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What is Lobster Data Platform?

Lobster is a next-generation data integration ecosystem designed for both business and IT teams to simplify system integration, process automation, and data collaboration across internal and external partners. At the heart of Lobster’s ecosystem are three key offerings: the all-in-one Lobster Data Platform, the Lobster Data Network for seamless connectivity, and a growing suite of plug-and-play Data Products. Each tool delivers standalone value, but together they enable fast, scalable digital transformation. With an intuitive interface, fast onboarding, and expert support, Lobster attracts 300+ new companies each year and maintains a 99.5% retention rate. It’s particularly strong in industries with complex supply chains and regulatory environments like retail, logistics, automotive, and manufacturing – helping teams automate workflows, reduce manual effort, ensure compliance, and gain real-time insights. Whether tackling data silos, legacy systems, or new regulations like Germany’s 2025 e-invoicing mandate, Lobster delivers the agility and tools needed to thrive. Our mission is simple: connect people and data for a better future. And we’re building the community to make it happen.

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Product Description

Lobster is a no-code data integration platform and suite of ready-to-use data products that simplify how businesses connect systems, automate processes, and manage data across their operations. With drag-and-drop tools and pre-built connectors, users can integrate ERPs, CRMs, logistics platforms, and more—without writing code. Whether you’re streamlining e-invoicing, enhancing supply chain visibility, or replacing manual workflows, Lobster delivers speed, scalability, and compliance out of the box. Trusted by leading companies across Europe, Lobster empowers both IT and business teams to unlock real-time insights, reduce complexity, and accelerate digital transformation—fast.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

Lobster stands out with its unique combination of no-code flexibility, pre-built data products, and deep domain expertise—especially in supply chain and compliance-heavy industries. While traditional integration tools often require significant coding and long timelines, Lobster enables rapid deployment through an intuitive, drag-and-drop interface usable by both business and IT teams.

With the Data Platform we help our customers unlock the full potential of their data. By using a versatile and robust Data Platform our customers can integrate with any data source and file format, helping them to connect with internal and external data sources and share data with partners. This allows our customers to make better decisions and improve their process efficiency.


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Lobster Data GmbH

Description

The Lobster Group develops and sells no-code software solutions: Lobster_data for intelligent data integration (e.g. EDI & EAI, API management, workflow orchestration, ETL/ELT, IoT & Industry 4.0), Lobster_pro for business process automation (e.g. process optimisation, E
E process transparency, track & trace) and Lobster_pim for consistent product data management (central data repository, multilingualism, export via all digital channels). We are taking an entirely new technological approach, which no longer treats data and processes as separates but integrates them as one. Lobster’s mission? To connect people, systems and things, inspire employees to embrace digitalisation and help businesses realise their digital transformation goals.

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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Fun Maker"
Lobster_data gives the feeling, that the devekloper use it also and because that everything is smoothly working, for every issue you can find a sol...
Michael H.
MH
Michael H.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Middleware at its best!"
Extensive connectors and relatively simple connection to APIs. Flexibility and extensive functions for data transformation and enrichment. Good doc...
Verified User
I
Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Best and most stable software I know"
Easy to use and best support, also the possibilities of the systems to be connected are remarkable

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

9 months

Average Discount

8%

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Lobster Data Platform Media

Lobster Data Platform Demo - Lobster Data World
Lobster Data World is a global data ecosystem providing organisations with a comprehensive 360° view.
Lobster Data Platform Demo - Our Mission
Connecting People & Data for a Better Future.
Lobster Data Platform Demo - Data Product Invoicing
Receive and Create E-Invoices with Lobster. We are also a certified Peppol Access Point Provider
Lobster Data Platform Demo - Lobster Data Platform
Our Data Platform provides you the tools to go further.
Lobster Data Platform Demo - Lobster Today
Overview about Lobster
Lobster Data World - Connecting People & Data for a Better Future.
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Lobster Data World - Connecting People & Data for a Better Future.
Lobster Customer Story: Decomecc
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Lobster Customer Story: Decomecc
Recap: The Lobster Data Hero Summit 2025 at Showpalast, Munich
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Recap: The Lobster Data Hero Summit 2025 at Showpalast, Munich
Lobster Data Network: E-Invoicing – Sending and receiving invoices
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Lobster Data Network: E-Invoicing – Sending and receiving invoices
Lobster Data Network: E-Invoicing - How to Validate an E-Invoice?
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Lobster Data Platform Pros and Cons

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Sven G.
SG
IT-Solution Architect
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

Lobster Data has established itself as a central platform for us to efficiently and structurally manage data flows. I am particularly impressed by the user-friendly interface, which allows even complex processes to be clearly represented and easily configured – all without deep programming knowledge.

What I particularly appreciate about Lobster is the clear separation between technical details and business requirements. The platform allows interfaces and data formats to be designed flexibly and integrated seamlessly into existing systems. This not only saves time but also reduces the susceptibility to errors in daily work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

Despite the many advantages, I sometimes find it challenging to find the optimal way to implement an interface. Lobster offers many possibilities and high flexibility, but this can be overwhelming, especially at the beginning. There is occasionally a lack of clear best practices or concrete implementation recommendations, which means that one has to try out different approaches before finding the best solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

A central problem that the Lobster Data Platform solves for us is the complex and error-prone integration of different systems. Previously, interfaces were often individually programmed, difficult to maintain, and undocumented. With Lobster, we can now build these centrally, visually, and standardized – without programming knowledge. We benefit from faster development times, higher process stability, and more transparency in our data flows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Matthias W.
MW
IT-Leiter
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

From the perspective of an IT professional in the EDI environment, what I like most about the Lobster_data Platform is:

- The true no-code logic: Complex data flows can be visually modeled—with loops, conditions, transformations—without having to drift into Java, XSLT, or Python. This saves an enormous amount of time.

- The stability in production: Once set up, EDI processes run smoothly—hardly any maintenance needed, no surprises.

- The transparent monitoring: Errors are clearly displayed, with details on the source and processing—much better than typical logfile searching.

- Flexibility with formats and channels: Whether EDIFACT, CSV, XML, JSON, or proprietary formats—everything can be processed, sent, or received, whether via SFTP, HTTP, mail, or API.

In short: It doesn't feel like a workaround, but like a well-thought-out solution that gives IT professionals real control over their integration processes—without vendor lock-in or agent confusion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

For beginners without technical background knowledge, it can be somewhat overwhelming at first despite the no-code approach – especially with topics like data mapping, loops, or asynchronous interfaces.

And the pricing structure – especially when going beyond the standard package – should be more transparent. Additional profiles and interfaces can quickly become costly as you grow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

For us, the biggest problem was the constant dependency on external service providers for EDI adjustments – every new interface, every format change meant waiting time, costs, and communication chaos.

With Lobster_data, we have brought it completely in-house. We can create, adjust, and monitor EDI processes ourselves without relying on third-party providers. This not only saves real money but also makes us significantly faster and more flexible, for example, with short-term requirements from customers or partners.

Especially with mass processes like IFTMIN/IFTSTA or with special customers with exotic CSV layouts, the advantage becomes clear: We simply build it ourselves. No waiting, no stress. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Industrial Automation
AI
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

Lobster _data is indispensable for us as a central data hub. The software goes far beyond classic EDI and handles a multitude of interface activities for us – reliably, efficiently, and transparently.

What particularly convinces us: Every single data record is fully traceable. The transparency that Lobster _data offers is unique in this form and creates trust in our data processes. Whether it's about integrating new partners, automating data flows, or monitoring existing interfaces – Lobster _data delivers across the board.

The user interface is intuitive, the configuration options are flexible, and the support is competent and solution-oriented. For us, Lobster _data is a real game changer in the digital transformation of our data landscape. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

There is nothing to complain about – Lobster _data meets all requirements absolutely reliably. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Lobster _data solves central integration problems for us by uniting various systems, formats, and protocols on one platform. The software automates data flows, reduces manual interventions, and provides complete transparency over all transmitted data records. Thanks to the low-code interface, new interfaces can be connected quickly and flexibly – ideal for dynamic IT landscapes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Goods
AC
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

Lobster has been a great tool for us in being able to connect and integrate a wide variety of different platforms. It has opened the door for in-house EDI, true B2B, various web and ERP integrations, and has helped us eliminate some manual repetitive task. It also has helped with data integrity as we can now use a single touchpoint and have that data sync across all of our platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

I am a US based user, and because of that support can be difficult with it being EU based. It can take an extended amount of time to resolve issues purely because of the time difference. However, their support staff is excellent. Secondly, while the platform is codeless, it does require a significant level of base knowledge of systems and communication protocols along with learning the intricacies of Lobster itself - it would not be highly accessible for non-tech people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Most importantly, Lobster has enabled us to have a single touchpoint for data. Instead of updating the same information in disparate systems, we update in one spot and watch that data propagate throughout all of our systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EB
Manager Business Applications
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
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What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

Lobster_data helps us setting up mappings between various partners, clients and other 3rd parties. The ease of use is amazing and once you get to work with the endless functions, you're mapping setup can handle basically every request. Above all, their customer support is truly outstanding and provides helpfull information in a very short time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

I have few dislikes about Lobster Data, but running version upgrades seems a bit cumbersome. Luckily this is been done by a Lobster engineer and without any issues so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Lobster_data helps us streamlining our data flow between customers, partners and other third parties. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MT
SAP-Basis Administrator
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Verified Current User
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What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

One can do a lot by oneself and does not necessarily need a consultant. There are many protocols that can be used: AS2, SFTP, Web-Service, etc... Largely self-explanatory. But definitely book an introduction for the beginning! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

As with many other software, Lobster _data is also moving to the cloud. We do not yet know if we can/want to follow this path, and we hope that Lobster _data can continue to be installed on-premise and will continue to receive updates and new features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

xInvoice: Send IDOC from SAP and as xInvoice Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
AL
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

Very logical structure. Implementation of requirements is possible very quickly. The support is very competent and responds quickly. The possibilities are diverse and are constantly being expanded. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

In some points, when I have very specific ideas, I have to make compromises. For example, it would occasionally be nice to be able to offer different languages for different users, or to be able to equip clicks on a subset in dashboards with a new tuple search. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Data exchange with our customers. We use the Lobster Data Platform for a customer portal where our customers can both record orders and easily and centrally receive their status or additional information. It supports our sales and service staff, who thus have more time for other things, because the platform provides much of what would otherwise have to be requested or answered by email or phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Goods
UC
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
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What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

Easy Transfer of Files from Format to format, great support when asking questions and asking for help.

We use this on daily basis - transferring numerous of files e.g Orders, ASN, ACK's , Inventory etc. The profiles were easy to implement and easy to integrate between partners.

I would certainly recommend! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

There isn't anything which you could count as negative or dislike, maybe the fact you could open multiple profiles in the same tab - it's a feature which got taken away :) - Bring this back please! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Transferring all sort of types of files into required Json - e.g Edifact > Json , XML > Json and vice versa when sending back to the user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Robert v.
RV
Business Analist
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

In just a few easy steps you can create an API without coding. Implementation API's was never that easy before. Nowadays use the software evryday to monitor all messages. Old integration are easy to import. When having some issues, the Customer support is helping you in a perfect way within a short time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

Once used , you dont want any other software, it's like an addiction Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Different messages from Brokers transformed into 1 standard message Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BS
CEO
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Lobster Data Platform?

I started with Lobster_data 5 years ago due to Brexit pushing clients, started with classic EDI, ended with Intelligent Automation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lobster Data Platform?

Back in the day, we had 2 products, Lobster_data and Lobser_pro, now with the new Lobster Data World they are finally integrated, this opens up a lot of opportunities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lobster Data Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

We started with classic EDI and are not doing full on *Intelligent Automation*, we use Lobster for pretty much anything in the field of data integration, it is so diverse, magic! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.