From Startup to Stable Partner
How a small development team in the Netherlands grew into a globally operating and reliable Data Science partner
It was 1999 when a small group of developers in the Netherlands harbored an ambitious dream: making Data Science applications accessible to enterprises globally, without the complexity and price fluctuations that characterized the market at that time. What began as a modest development team has today grown into a global player with reliable European solutions in the field of Data Science.
This story is about more than just technology. It's about a fundamentally different approach to what a revenue model should look like - transparent, stable, and fair. While the technology world around us constantly changes, our core philosophy has remained the same:
Competitively priced solutions coupled with friendly implementation rates.
Why is this story relevant to you? Because in a world full of price increases, license changes, and unclear terms, there are still companies that believe in long-term partnerships. This article shows how our revenue model not only survived but thrived - and why that makes a difference for your organization.
What Makes Our Revenue Model Different
In the early years, like many software companies, we used external SDKs and licenses from major vendors. On paper, this seemed logical - why reinvent the wheel when you can buy proven technology? But practice taught us something different.
The Soccer Metaphor
Imagine a soccer match where the goalposts are moved during the game. With such an unpredictable element, it becomes difficult to score. That's exactly what happens when external vendors raise their prices or change license rules -
you as a customer become the victim of decisions you have no control over.
This experience brought us to a crucial insight: only by developing our own technology can we offer our customers the stability they deserve. That's why we consciously invested in building our own platform and associated technology.
Transparency as Core Value
The result? A revenue model where our customers know exactly what to expect upfront. No surprises, no sudden price increases, no changing terms. We deliberately talk about long-term agreements because stability and predictability form the foundation of successful partnerships.
Global Trust Through European Standards
As an international client, you benefit from European data protection standards without sacrificing global accessibility. Our European infrastructure provides the perfect balance of security, compliance, and performance for organizations across North America, Australia, and the Middle East.
🇨🇦 Canada Ready
PIPEDA compliant hosting with bilingual support (EN/FR)
🇺🇸 US Compliant
SOX & HIPAA ready with complete audit trails
🇦🇺 Australia Optimized
Privacy Act 1988 compliant with regional performance
🇦🇪 GCC Compatible
PDPL & NCA compliant with Arabic language support
Cloud vs On-Premise: Flexibility in Your Revenue Model
Recent years have seen a shift in the market. Where companies previously chose on-premise installations by default, the preference now goes to secure cloud solutions. This trend hasn't changed our revenue model, but has enriched it with new possibilities.
On-Premise: For Control
With on-premise software, we use a traditional licensing model with licensed number of users and clearly defined functionality. You're responsible for hardware and local installation, we provide customized support and assistance.
This model is perfect for organizations that want complete control over their data and infrastructure.
Cloud: For Speed
Our cloud services work according to a service model without software license restrictions. We ensure availability, results, and capacity, often at a lower cost than on-premise licenses. This model is ideal for organizations that want to become operational quickly.
Best of Both Worlds
Our revenue model adapts to your situation, not the other way around. Cloud for flexibility, on-premise for control - both with the same transparent terms.
Software Vendor Price Increases 1998-2025
Percentage price increase relative to baseline year
EasyData consistently shows the lowest price increases in the market
Klippa
420%
Highest increase 2025
Kofax
210%
Second highest 2025
ABBYY
140%
Third highest 2025
EasyData
25%
Lowest increase 2025
Key Insights
EasyData Price Stability
EasyData shows remarkable price stability with only 25% increase over 27 years, while Klippa (420%), Kofax (210%), and ABBYY (140%) implemented much higher increases.
Market Competition Analysis
Klippa (founded 2015) shows extreme increases: €3-5/month (2016) → €50/month (2024). EasyData proves that European quality doesn't have to mean unpredictable pricing.
* Based on publicly available pricing information: ABBYY $129(2000)→€299(2024), Kofax $10k+(2000)→€30k(2024), Klippa €3-5(2016)→€50(2024). EasyData: stable pricing policy since 1999.
The Power of European Data Science
25+ years of specialization in text recognition, data capture, and data analysis solutions has given us something special: seniority. We don't always sit on the execution side, but increasingly provide strategic advice on process optimization and digital transformation.
As a European company with our own entity, technology, and secure datacenter, we offer something many international players cannot: local expertise combined with European data legislation compliance. Our servers are located in Europe, our developers work from the Netherlands, and our contracts fall under European law.
- European data centers for maximum security and compliance
- Proprietary technology stack without external dependencies
- 25+ years of experience in data science and text recognition
- European contracts and support in your language
- Transparent pricing without hidden costs
- Multi-language support: 180+ languages including Arabic
- Global currency handling: USD, CAD, AUD, EUR with local formatting
EasyData: Strategic Advisory Beyond Implementation
When organizations ask us to think along about process optimization, we are transparent in our service delivery. Instead of a direct solution, we provide knowledge, documentation, and strategic insights that your team can then work with to achieve measurable ROI within 12 months.
Why Choose EasyData Over Competitors?
Ready for Transparent Partnership?
Our revenue model is more than pricing - it's a philosophy of fair, long-lasting partnerships. Whether you're interested in cloud solutions, on-premise software, or strategic consulting, we always start with a clear conversation about your situation and our capabilities.
No Surprises, Real Results
Transparent pricing, European quality, and 25+ years of experience. That's what you get when you choose a partnership with us.
Have questions about our revenue model, or are you curious how our approach fits your specific situation? We'd love to hear from you.
A phone call, message or email is enough to discover if we're a match.