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ECOUNT
Developer(s)ECOUNT Co., Ltd.
Initial release1999; 26 years ago (1999)
PlatformCloud, Cross-platform
Available inEnglish, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Thai
TypeERP, Inventory management software, Accounting software, Business software
LicenseCommercial, Proprietary
Websitewww.ecount.com

ECOUNT is a cloud-based ERP software developed by ECOUNT Co., Ltd., a South Korean software company. The software was first released in 1999 and is primarily used by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).[1][2][3]

ECOUNT provides integrated modules for inventory, production, accounting, sales, purchasing, human resources and payroll in a single system.[4]

The system is accessible via web browsers without requiring software installation.

History

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ECOUNT was first released in 1999.[5]As of 2007, it was also considered the only SaaS ERP service in Korea.[6]

ECOUNT was selected as one of the Best ASP Services in Korea by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (now known as the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) in 2008.[7]

In 2009, ECOUNT began providing multilingual services in Chinese, English, and Vietnamese.[8] Two years later, ECOUNT began recruiting local resellers in order to reach overseas markets.[8]

ECOUNT established its third overseas office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2014.[9]

ECOUNT introduced ECOUNT Webmail as part of its ERP platform in 2015.[10]

ECOUNT established a local subsidiary in Taiwan in 2016.[11] It was the company’s fifth overseas subsidiary after previously establishing offices in Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, and Guangzhou.[11]

ECOUNT established another local subsidiary in Malaysia in 2017.[12]

KB Kookmin Bank signed an agreement with ECOUNT to combine its finance services with ECOUNT’s business management ERP software for small and medium-sized businesses in 2019.[1] As of December 2024, ECOUNT is being used by more than 80,000 companies.[4]

As of 2025, ECOUNT operates eight global offices in South Korea, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.[13] A ninth office in Uzbekistan is planned to open in late 2025.[13]

Features

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ECOUNT performs functions such as inventory, production, accounting, payroll and collaboration tool.[14]

ECOUNT’s customizable features include transaction type, input, and output types.[15] It also includes features such as statement and authorization optimization and multi-location management when doing business in multiple countries.[15]ECOUNT’s Webmail uses IMAP synchronization technology, which supports real-time email access from PC, mobile devices, and Outlook.[10]

ECOUNT also includes daily security systems such as firewalls and 24-hour monitoring.[16]

As a software-as-a-service (SaaS) ERP, the platform does not require installation.[17]

The software is available in nine languages: English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Thai.[10][18]

References

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  1. ^ a b "KB국민銀-㈜이카운트, 中企 경영관리ERP와 금융플랫폼 연계 활성화 위한 MOU" [KB Kookmin Bank and ECOUNT sign MOU to promote integration between SME ERP and financial platforms]. Asia Today(아시아투데이) (in Korean). 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  2. ^ "대한상의, 회원사 ERP 보급 지원 나섰다" [The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports ERP adoption among member companies]. Asia Economy(아시아경제) (in Korean). 2011-03-10. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  3. ^ www.etnews.com (2009-02-24). "[대한민국 SW기업 경쟁력 대상]- 우수상" [Excellence Award at the Korea Software Company Competitiveness Awards]. Etnews(전자신문) (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  4. ^ a b Hye-lim, Chung (2025-06-09). "Ecount surpasses 80,000 corporate clients, eyes 100,000 by 2027". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  5. ^ "이카운트, "중기용ERP로 ASP시장 선도"". 머니투데이 (in Korean). 2006-10-12. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  6. ^ "[BizⓝCEO] (주)이카운트‥인터넷 창 열면 '바로'…中企 전용 ERP". 한국경제 (in Korean). 2007-04-17. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  7. ^ "[우수ASP서비스] ASP는 中企생존에 '선택아닌 필수'". 한국경제 (in Korean). 2008-12-23. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  8. ^ a b www.etnews.com (2011-11-09). "이카운트, 1만 기업고객 찍고 해외로". 미래를 보는 창 - 전자신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  9. ^ "Rào cản của SMEs trong chuyển đổi số và giải pháp từ ERP Cloud-based". vov.vn. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  10. ^ a b c "이카운트 ERP, 국내 최저가로 기업메일 시장 진출". 미래를 보는 창 - 전자신문 (in Korean). 2015-01-29. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  11. ^ a b "이카운트 ERP, 중화권 B2B 시장 진출". 서울경제 (in Korean). 2016-11-14. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  12. ^ "이카운트, 말레이시아 현지 법인 설립.. '동남아 공략 가속화'". 국민일보 (in Korean). 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  13. ^ a b Daily, The Chosun (2025-06-11). "ECOUNT to incorporate in Uzbekistan, expanding into Central Asia". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  14. ^ "의료기기업체 등 '사용자 무제한·웹 기반 ERP' 제공". 데일리메디 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  15. ^ a b "Best ERP Systems in 2021 | ERP Feature & Price Comparison". IT Business Edge. 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  16. ^ "이카운트, "중기용ERP로 ASP시장 선도"". 머니투데이 (in Korean). 2006-10-12. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  17. ^ "경기침체에도 SaaS형 ERP 시장에는 '훈풍'". 아이뉴스24 (in Korean). 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  18. ^ "Báo VietnamNet". VietNamNet News (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-09-10.