Lobster
German vendor of a no-code/low-code data integration platform (Lobster_data) spanning EDI, ETL and APIs to connect systems, cloud applications and trading partners.
Technical capabilities
| Standards | EDIFACT · X12 · VDA · SAP IDoc · XML · JSON · CSV |
|---|---|
| Protocols | AS2 · AS4 · OFTP2 · SFTP · HTTP(S) · API · PEPPOL (AS4) |
| Deployment | SaaS · On-prem · Hybrid |
| Integration model | No-code/low-code integration platform (visual mapping and orchestration) combining EDI, ETL and API management. |
| E-invoicing / compliance | Stated e-invoicing capabilities (2026 docs): XRechnung, ZUGFeRD/Factur-X, FatturaPA formats and a claimed Peppol access point — scope and certifications to confirm per deployment. |
Positioning
- Segment: Mid-market to enterprise, with a strong footprint in manufacturing, logistics and retail.
- Geography: DACH core, with European presence (Benelux, France, UK, Scandinavia).
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Stated no-code approach to mapping and orchestration, reducing development effort
- Broad coverage of EDI standards and exchange protocols within a single platform
- Flexible deployment model (on-premise, cloud, hybrid)
Watch-outs
- Commercial footprint and partner ecosystem concentrated in Europe (DACH core)
- Multi-product suite (data, pro/PIM) to scope against the capabilities actually required
- Pricing and per-country e-invoicing compliance details to validate case by case