OpenFn

OpenFn

Open-source data integration & workflow automation

Overview

OpenFn provides an open-source data integration and workflow automation platform for governments, NGOs, and other social-impact groups. It uses a visual, low-code workflow builder with 80+ pre-built connectors to link multiple apps and automate processes, and can run on client servers or as a hosted SaaS with auditing and an AI assistant to help build workflows. It differentiates itself by being open-source and focused on Digital Public Infrastructure, reducing vendor lock-in and supporting interoperability across public health and humanitarian systems. Its goal is to enable interoperable, scalable data workflows that improve program outcomes and reduce data silos in the social sector.

About OpenFn

Simplify's Rating
Why OpenFn is rated
C
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Government & Public Sector

Enterprise Software

Social Impact

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.2M

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 Palladium partnership expands Data.FI implementations across Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire, Eswatini, Ethiopia.
  • July 2026 LinkedIn update says ministries in Niger and Burundi run OpenFn self-hosted.
  • September 2026 blog shipped sandboxes, MinIO adaptor, and AI Assistant upgrades.

What critics are saying

  • OpenFn's estimated $1.7 million 2025 ARR and roughly 15 employees limit enterprise support capacity.
  • Public-sector buyers face budget volatility; UNICEF's 2026-2029 income projection fell 27 percent.
  • DHIS2 and open-source competitors can replicate templates, crushing pricing and making OpenFn replaceable.

What makes OpenFn unique

  • OpenFn's 2026 DHIS2 partnership cements interoperability inside health-government ecosystems.
  • Open-source Lightning and 80+ adaptors reduce vendor lock-in for ministries and NGOs.
  • Self-hosted deployments in Niger and Burundi fit sovereignty and sensitive public-data needs.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.2M

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Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 3%

1 year growth

↓ -3%

2 year growth

↓ -6%
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