Why Sevenlake
Sevenlake combines modular business applications, metadata-driven customisation and an open-source runtime in one extensible platform. Start with what you need, adapt it to your business and expand without rebuilding everything.
Advantages
Built from the ground up to eliminate the friction, rigidity and high overhead of legacy enterprise suites.
Begin with CRM or Invoicing. Add further applications and users as your business expands.
Applications share common information about customers, suppliers, organisations and contacts instead of maintaining disconnected records.
Customise data models, screens, workflows and business rules using Sevenlake Designer Studio.
Use AI-assisted development tools to help create and customise applications without repeatedly building standard infrastructure.
Run applications in supported cloud or self-hosted environments. Hybrid deployment is part of Sevenlake's planned architecture.
The Apache-2.0 runtime provides transparency, extensibility and greater control over deployment.
Combine official applications with specialised modules from independent developers. The Sevenlake Marketplace is planned.
Platform vs Application
Traditional ERP suites primarily provide ready-made business applications. Sevenlake takes a broader approach: a modular business software platform where applications can be developed, customised, deployed and commercialised independently.
Create and modify business entities, screens, workflows and business logic through metadata-driven development, rather than repeatedly building standard application infrastructure.
Sevenlake supports browser-based React interfaces and Java/Swing desktop applications using a shared application model.
Independent developers can create their own commercial modules, determine licence prices and build recurring revenue through software subscriptions and services.
Applications share common business information, reducing duplicated development and helping modules work together.
Multi-Interface Architecture
Build your business application once. Use it on the web or desktop.
Sevenlake uses a shared, metadata-driven application model to support different user interfaces. The same business entities, rules and application definitions can power modern React-based browser applications and Java/Swing desktop applications.
Modern browser-based application interfaces
Modern browser-based interfaces
Accessible across supported devices
Suitable for cloud-hosted business applications
Desktop applications using the same underlying business model
Native Java desktop interfaces
Suitable for traditional desktop workflows
Uses the same underlying application model
One shared application model. Two interface technologies. Less duplicated development.
Technology Stack
Technology chosen for flexibility, extensibility and long-term maintainability.
Mature, portable enterprise runtime technology.
Delivers proven multithreading stability, strong memory management, and cross-platform portability for mission-critical core systems without platform fragility.
Modern browser-based application interfaces.
Provides responsive, accessible web applications accessible from any modern browser, ensuring seamless workflows across teams without client installs.
Desktop applications using the same underlying business model.
Supports high-throughput, keyboard-first desktop performance for intensive data entry operations while executing the exact same business model as the web interface.
Reusable application definitions, data models, screens and business rules.
Enables rapid customisation and extension of entities, layouts and business logic without modifying core source code, eliminating fragile upgrade cycles.
Assistance with application creation and customisation.
Accelerates module configuration and schema creation through intelligent tooling, freeing technical teams from repetitive infrastructure setup.
Open-source runtime foundation supporting independent development and deployment.
Guarantees permanent transparency, auditability and freedom to build and deploy applications without commercial runtime restrictions.
Architectural Comparison
Differences in fundamental architectural approach, designed for modularity, adaptability and long-term control.
Rigid workflows requiring custom code or workarounds
Repeated development of common functionality and siloed data
Separate application logic across web and desktop platforms
Monolithic bundles with restricted module commercialisation
Vendor-dictated pricing models with recurring platform cuts
Dependence on proprietary runtime technologies
Customisable applications rather than fixed workflows
Reusable business entities rather than repeatedly building common functionality
Shared application definitions across web and desktop interfaces
Independent commercial modules developed and deployed modularly
Developer-controlled licence pricing with 0% planned platform commission
Open-source Apache-2.0 runtime combined with commercial applications
Ecosystem
Tailored value whether you run a growing business, deliver consulting projects, or engineer commercial software.
Choose adaptable business applications, maintain shared information and expand your software as requirements change.
Explore ApplicationsImplement, customise and support Sevenlake applications. Develop reusable solutions and build long-term customer relationships.
Become a PartnerCreate commercial modules, determine your own licence prices and generate revenue through software subscriptions and ongoing support. The planned Sevenlake Marketplace will provide distribution opportunities.
Explore Developer OpportunitiesDeployment Flexibility
Build once. Deploy where it makes sense.
Managed Sevenlake hosting with turn-key maintenance and high availability.
Run the Sevenlake runtime on your own private cloud or local on-premise infrastructure.
Combine cloud and self-hosted environments according to data residency and security needs.
Developer Freedom
Sevenlake's commercial model is designed to give independent developers and software entrepreneurs true commercial autonomy and ownership.
Own their original applications.
Set their own licence prices.
Sell subscriptions to their modules.
Provide implementation, training and support.
Reach customers through the planned Sevenlake Marketplace.
0% planned Sevenlake commission on third-party module licence revenue. Retain full software subscription margins and customer relationships.
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