The modern community exchange platform they've been waiting for.
The Community Exchange System has connected mutual credit communities for over 25 years. The CES team themselves have acknowledged the platform needs a complete rewrite. Denarii is what comes next: real-time dashboards, GDPR compliance, and a mobile-first experience built for the way communities operate today.
"The current CES system is Mickey Mouse technology. We need a complete rebuild."— CES community leadership (publicly acknowledged)
| Feature | Denarii | CES |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time dashboard | Yes | No |
| GDPR compliance tooling | Built-in | None |
| One-click GDPR data export | Yes | No |
| Immutable audit trail | Append-only ledger | No |
| Mobile PWA | Yes | No |
| Interface languages | 11 languages | English only |
| Dedicated instance per network | Yes | Shared platform |
| Configurable rules engine | Yes | No |
| Credit limit configuration | Fully configurable | Fixed defaults |
| Operator compliance score | Yes | No |
| Nightly automated reconciliation | Yes | No |
| Modern UI | Yes | Dated interface |
| Member approval workflow | Formal workflow | Basic |
| Dispute management | Yes | Manual |
| Mutual credit / zero-sum ledger | Yes | Yes |
| Free to join networks | Yes | Yes |
| Cost to operators | From €49/mo (SaaS) | Free (shared infra) |
No real-time data — CES shows you static snapshots, not live network health. You can't see circulation problems until they've already grown.
No GDPR compliance tooling — European communities operate at risk without proper data export and audit controls. Operators are personally liable.
Mobile experience is an afterthought. In 2026, your members are on their phones. If the interface doesn't work on mobile, participation drops.
Live circulation stats, member balance distribution, and network health indicators. See your community's economy as it happens.
One-click member data export, full audit trail, and consent management. Designed for European operators who need to demonstrate compliance.
Works on any device, installable as an app, works offline for balance lookups. Your members stay engaged because it's actually pleasant to use.
Set credit limits, transaction caps, member eligibility rules, and category restrictions. Your network, your rules — versioned and auditable.
No shared infrastructure with other communities. Your data stays separate, your configuration is independent, your members are yours.
EN, DE, ES, FR, PT, ZH, HI, AR, BN, RU, ID. Community exchange software for communities that don't speak English as a first language.
Migration Support
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