Company Overview
In which countries do you actively serve clients?
Primarily Austria; described as “Austrian partner” for ERPNext SME solutions
ERPNext Experience
Since when have you been implementing ERPNext?
RAN Soft specializes in ERPNext and demonstrates hands-on experience using ERPNext as their central business system, adapted to their own complex workflows
Approximately how many ERPNext implementations have you completed?
— (specific ERPNext implementations not documented; company reports over 100 total software projects since 2013)
Do you contribute to ERPNext core or maintain publicly available Frappe apps? If yes, please link them.
RAN Soft develops self-developed extensions and integrations for ERPNext. They practice what they preach by using ERPNext internally and adapting it with custom extensions and successful integration of third-party software like GitLab. However, no public GitHub/GitLab repositories were identified in search results.
Functional Coverage
Which ERPNext modules do you implement in-house?
Core ERPNext modules for SME operations including financial accounting, CRM, time tracking, inventory management, and production; described as offering ERPNext for SMEs with “good value for money”
Do you cover local regulatory requirements (e.g. tax compliance, e-invoicing, payroll)?
RAN Soft adapts ERPNext to local Austrian requirements. Their ERPNext solutions cover the full business process from offer creation through CRM and file management to accounting. Note: the open-source community maintains an “erpnextaustria” app (by libracore) adding country-specific features such as Austrian bank, tax, and payment integrations, though RAN Soft’s direct use of this module is not confirmed.
Technical Capabilities
Which hosting options do you offer or support?
Professional cloud hosting offered as an optional managed service, handling server maintenance, scalability, and data security. Also supports deployment on clients’ own infrastructure. Advises on which option (cloud vs. on-premise) best fits the client’s business needs and IT resources. Ongoing service includes regular maintenance and updates ensuring the latest features and security improvements.
What is your customization philosophy?
RAN Soft’s approach emphasizes cost-effectiveness with no recurring license fees. Their philosophy prioritizes making high-quality ERP software accessible to SMEs, allowing them to optimize processes and increase efficiency. They use ERPNext internally, adapting it through self-developed extensions to meet their own complex workflows.
Which third-party integrations have you built or successfully deployed?
GitLab integration (used in their own operations). Directus integration (used as backend solution for apps and web applications).
Do you develop custom Frappe apps for clients?
Yes. RAN Soft develops self-developed extensions and custom integrations for ERPNext implementations.
Project Approach
What does your typical implementation process look like?
RAN Soft approaches ERPNext as an adaptable solution for SME-specific requirements, working to help organizations optimize processes and increase efficiency with scalable solutions that grow with the company.
Post-Go-Live Support
Do you offer ongoing support contracts or managed services after go-live?
Yes. Ongoing service includes regular maintenance and updates, ensuring clients benefit from the latest features and security improvements. Optional professional cloud hosting is available as a managed service. System optimization is handled by RAN Soft for hosted clients.
What are your support hours?
Telephone: +43 7272 / 93 08 50
Which training formats do you offer?
Implementation includes analysis and planning conducted in close coordination with clients. Test environments are provided so clients can review planned features and customizations before the system goes live. Specific training format details (e.g. on-site, remote, self-paced) are not publicly documented.
References & Track Record
Can you share one or two case studies or anonymized project examples?
RAN Soft reports using ERPNext internally as their central system and adapting it to their own complex workflows through self-developed extensions and integrations.
What is the typical size of your clients?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Pricing
How do you structure your pricing?
RAN Soft emphasizes cost-effectiveness through ERPNext’s license-free model, protecting SME budgets with no recurring license costs.
Your Differentiator
What makes your approach to ERPNext implementation different from others?
RAN Soft differentiates itself through:
- Austrian SME Focus: Positioned as the Austrian partner for ERPNext, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises with tailored solutions
- Hands-On Experience: They use ERPNext internally, giving them deep practical knowledge of both the system and real-world SME challenges
- License-Free Model Advocacy: Emphasize ERPNext’s cost advantage (no recurring license fees) for SME budget protection and sustainability
- Scalability: Offer solutions that grow with the company, enabling SMEs to remain competitive
- Full-Service Capability: Combined software development expertise (100+ projects since 2013) in web, app, and custom software development alongside ERPNext implementation
- Custom Extensions: Develop self-created extensions and integrations to adapt ERPNext to specific SME workflows
Research Sources:
- https://www.ransoft.at
- https://www.ransoft.at/loesungen/erpnext-kmu-oesterreich
- https://www.ransoft.at/ueber-uns
- https://www.ransoft.at/leistungen
- https://www.ransoft.at/referenzen
- https://firmen.wko.at
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/ransoftdev
- RAN Soft - Lizenzkostenfreies ERP fuer KMUs
- erpnextaustria - Country-specific extensions for ERPNext in Austria (libracore)