What credativ does

Credativ GmbH is an independent German open-source software consulting and services firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mönchengladbach. Following its spin-off from NetApp Deutschland GmbH on March 1, 2025, the company employs over 40 specialists in permanent positions, all of whom are experienced open-source developers and administrators, and operates as a member of the Linux Foundation with active contributors in the PostgreSQL and Debian communities. Its service portfolio centers on the Open Source Support Center (24x7 technical support at manufacturer level with guaranteed SLAs), the PostgreSQL Competence Center, consulting, infrastructure, operations, migration, monitoring, and training services, plus solutions around Proxmox virtualization, Kubernetes, and storage.

The technology base is open-source infrastructure software with deep specialization in PostgreSQL, Proxmox, and Kubernetes. Notable proprietary components include the credativ-pg-migrator, an offline Python-based tool with a modular Parser/Planner/Orchestrator/Workers architecture that migrates schema and data from Oracle, IBM DB2 LUW, Informix, Sybase ASE, MS SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB, and SQL Anywhere to PostgreSQL with custom data-type and default-value replacement; Elephant Shed, an open-source PostgreSQL appliance integrating pgAdmin4, Cockpit, Prometheus, Grafana, pgBadger, pgBackRest, and Shell In A Box for Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, and RHEL; and the Open Security Filter, a HA spam/virus filtering stack built on Postfix, amavisd, SpamAssassin, ClamAV, and keepalived with PostgreSQL-backed logging.

Revenue is generated through professional services, fixed-price subscriptions, training, and channel resale. The PostgreSQL Enterprise Package is sold as a fixed-price annual subscription starting at EUR 49,000 plus VAT with unlimited calls, tickets, databases, CPUs, cores, and users; PostgreSQL 13 LTS Support is a fixed monthly subscription independent of instance count; training is priced publicly (e.g., EUR 999 net per person for two-day Puppet courses); and credativ also operates as a Proxmox authorized reseller. Go-to-market is enterprise direct sales (phone, email, personal consultation, quote-based pricing, no call center), supplemented by listings on the STACKIT (Schwarz Digits) cloud marketplace. Customers span logistics, retail, energy, healthcare, insurance, education, public services, and IT distribution, with named logos including Deutsche Post DHL, Debeka, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Stadtwerke Bonn, Deutscher Wetterdienst, Thalia, Lichtblick SE, and Bechtle.

Name

credativ

Legal name

credativ GmbH

Website

https://credativ.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

credativ GmbH is an independent German open-source infrastructure consulting and services firm specializing in 24x7 PostgreSQL, Proxmox, and Kubernetes support, database migration, and training for enterprise and public-sector customers across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Open Source IT Consulting and Support

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

Keywords

• Open source consulting
• PostgreSQL support
• Database migration services
• Proxmox virtualization
• Open source support

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Open Source Support and Services: Credativ provides professional support, consulting, operations, migration, and training services for open-source software infrastructure. Services include 24x7 technical support with guaranteed SLAs, consulting for infrastructure planning and implementation, managed operations, database migrations, and professional training sessions (Proxmox, PostgreSQL, Ansible, Puppet, workshops). Revenue is generated through service contracts and consulting engagements.
2. PostgreSQL Enterprise Package: A bundled service package covering the entire PostgreSQL lifecycle including consultancy, support, training, SLAs, 24x7 support, maintenance, long-term support, and health checks at a fixed price. Available starting at EUR 49,000 plus VAT, with unlimited support calls, tickets, databases, CPUs, cores, and users.
3. PostgreSQL 13 LTS Support: Extended support subscription for PostgreSQL 13 after its end-of-life (November 2025), providing patched source code, precompiled Debian packages for x86_64, and access to a secure repository. Offered at a fixed monthly price independent of instance count.
4. Training Sessions: Professional training sessions on Proxmox VE, PostgreSQL, Ansible, Puppet, and custom workshops. Puppet training priced at EUR 999 per person for two days. Training conducted remotely, at customer site, or at credativ's location in Mönchengladbach.
5. Proxmox Resale: Credativ is a Proxmox authorized Reseller, reselling Proxmox VE, Proxmox Backup Server, and Proxmox Mail Gateway solutions alongside consulting and support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

credativ GmbH is an independent German open-source software services company that provides 24x7 manufacturer-level support, consulting, managed operations, and database migration services centered on PostgreSQL, Proxmox virtualization, Kubernetes, and adjacent open-source infrastructure. It complements these services with proprietary tools (Elephant Shed PostgreSQL appliance, credativ-pg-migrator, Open Security Filter) and structured training in PostgreSQL, Proxmox VE, Ansible, and Puppet for enterprise and government customers in the DACH region and internationally.

Product overview

credativ is an independent German open source consulting and services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of support, professional services, solutions, and training. The core offerings include the Open Source Support Center (24x7 technical support), PostgreSQL Competence Center, and specialized solutions for Proxmox, Kubernetes, and storage. Key proprietary products include Elephant Shed (open source PostgreSQL appliance integrating Prometheus, Grafana, pgBadger, pgBackRest, pgAdmin4, Cockpit, and Shell In A Box), Open Security Filter (spam/virus filtering solution using postfix, amavisd, SpamAssassin, and ClamAV), and credativ-pg-migrator (Python-based database migration tool). Service packages include the PostgreSQL Enterprise Package and PostgreSQL 13 LTS Support. Training covers Proxmox VE, PostgreSQL, Ansible, and Puppet. The company operates independently following spin-off from NetApp in March 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PostgreSQL Competence Center: A dedicated center offering comprehensive PostgreSQL services including support, consulting, and training.
• Open Source Support Center
• Elephant Shed
• credativ-pg-migrator
• Open Security Filter (OSF)

Quantifiable outcome

• Migration success rate of 80–90% for stored procedure/trigger conversion from Informix to PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Splendid DatacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Strategic partnership announced February 4, 2026 between credativ GmbH and Splendid Data (Naarden, NL) to accelerate Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration for enterprises. The partnership combines Splendid Data's Cortex automation platform for large-scale database migrations with credativ's PostgreSQL expertise, enterprise-grade platform delivery, and 24×7 operational support. The partners also align on PostgresPURE, a production-grade pure open-source PostgreSQL platform. Initial geographic focus is Germany, with plans to scale internationally. Joint activities include coordinated GTM efforts, credativ team enablement on Cortex, and pilot projects with shared customers.
• STACKIT (Schwarz Digits)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCredativ bundles its PostgreSQL Competence Center services with STACKIT, the cloud platform of Schwarz Digits. Starting July 16, 2026, credativ offers its PostgreSQL consulting, migration, and support services on the STACKIT marketplace. Services include migration to PostgreSQL on STACKIT (using credativ-pg-migrator and optionally Splendid Data's Cortex), PostgreSQL consulting, workshops, and 24/7 support for STACKIT customers. Listings available at marketplace.stackit.cloud for PostgreSQL consulting and migration.
• Linux FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredativ is a member of the international Linux Foundation. The company has been active in open-source communities for over 25 years, contributing to projects including PostgreSQL and Debian. Credativ staff participate in Linux Foundation events and initiatives.
• PostgreSQL CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredativ specialists are long-standing members and active developers in the international PostgreSQL Community. The company contributes to PostgreSQL development and maintains packages for PostgreSQL in Debian, Ubuntu, and apt.postgresql.org.
• Debian CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredativ employees participate in Debian community events including DebConf. The company contributes to Debian packaging and is active in the Debian ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Instaclustr: Instaclustr provides managed open-source data infrastructure (PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Kafka) — directly relevant as the entity that previously owned the credativ business and as a peer in the open-source data managed-services space.
• Percona: Percona is a leading global provider of open-source database services and software for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, offering 24x7 support, consulting, and managed services — directly comparable to credativ's PostgreSQL Competence Center and Open Source Support Center offerings.
• Datavail: Datavail provides database administration, managed services, and consulting across multiple database platforms including PostgreSQL — comparable to credativ's managed operations and migration services portfolio.
• Pythian: Pythian is a global data and database managed-services company offering 24x7 support, consulting, and migration services across PostgreSQL, Oracle, and other platforms — comparable to credativ's Open Source Support Center.
• 2ndQuadrant: 2ndQuadrant was a globally recognized PostgreSQL consulting and services company (now part of EDB) known for enterprise migrations and 24x7 support — historically the most direct international comparable to credativ's PostgreSQL Competence Center.
• Splendid Data: Splendid Data (Netherlands) provides Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration automation via the Cortex platform and is now a strategic partner of credativ — directly comparable as a peer competing for the same Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration engagements.
• OpenSCG: OpenSCG is a PostgreSQL services and consulting firm focused on migrations and enterprise Postgres deployments, comparable to credativ's migration and PostgreSQL enterprise package offerings.
• Cybertec Schönig & Schönig GmbH: Cybertec is a Germany/Austria-based PostgreSQL consulting, support, and training firm with a very similar specialist-services business model, geographic focus in DACH, and PostgreSQL support packages — one of credativ's closest head-to-head peers.
• EnterpriseDB (EDB): EDB is a major PostgreSQL-focused company delivering enterprise software, support, and services around Postgres — overlapping with credativ's PostgreSQL migration, support, and enterprise service packages.

Broad incumbents

• IONOS: IONOS is a large German cloud/hosting provider that offers managed PostgreSQL and adjacent infrastructure services — a broader incumbent that overlaps with credativ's offerings as part of a wider portfolio rather than as a specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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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