Join the European Software Association
The Association aims to represent the full ISV community in Europe — every independent software vendor is invited to join. Here’s what membership involves, what it costs, and how to apply.
What you need to know before applying
What is the European Software Association?
The European Software Association aims to represent the full ISV community in Europe. Therefore all ISVs are invited to join — see the fuller mission on About Us.
What is an ISV?
An Independent Software Vendor is a business that predominantly develops and markets packaged software.
Can anyone else join?
Membership categories exist for other industry associations, non-European ISVs, System Integrators, and the software business units of IT companies that are not predominantly ISVs. These membership classes do not have the same rights as full membership — see the categories below.
How do I join?
Membership is through the CEO of your organisation (or equivalent, such as VP of Europe). To apply as a member of the European Software Association, please fill out the membership application form.
Introduction to ESA
Find out more about the trends and challenges of the European software industry, and how the European Software Association addresses them.
Download the presentation (PDF) →Other ways to be part of ESA
If your organisation doesn’t fit the core ISV definition, one of these categories may still apply — see the full eligibility rules on About Us.
Other industry associations
National or sector associations with an interest in aligning on European software policy.
Non-European ISVs
Software vendors headquartered outside Europe, typically joining through their European HQ organisation.
System Integrators
Represented through the division that produces replicable, packaged software.
Non-predominant ISV business units
The software divisions of IT companies whose main business isn’t packaged software.
How much will it cost?
Membership fees are based on your company’s annual revenue. Fees are currently set as follows.
Ready to apply? Select your tier directly on the membership application form.
Associate membership & Network Partners
For interested parties
The European Software Association welcomes interested parties to become associate members. For more information, please contact the Secretariat of the Association.
Contact the Secretariat →For national software & IT associations
For national dedicated software associations and IT associations, the European Software Association developed a Network Partnership Programme. Download the information and application form to learn more.
Download the Network Partner application →Apply for membership today
Once submitted, your application goes straight to the Secretariat for review — see who you’ll be working with on Contact Us.