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Top 5 XML Databases SaaS Companies (August 2026)

As of August 2026, Latka tracks 5 XML databases SaaS companies. They have combined revenues of $493.6M and employ 4.5K people.

Every company below sells XML databases software to other businesses and is ranked by its most recent annual revenue. Revenue, funding, headcount and customer figures come from CEO interviews on the Latka podcast, public company filings, and Latka estimates where a company has not disclosed a number.

What XML Databases SaaS Companies do

XML databases are specialized systems designed to store, manage, and retrieve data formatted in XML (eXtensible Markup Language). They enable efficient handling of hierarchical data structures, allowing users to store complex data formats while easily querying and managing them. Common use cases include document storage, web services, and applications that require flexible data manipulation and exchange, especially in scenarios dealing with structured or semi-structured data. These databases provide a variety of features, such as support for XML Schema, XPath for querying, and XQuery for data manipulation. They often include capabilities for validating XML data against defined schemas and enabling fast retrieval and indexing of XML documents. Typical users include IT professionals, developers, and data analysts who require robust data management solutions that can adapt to the evolving needs of applications and data interchange formats.

Companies
5
Revenue
$493.6M
Funding
-
Employees
4.5K

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Top XML Databases SaaS Companies by revenue

Showing 5 of 5 companies ranked by annual revenue.

1The Apache Software Foundation logo
The Apache Software Foundation

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is the global home for open source software, powering some of the world’s most ubiquitous software projects including Apache Airflow, Apache Camel, Apache Cassandra, Apache Groovy, Apache HTTP Server, and Apache Kafka. Established in 1999, The ASF is at the forefront of open source innovation, setting industry standards to advance software for the public good. We sustain open source projects in perpetuity, empowering developers to build communities that endure. Everything we do is open. Everyone is welcome. Learn more at https://apache.org. ASF’s annual Community Over Code event is where open source technologists convene to share best practices and use cases, forge critical relationships, and learn about advancements in their field. https://communityovercode.org/

Revenue
$259.3M
Year founded
1999
Team size
2.4K
2InterSystems logo
InterSystems

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 39 offices in 28 countries worldwide.

Revenue
$225.6M
Year founded
1978
Team size
2.1K
3Altova logo
Altova

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Altova® is a software company specializing in tools that assist developers with data management, software and application development, mobile development, and data integration. Altova offers a complete line of desktop developer software for XML, SQL, and UML; high-performance workflow automation server products; and a cross-platform mobile development framework. The creator of XMLSpy® and other award-winning products, Altova is a key player in the software tools industry and the leader in XML solution development tools. With over 5 million users worldwide, including 91% of Fortune 500 organizations, Altova is honored to serve clients from small and medium-sized businesses to the world’s largest organizations. http://www.altova.com

Revenue
$4.8M
Year founded
1992
Team size
44
4Sonra logo
Sonra

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

We provide industry-leading tools and services to solve business problems with data. Flexter: Convert any XML / JSON to a readable format in seconds. No coding. FlowHigh: Online SQL parser to break down SQL into its components. SQL visualisation. SQL optimisation. SQL formatting Get smarter with your data. Sonra stands for many things but it literally means data … in Gaelic. Well, being based in Dublin, it’s only fair that we took our name from the mother tongue. Formed in 2015, our small team has a big reach. We are led by founder and CEO, Uli Bethke, who is a veteran of the industry and has implemented dozens of data warehouse projects across four continents. Over the years, we’ve assembled a team of advisors and data engineers to rival the industry’s most celebrated innovators, assisting everything from small data marts to large scale enterprises with multi-million-dollar budgets.

Revenue
$3.1M
Year founded
2014
Team size
28
5eXist Solutions GmbH logo
eXist Solutions GmbH

Lenzkirch, Germany

eXist Solutions was formed by several of the core eXist-db developers coming together to ensure the future of eXist-db by supporting commercial users. eXist Solutions provides Support, Consultancy, Training and Hosting for eXist-db. Developments produced by eXist Solutions are contributed back into eXist-db when permissible by the client. A proportion of revenue generated by eXist Solutions is also funnelled back into development of eXist-db.

Revenue
$770K
Year founded
2010
Team size
7

Frequently asked questions about XML Databases SaaS Companies

How many XML databases SaaS companies are there?

Latka tracks 5 XML databases SaaS companies with reported revenue. Together they generate $493.6M in annual revenue and employ 4.5K people.

Which XML databases SaaS company is the largest?

The Apache Software Foundation is the largest, with $259.3M in annual revenue, founded in 1999.

How much revenue does a typical XML databases SaaS company make?

The average XML databases SaaS company in this list makes $98.7M a year, across 5 companies with reported revenue.

Who are the leading XML Databases vendors?

Ranked by annual revenue, the leaders are The Apache Software Foundation, InterSystems, Altova, Sonra and eXist Solutions GmbH.

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Inclusion Criteria

- Must support native XML data types and offer functionalities for storing and querying XML formats. - Should provide tools for validating XML data against XML Schemas. - Must include capabilities to index and efficiently retrieve XML documents. - Should enable data interchange with applications through XML-compatible interfaces. - Not just any database; must specifically be designed or optimized for XML data management.