What Xdev Software Gmbh does

XDEV Software GmbH is a privately held German software company headquartered in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria. The firm operates as a hybrid Java software house: it provides bespoke custom software development, Vaadin-based web application development (a stated focus since 2013), technical consulting, and ongoing Java support services to enterprise clients, while simultaneously publishing and maintaining a portfolio of nine proprietary developer tools and open-source libraries. Its product surface spans the RapidClipse Eclipse distribution for cross-platform Java development, the JPA-SQL type-safe query library, the XDEV Swing Builder and JFX Builder GUI builders, the XDEV MicroMigration EclipseStore migration library, the XDEV Spring-Data-Eclipse-Store integration, the XDEV Testcontainers Infrastructure Framework, the XDEV BZSt DIP Java Client for German federal tax office data transmission, and the Xpage WYSIWYG website design tool. Several of these products are distributed as free open-source software (RapidClipse, Xpage) and others as freemium, with selection for the GitHub Arctic Code Vault indicating recognized long-term preservation value.

The company's commercial engine is professional services revenue: custom enterprise software is delivered by project teams using agile methodologies under multi-year contracts, with pricing handled through quote-based proposals rather than published rate cards. Distribution runs through direct enterprise sales, the company website, and GitHub for open-source assets. Named enterprise customers include Airbus, Volkswagen, Red Bull, Fraport, Max Planck Society, the German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt), ATU, Conrad Electronic, and the University of Regensburg, spanning automotive, aerospace, retail, research, government, and education verticals, primarily in DACH-region EMEA. XDEV has reinforced its brand through dense ecosystem recognition, including multiple Java Champions, Oracle ACE Pro, Oracle Groundbreaker Ambassador, IBM Champions, Vaadin Champions, Microsoft MVPs (including CEO Richard Fichtner and Senior Software Engineer Johannes Rabauer), and a Docker Captain on staff, and serves as the principal organizer of JCON, a major international Java community conference. The firm is privately held with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, or external funding rounds.

Name

Xdev Software Gmbh

Legal name

XDEV Software GmbH

Website

https://xdev.software

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

XDEV Software GmbH is a German Java software company that provides custom enterprise software development, Vaadin-based web solutions, and a suite of open-source developer tools including RapidClipse and JPA-SQL, serving large enterprises such as Airbus, Volkswagen, Red Bull, and German public institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Software Development Tools

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms (HDAEAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Developer Tools & DevOps Platform Services (CI/CD, Artifacts, IaC) (HDABAAAI), Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) (BPAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Java development tools
• Custom software development
• Vaadin web solutions
• Eclipse IDE distribution
• Enterprise consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weiden

HQ country

Germany

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Design and implementation of custom software solutions for businesses. Project teams work with clients using agile methodologies to develop tailored enterprise software.
2. Technical Support Services: Fast and straightforward technical support for Java development tasks and various assignments.
3. Consulting Services: Technical consulting services alongside product offerings.
4. Software Products: Some products are offered as free software (RapidClipse, Xpage), while others may have commercial licensing.
5. Vaadin-based Software Solutions: Expert Vaadin development services since 2013 for transforming visions into high-quality software solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

XDEV Software GmbH develops and sells Java developer tools and open-source libraries (RapidClipse IDE distribution, JPA-SQL, Swing Builder, JFX Builder, Testcontainers Infrastructure Framework, Spring-Data-Eclipse-Store, MicroMigration, BZSt DIP Java Client, Xpage) and provides custom enterprise software development, Vaadin-based web solutions, and Java technical support and consulting services. Products are largely free/open-source while services are quote-based enterprise engagements.

Product overview

XDEV Software Gmbh is a German software company specializing in Java development tools, open-source libraries, and custom software development services. The product portfolio includes: (1) RapidClipse, an Eclipse-based IDE distribution for rapid cross-platform Java development including Vaadin web applications; (2) Multiple developer libraries including JPA-SQL (type-safe SQL queries), XDEV Swing Builder (Java Swing desktop apps), JFX Builder (JavaFX GUI builder), and XDEV MicroMigration (EclipseStore migration); (3) Data persistence integrations including XDEV Spring-Data-Eclipse-Store (Spring framework integration) and XDEV Testcontainers Infrastructure Framework (Testcontainers extensions); (4) The XDEV BZSt DIP Java Client for German tax authority data transmission; (5) Xpage, a WYSIWYG website design tool. Beyond products, XDEV offers Vaadin-based software solutions and custom software development services using agile methodologies. The company is particularly active in the Java ecosystem with open-source contributions and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RapidClipse A fully preconfigured Eclipse distribution that provides visual development tools, turning Eclipse into a visual Java IDE for cross-platform desktop and web application development. Includes GUI builder, theme handling, and integration with Vaadin for web development. Target users: Java developers and enterprise development teams.
• JPA-SQL A library enabling developers to write type-safe, SQL-like queries for JPA (Java Persistence API). Provides SQL-like syntax within Java code for database operations. Target users: Java developers using JPA.
• XDEV Swing Builder Visual development tool for building Java Swing desktop applications rapidly using drag-and-drop interface, integrated within Eclipse IDE. Target users: Java desktop application developers.
• XDEV MicroMigration A library for automatic migration of EclipseStore datastores, simplifying version upgrades and data schema changes. Target users: Java developers using EclipseStore for persistence.
• XDEV BZSt DIP Java Client A library for data transmission to the German Federal Central Tax Office's (BZSt) Digital Interface for Insurance (DIP) system, enabling compliance with tax reporting requirements. Target users: German insurance and tax-reporting companies.
• XDEV Testcontainers Infrastructure Framework (TCI) An open-source library providing practical extensions for Testcontainers, including infrastructure templates, unique container naming, and enhanced network management for efficiently managed integration test environments. Target users: Java developers using Testcontainers.
• XDEV Spring-Data-Eclipse-Store An open-source library enabling optimized use of EclipseStore within Spring applications, providing Spring Data repository pattern integration for Java persistence. Target users: Spring/Java developers using EclipseStore.
• JFX Builder A visual GUI builder for JavaFX applications, featuring drag-and-drop interface, Eclipse plugin integration, standalone application option, and bidirectional code/FXML synchronization. Target users: JavaFX developers.
• Xpage A WYSIWYG web design tool allowing users to create customized websites via drag-and-drop without writing code. Available as Windows, Linux, and Mac desktop application. Version 7 released as freeware. Target users: designers and developers building websites without code.
• Vaadin-based Software Solutions Custom software development services using Vaadin framework, with XDEV as leading experts since 2013 for transforming business visions into high-quality web applications. Target customers: enterprise clients needing Vaadin-based web applications.
• Custom Software Development Design and implementation of custom software solutions for enterprise deployment, working collaboratively with clients using agile methodologies. Target customers: enterprise organizations needing bespoke software.
• Technical Support & Consulting Technical support and consulting services provided by Java experts for various development tasks and challenges. Target customers: organizations needing expert Java assistance.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AWS Partner NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationXDEV is a member of the AWS Partner Network, demonstrating cloud infrastructure expertise and integration capabilities with Amazon Web Services cloud platform.
• Informatik Campus BSZ WiesaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXDEV is a founding member of the Partner Circle at the largest IT training facility in northern Upper Palatinate. Provides lectures, feedback on teaching content, teacher training, and serves as honorary examiner for IHK. Active member of the booster club since 2006.
• OTH Amberg-Weiden - 5G4HC HackathonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXDEV participates in the 5G4HC (5G for Healthcare) Hackathon organized by OTH Amberg-Weiden university.
• JCON - Java User Group OberpfalzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXDEV organizes JCON, the world's largest Java community conference, with the Java User Group Oberpfalz. Major sponsor and organizer of the annual conference.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JetBrains: JetBrains is the dominant vendor of commercial Java developer tooling (IntelliJ IDEA, Kotlin, TeamCity), directly comparable to XDEV's Java IDE distribution and developer library portfolio — both monetize (or attempt to monetize) productivity tools around the JVM ecosystem.
• codecentric: codecentric is a German IT consultancy specializing in Java, Spring, agile, and DevOps with strong community engagement (e.g., codecentric AI). It directly competes with XDEV for German Mittelstand and enterprise custom software development engagements.
• Vaadin: Vaadin is the framework vendor whose technology XDEV specializes in. XDEV has positioned itself as the leading third-party Vaadin services partner, making Vaadin the closest partner/peer in the same niche of Vaadin-based application delivery.
• innoQ: innoQ is a German technology consultancy focused on software architecture, Java, and digital transformation with significant content/community output — closely comparable to XDEV's enterprise services and thought-leadership positioning.
• MicroStream (EclipseStore): MicroStream is the vendor behind EclipseStore, the persistence technology that several of XDEV's proprietary libraries (Spring-Data-Eclipse-Store, MicroMigration) target. Both companies operate in the same Java persistence niche with overlapping developer audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Accenture is a global system integrator with a large Java and cloud-native practice. It competes with XDEV on large enterprise transformation mandates (e.g., for Airbus, Volkswagen) but serves a much broader portfolio of services.
• Thoughtworks: Thoughtworks is a global IT consultancy with deep Java, agile, and DevOps expertise and strong open-source contributions. It competes with XDEV for enterprise custom software modernization work, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Testcontainers: Testcontainers is the open-source testing framework that XDEV's Testcontainers Infrastructure Framework extends. They sit in an upstream/downstream relationship within the same Java testing niche.
• Eclipse Foundation: Eclipse Foundation is the steward of the Eclipse IDE ecosystem on which RapidClipse is built. XDEV's tooling and community work are tightly coupled with Eclipse Foundation projects, making it a foundational ecosystem partner/peer.

Emerging players

• Redgate Software: Redgate develops database tooling and developer productivity software for enterprise Java/.NET environments. It is comparable as a niche developer-tools vendor serving enterprise software teams, though with different primary technology focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/XDEVSoftware
• GitHubgithub.com/xdev-software
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6EIHHfzXXMSIKqKuGfJBMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/XdevSoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xdev-software
• Instagraminstagram.com/xdevsoftware

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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