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LC-TOP

by Locher & Christ · Since 1993
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Quick facts
VendorLocher & Christ
Year launched1993
StatusActive
LocationGewerbepark 18, Bissendorf, Niedersachsen 49143, DE
Countries servedGlobal
Languages8
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About LC-TOP

LC-TOP is a document management software from Locher & Christ that provides solutions for managing and archiving documents. It combines secure storage, easy retrieval, and user access control so organizations can maintain compliance and improve their document workflows. The software is designed to support various document formats and enables users to track changes and revisions. With its intuitive interface, users can navigate the system effortlessly while ensuring data integrity and security. Key capabilities: document archiving version control user permissions secure access audit trails Best for: organizations that need to manage large volumes of documents and maintain regulatory compliance.

LC‑TOP is a comprehensive software solution designed specifically for small to medium-sized craft and trade businesses, including fields like heating, sanitation, ventilation, electrical work, and general construction. It provides end-to-end functionality for managing business operations, covering quotations, job estimates, invoicing, project tracking, customer and supplier management, and material and inventory control, which allows companies to centralize their workflows and reduce manual administrative effort. One of LC‑TOP’s strengths is its support for industry-specific standards commonly used in Germany and surrounding regions, including catalog and material pricing imports, GAEB interfaces, and supplier-specific formats, which streamlines procurement and compliance processes. The software also offers mobility through a dedicated app, enabling technicians and craftsmen to access job details, record measurements, update statuses, and manage documents directly from the worksite, even offline, with synchronization to the central system when connectivity is restored. Its modular design lets companies adopt only the features they need, from basic quoting and invoicing to full-scale project, resource, and time management, keeping the platform scalable and adaptable for both small and larger operations.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Tailored for crafts and trade businesses, particularly SHK, electrical, and maintenance trades.
  • Integrated workflow from job request to billing reduces errors and administrative overhead.
  • Mobile and offline support enables practical use for field crews.
  • Live price catalog and dynamic cost calculation support accurate and competitive quoting.
  • Modular design and flexible deployment suit small workshops to larger trade firms.
Cons
  • Primarily Windows desktop-based; full web interface limited for non-Windows platforms.
  • May be complex for very small operations with simple needs.
  • Trade-specific modules and add-ons may increase total cost.
  • Some features irrelevant for businesses outside SHK/electrical trades.
  • Data migration and staff training require effort and time.

Features

Key features

Order & project management

Manage jobs from requests through invoicing and delivery, including offers, orders, invoices, and delivery notes.

Customer, supplier, and resource database

Maintain client and supplier information, materials, price lists, and job history in one system.

Flexible calculation & cost estimation

Supports material costs, labor, and dynamic pricing for accurate, competitive quotes.

Mobile & field-worker support

Workers on-site can access jobs, update status, record hours, or capture signatures via mobile app, even offline.

Modular & trade-specific design

Built for crafts/trades like SHK, electrical, and related industries, with modules tailored to trade-specific workflows.

Additional features

Offer, order, invoice, delivery-note, and credit-note generation

Full billing and documentation chain.

Live-price catalog integration

Access up-to-date supplier pricing for accurate quotes.

Customer and supplier management

Track contacts, price history, project history, and addresses.

Resource, material, and service item management

Manage materials, labor, and equipment per job.

Mobile companion app

Job access, timesheets, mobile ordering, and signature capture for fieldwork.

Digital time tracking & workforce recording

Record hours, assign to jobs, generate timesheets, and integrate with billing.

Modular add-ons

Expand functionality depending on business size or trade requirements.

Deployment options

On-premise or cloud installation with single- or multi-user support.

Pricing

Free trial
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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
8
Interface languages
11
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianPortugueseRussianChinese (Simplified)

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR🇬🇧GBP🇯🇵JPY🇦🇺AUD🇨🇦CAD🇨🇭CHF🇨🇳CNY🇸🇪SEK🇳🇿NZD🇲🇽MXN

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