What is Loftware Cloud? The platform explained
Loftware Cloud is the cloud platform for label management: one source for all labels, connected to your ERP. What it does, who it is for, and how the editions differ.
Anyone searching for label software quickly runs into the name: Loftware Cloud. But what exactly is it, who is it for, and what does it do differently from a labeling program on a local PC? This article explains the platform, based on what it actually does.
What is Loftware Cloud?
Loftware Cloud is a cloud platform for label management: designing, managing, and printing labels from one central place. Loftware is the world's largest vendor in enterprise labeling and previously acquired NiceLabel; Loftware Cloud is the cloud successor of that product line.
The core idea is a single source of truth. All label templates live in one place in the cloud, and every printer, site, or supplier prints from that same source. A template change therefore applies everywhere at once, instead of a separate copy floating around at each location.
Which problems does it solve?
The problems Loftware Cloud addresses are familiar to almost any company that prints labels:
- Label designs sitting on individual PCs, hard to manage
- Manual entry and reprints caused by data errors
- Printers and systems that do not communicate
- Different settings per site, so the same label prints just slightly differently everywhere
- Depending on IT for every change
In the cloud setup, business users design labels themselves, without programming. There is no server to run, updates roll out automatically, and data comes straight from your business systems.
Integrations and compliance
Loftware Cloud connects with the major ERP systems, including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics. Item numbers, batch codes, and dates land on the label automatically, with no retyping. How such a connection works is covered in our article on connecting labeling software to your ERP.
For regulated sectors the platform supports the relevant standards and regulations: GS1, EU MDR and UDI for medical devices, FDA requirements such as 21 CFR Part 11, and GHS for chemicals. The terms behind these are explained in our knowledge base.
Editions: from a single designer to regulated production
Loftware Cloud comes in multiple editions. Designer is the entry point for designing and local printing. Essentials adds central template management and multi-user printing. Business targets organizations with ERP integration and multiple sites. Compliance adds approval workflows, an audit trail, and electronic signatures for pharma and other regulated sectors.
See the edition comparison for the differences per edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is Loftware Cloud the same as NiceLabel?
NiceLabel became part of Loftware, and Loftware Cloud is the cloud successor. Existing NiceLabel label files are fully compatible. Read more about migrating from NiceLabel.
Do I need my own server?
No. Loftware Cloud runs entirely in a secure Microsoft Azure environment, with automatic updates and 99.9% guaranteed availability.
Who implements Loftware Cloud in the Netherlands?
Loftware works with certified partners. Loftwarecloud.nl (Labels en Meer) is the Dutch specialist for implementation, ERP integration, and Dutch-language support.
Want to see it yourself?
A demo says more than a product page. In 30 minutes we show Loftware Cloud with your own labels and printers. Book a free demo, scheduled within one business day.