing maintenance and support.
2. Implementation and Customization Services: Professional services for software implementation, customization to customer needs, and integration with existing systems.
3. Training and Education: Monthly training programs for software users, including both group sessions and individual/custom training for customer employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BASS develops and sells a proprietary, modular ERP software suite for mass billing (utilities, communal services), financial accounting, HR and payroll, warehouse and document management, paired with implementation, customization, training and ongoing support services. The suite is sold to communal/utility companies, enterprises and public sector organizations in Slovenia via direct sales, certified against Slovenian archival law (e-ARS 2021/SW012) and integrated directly with FURS, ZZI, ePredal and e-Sodstvo state systems.

Product overview

BASS is a leading Slovenian ERP software company (in operation since 1991, celebrating 35 years in 2026) offering a comprehensive, modular ERP system for mass billing, utilities, and finance. The product portfolio centers on the BASS ERP ecosystem comprising interconnected modules: core billing programs (Inkasso, Ekolog) for mass billing of utility services; finance and accounting modules (Saldakonti z glavno knjigo, Plačilni nalogi, Blagajna, DDV-O); HR/payroll suite (Kadrovska evidenca, Evidenca časa/EVICA, Plače, Potni nalogi, Osebna ocena); document management (BASSDMS certified by Archives RS); operational tools (Delovni nalogi, Skladiščno poslovanje, Nabava in naročanje, Ponudbe, Računi, Prejeti računi, Pogodbe, Soglasja); and supplementary services (Bassistent employee portal, BassAsistent, ePošta, WebDN, SKIS business search, GDPR Procesni Center, Komunala.info). Mobile applications extend fixed asset inventory and warehouse operations. The system serves 1,300 regular users, processes 6.8 million invoices annually, and handles 400,000 measuring devices monthly for over 1 million households. Offered as both desktop and web-based applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BassDMS: Certified document management system for paperless business operations
• Procesni center
• Bass ePošta
• Bass WebDN
• SKIS
• Komunala.info
• Bassistent
• EVICA

Products and services

• BASSDMS (Certified Document Management System) Certified document management system for digital document lifecycle management including capture, classification, retention scheduling and archival. Certified by the Archives of the Republic of Slovenia (e-ARS 2021/SW012) and features multi-level access controls, audit trails, digital signing and automated retention. Sold to enterprises and public sector organizations seeking archival compliance.
• Mass Billing Suite (Inkasso and Ekolog modules) Mass invoicing system for communal services (water, electricity, gas, heating, waste management). Combines the Inkasso module for accounts-receivable batch processing and the Ekolog module for environmental/utility services with high-volume invoice generation. Sold to communal and utility companies.
• Finance and Accounting Suite (Saldakonti z glavno knjigo, DDV-O, Plačilni nalogi, Blagajna, Prejeti računi) Modular finance and accounting suite covering accounts receivable/payable with double-entry bookkeeping (Saldakonti z glavno knjigo), VAT reporting to FURS (DDV-O), payment order preparation including foreign payments (Plačilni nalogi), cash receipt/expenditure tracking with POS integration (Blagajna), and received invoice processing with VAT book generation (Prejeti računi). Sold to Slovenian enterprises needing integrated accounting with FURS compliance.
• HR and Payroll Suite (Plače, Kadrovska evidenca, EVICA, Potni nalogi, Osebna ocena) HR and payroll suite including the Plače (Payroll) module for salary calculation with direct REK form submission to FURS and e-BOL sick-leave import; Kadrovska evidenca for personnel records; Evidenca časa (EVICA) for time and attendance; Potni nalogi for travel orders and per diems; and Osebna ocena for performance review and incentives. Sold to enterprises needing Slovenian-compliant payroll.
• Operations Suite (Delovni nalogi, Skladiščno poslovanje, Nabava in naročanje, Ponudbe, Pogodbe, Soglasja, Osnovna sredstva, Tožbe) Operational ERP modules covering work order management (Delovni nalogi), multi-warehouse inventory (Skladiščno poslovanje), procurement and requisitions (Nabava), quotations (Ponudbe), contract lifecycle management (Pogodbe), electronic permits (Soglasja), fixed asset accounting (Osnovna sredstva), and litigation/debt recovery (Tožbe). Sold to Slovenian enterprises needing end-to-end operational tooling.
• Retail POS Module (Maloprodaja and Blagajna) Point-of-sale module for retail operations with touch-screen interface and POS hardware integration (terminals, printers, customer displays, card payments), integrated with the issued invoices and cash register modules. Sold to Slovenian retailers.
• Mobile Application for Fixed Asset Inventory (Mobilna aplikacija Popis osnovnih sredstev) Android mobile application for fixed asset inventory counting, supporting barcode and QR code scanning by location or custodian and syncing directly with the OS3 fixed asset database. Sold to enterprises needing mobile asset inventory.
• Mobile Application for Warehouse Operations (Mobilna aplikacija skladiščno poslovanje) Android mobile application for warehouse receipt, issuance, transfer and inventory documentation with barcode/EAN scanning and direct sync with the Skladiščno poslovanje module database. Sold to enterprises needing mobile warehouse operations.
• Bassistent Employee Portal Web portal for communication between management and employees, enabling access to personal data, attendance records, leave requests, expense approvals, work order viewing, and payslip access. Mobile device compatible. Sold to enterprises as an extension to the BASS HR/payroll suite.
• e-Računi (Electronic Invoicing Module and Procesni center Service) Electronic invoicing module and service (Procesni center) for processing and exchanging e-invoices through the ZZI e-invoice network in eSlog 2.0 XML format, with SEPA direct debit preparation. Sold to enterprises and processors needing e-invoice compliance in Slovenia.
• Komunala.info Service Secure web portal service for utility services access by employees and customers, providing information, self-service and integration with BASS mass billing and invoicing. Sold to communal/utility companies.
• SKIS Business Registry Search Search engine service for all legal entities and companies in Slovenia, enabling business partner lookup and regulatory compliance. Sold as a standalone subscription to businesses and used internally for partner verification.
• GDPR Procesni Center Web-based GDPR compliance tool providing access logging to personal data records for data subject access request documentation. Sold to organizations needing GDPR compliance tooling.
• Bass ePošta Web Email Service Web-based email client service for business communication, hosted by BASS. Sold as a complementary communication service to BASS ERP customers.
• WebDN Work Order Portal Web portal service for viewing and managing work orders, integrated with the BASS Delovni nalogi module. Sold to enterprises needing field or mobile work order access.
• Implementation, Customization and Training Services Professional services covering BASS ERP implementation, customization to customer needs, integration with existing systems, monthly group training sessions and individual/custom training for customer employees. Sold as project-based engagements to all BASS customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6.8 million invoices processed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Procesni centercoreTechnology or IntegrationProcesni center provides invoice processing and management services integrated with BASS systems. Enables electronic invoice exchange and processing through their platform.
• Komunala.infocoreTechnology or IntegrationKomunala.info is a portal for secure access to communal services, allowing employees and customers to access services and information.
• IPCEI-CIS ConsortiumstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in EU IPCEI-CIS (Important Projects of Common European Interest - Cloud Infrastructure and Services) project. ENERHUM project currently in finalization phase.
• IPCEI-AI ConsortiumstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in EU IPCEI-AI (Important Projects of Common European Interest - Artificial Intelligence) project ecosystem for next-generation AI for the European Union.
• GZS - Gospodarska zbornica SlovenijestrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerBASS is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, particularly active in ZIT (Association for Informatics and Telecommunications).
• Ekonomsko poslovna fakulteta Maribor, Univerza v MariborustrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with EPF UM through FutureForge events, workshops, career fairs, and student engagement programs. Active since at least 2024.
• SBC - Klub slovenskih podjetnikovminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Slovenian Business Club for entrepreneurship events and networking.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Odoo: Odoo is an open-source suite of business apps (ERP, CRM, accounting, inventory, HR, e-commerce) with broad European localization. Increasingly adopted by Slovenian SMBs as a lower-cost alternative to BASS for horizontal ERP needs.
• MetaKocka: MetaKocka is a Slovenian cloud ERP/SMB platform for invoicing, inventory, POS, and basic accounting. Comparable in functionality to BASS modules for smaller Slovenian businesses, though without the communal/utility depth.

Regional players

• Comtrade d.o.o. Comtrade is a regional CEE IT group with ERP and business application practices serving utilities, telecom, and finance across the former Yugoslav and Balkan markets. Comparable regional play to BASS's domain expertise, though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Sage Intacct / Sage 100: Sage offers cloud and on-premise accounting/ERP platforms widely used by European SMBs. Comparable to BASS in finance and payroll positioning, with broader geographic reach but less communal-utility specialization.
• SAP Business One: SAP Business One is a global mid-market ERP suite with localized Slovenian versions including tax, payroll, and e-invoicing. Competes against BASS for larger Slovenian enterprises and utility-adjacent entities seeking an internationally recognized platform.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a global cloud ERP targeting SMBs with strong finance, supply chain, and partner-driven localization. Represents the primary global incumbent alternative Slovenian enterprises benchmark against BASS.

Direct peers

• Datalab (Pantheon): Datalab is a Slovenian ERP developer of Pantheon, a horizontal ERP suite covering finance, HR, payroll, document management, and retail used across the Adriatic region. Closely comparable to BASS in scope and regional positioning.
• InDoc / InDoc EDMS: InDoc is a Slovenian certified electronic document and records management system provider with archival certifications analogous to BassDMS. Comparable in compliance positioning for Slovenian public-sector and regulated entities.
• Vasco d.o.o. Vasco is a Slovenian software house offering ERP and document management solutions for the public sector and utilities. Comparable in vertical focus on communal services and public-sector compliance like BASS.
• SAOP: SAOP is one of the leading Slovenian ERP and business software providers serving SMBs and utilities, with iCenter suite for finance, payroll, HR, and mass billing. It is a direct competitor to BASS in the Slovenian ERP market across nearly identical modules.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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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