What ADICOM does

ADICOM, operating legally as CINNAE ENGINEERING, is a French éditeur-intégrateur of accounting and commercial management software founded in 1987 and headquartered in Niort (with a secondary presence in Combs-la-Ville). The company targets very small and small French enterprises — particularly multi-brand automotive garages, construction/trade (BTP) firms, artisan metalworking workshops, and retailers — through a platform-plus-modules ERP anchored by the NÉGOCE core, which integrates purchasing, sales, inventory, CRM, e-commerce synchronization, and automated accounting. The NÉGOCE core extends into five vertical modules (Garage, Caisse, Affaires, Gestion-Production, S.A.V.) and a standalone Comptabilité offering; the architectural claim is 90% automated accounting with no data bridges between modules.

ADICOM's technology stack is a fully integrated ERP, not a low-code or AI-native platform; differentiation rests on the absence of manual accounting bridges and on rule-based automation of journal entries from commercial events. The suite runs on subscription pricing — main modules from €25–€45/month and add-ons from €8–€25/month — with software license and assistance bundled. Go-to-market relies on a France-only certified distributor network that handles local deployment, training, and first-line support, complemented by direct website demo requests.

The commercial model is recurring subscription with limited disclosed monetization beyond licenses (no public ARR, no funding). The business is privately held, bootstrapped (SARL with €5,000 capital), and operates with 1–10 employees; more than 1,000 licenses have been installed cumulatively since 1987. Customer concentration is diffuse across the SMB long tail with no enterprise anchors visible, and vertical testimonials indicate durable but small-scale retention rather than net-new expansion.

Name

ADICOM

Legal name

CINNAE ENGINEERING

Website

https://adicom.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ADICOM (CINNAE ENGINEERING) is a French ERP software vendor founded in 1987 that provides integrated accounting and commercial management software to small and micro-businesses in automotive repair, construction, artisan metalworking, and retail, sold via subscription through a certified distributor network across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Small Business ERP and Accounting Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC), Retail ERP (Merchandising, POS Back Office) (HDAEAEAD), Construction & Engineering ERP (Job Costing, Project Controls) (HDAEAEAE)

Keywords

• Integrated ERP software
• Small business accounting
• Commercial management software
• Vertical business modules
• Automated bookkeeping

Headquarters

HQ city

Niort

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (Subscription Recurring): Monthly subscription model with license fee and included assistance. Core modules start at 25-45 EUR/month with additional licenses at reduced rates. All subscriptions include software license and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ADICOM designs, develops and sells an integrated ERP software suite for French small and medium businesses. The platform — built around its NÉGOCE core — combines commercial management (purchases, sales, inventory, CRM, e-commerce sync) with fully automated accounting, eliminating the need for manual data bridges between systems. Industry-specific modules for automotive garages, construction/trade, metalworking production, after-sales service, and certified retail POS extend the platform to serve the operational needs of SMBs in France.

Product overview

ADICOM is a French ERP software company offering a platform-plus-modules product architecture. The core platform is NÉGOCE (an ERP starting at €45/month), which serves as the mandatory foundation providing integrated commercial management, inventory, CRM, e-commerce sync, and automated accounting. Built on top of NÉGOCE are five complementary vertical-specific modules: Garage (€20/month) for car mechanics, Affaires (€25/month) for construction and project businesses, Gestion-production (€25/month) for small manufacturing, S.A.V. (€15/month) for after-sales service, and Caisse (POS module) for retailers. Additionally, a standalone Comptabilité module (€25/month) is available for basic accounting needs. The original product, STANDARD, launched in 1987 as the company's first integrated accounting and billing solution. All products emphasize fully integrated accounting with no manual data bridges, automated data entry, and a human-scale ERP approach for small and medium businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NÉGOCE Core ERP platform for ADICOM's suite, providing integrated commercial management of purchases and sales in a single application. NÉGOCE serves as the mandatory foundation upon which all industry-specific modules (Garage, Caisse, Affaires, Gestion-production, S.A.V.) are built, delivering automated accounting, inventory management, CRM, e-commerce synchronization, and commission tracking for French small and medium enterprises.
• Comptabilité Standalone accounting solution providing simple and fast business accounting needs with automated entry of accounting data. Priced from €25/month, it ensures perfect consistency with no accounting bridges required.
• Garage Industry-specific module for multi-brand car mechanics, built as an add-on to NÉGOCE. Manages used vehicle (VO) and new vehicle (VN) tracking, work orders, quotes, invoicing, customer and vehicle history, and margin-based VAT calculation on vehicle sales, with optional POS add-on for service and retail operations.
• Affaires Integrated ERP module for construction companies (BTP) and other SMEs, providing project and worksite profitability tracking, quote-to-invoice workflow, and cost control. Built on NÉGOCE with perfect accounting integration that automatically generates an analytical account upon quote-to-project conversion.
• Gestion-production Production management module for small manufacturing workshops, particularly targeting metalworking artisans. Features manufacturing order profitability tracking, quote-to-invoice-to-delivery workflows, and integrated cost control. Built on NÉGOCE with analytical account creation on quote-to-order conversion.
• S.A.V. After-sales service module for intervention management, planning, work order generation, and invoicing. Integrated into NÉGOCE, it includes Google Calendar integration for scheduling and helps businesses manage customer satisfaction and retention through structured service tracking.
• Caisse Connected and certified cash register module for retailers, integrated with NÉGOCE. Provides real-time transaction recording, revenue and margin visibility, ticket and invoice printing, VAT reporting, and support for manual entry, barcode scanner, or touchscreen input. Entries flow directly into accounting journals with immediate VAT calculation.
• STANDARD ADICOM's original flagship ERP product launched in 1987, combining accounting and billing into a single integrated solution without any accounting bridge. Designed to suit the majority of trades, STANDARD was the first affordable integrated accounting and invoicing software on the market and remains the foundation of ADICOM's product philosophy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 2 minutes to transform a quote into an invoice with automatic accounting entries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Certified Distributors NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorADICOM has established a network of certified distributors who deploy and support their software solutions throughout France. These partners provide local implementation, training, and ongoing support services to ADICOM customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Odoo: Odoo offers an open-source ERP suite with integrated accounting, inventory, CRM, and vertical modules targeting SMBs globally. It directly competes with ADICOM's NÉGOCE core and vertical modules like Garage and Production, and is a primary competitive threat in the French SMB market.
• EBP (Sage): EBP is a French SMB accounting and management software vendor (now part of Sage) offering accounting, invoicing, and vertical modules for commerce, construction, and automotive. It directly overlaps with ADICOM's product set and customer segments in France.

Emerging players

• Pennylane: Pennylane is a French cloud-native accounting and financial management platform targeting SMBs and their accountants, with strong automation and integrations. It overlaps with ADICOM's automated accounting value proposition and represents a modern cloud-native competitive threat.
• Dolibarr: Dolibarr is an open-source ERP/CRM suite widely used by small businesses and freelancers in France and Europe. It competes with ADICOM's NÉGOCE offering for very small businesses, often at lower price points but without ADICOM's vertical module depth.
• Zoho Books: Zoho Books is part of the broader Zoho suite offering accounting, invoicing, CRM, and inventory for SMBs. It overlaps with ADICOM's integrated commercial management plus accounting value proposition at competitive price points.

Regional players

• Exact Online: Exact Online is a European cloud ERP and accounting platform popular in Benelux and expanding in France, targeting SMBs with integrated accounting, CRM, and project modules. Comparable in positioning to ADICOM's integrated SMB ERP approach.

Broad incumbents

• Xero: Xero is a global cloud accounting platform serving SMBs and accountants, with broad app marketplace integrations. It competes for the same French SMB buyer that ADICOM targets, particularly on cloud accounting and automation.
• QuickBooks (Intuit): QuickBooks is a global SMB accounting and invoicing incumbent with growing presence in France. It overlaps with ADICOM's accounting and basic commercial management offering, though with less vertical specialization.
• Sage: Sage is a global incumbent in SMB accounting and ERP software, with a strong French presence through Sage 50/100 and acquired EBP. It competes across ADICOM's entire product portfolio but operates at much broader scale and brand recognition.
• Cegid: Cegid is a major French cloud ERP, accounting, and HR vendor serving SMBs and mid-market, with strong penetration among French retailers and service businesses. It competes with ADICOM's integrated accounting plus commercial management positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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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