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AFAS vs Acumatica

Last updated August 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Acumatica? Here's how AFAS compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: AFAS. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else β€” that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
Dutch all-in-one ERP, HR and payroll suite with automated financials and EU-hosted data.
not established
Headquarters
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± NL
No
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001, NEN 7510, ISAE 3402 Type II
not established
Price from
No
not established
Free plan
No
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Integrations
Simple-Simon, Transportial
not established

We have not yet completed our own research on Acumatica; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.

Where each one wins

AFAS

Strengths

  • +Highly intuitive and professional user interface requiring minimal training
  • +Streamlined order-to-invoice workflow with strong financial and inventory management
  • +Reliable support, onboarding, and accessible help portal for implementation
  • +Centralized environment with smooth data flow between modules
  • +Modern architecture and cloud-based employee self-service features
  • +Seamless migration experience with measurable efficiency gains
  • +Broad API connectivity for third-party system integration
  • +Comprehensive feature set meeting most operational needs

Limitations

  • βˆ’Pricing perceived as high, particularly for smaller businesses
  • βˆ’Limited CRM functionality with basic features falling short of user expectations
  • βˆ’Slow performance for complex analyses and report generation

Acumatica

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Data residency & compliance

AFAS
Acumatica
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required β€” data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001, NEN 7510, ISAE 3402 Type II
No

Features

AFAS

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Modular ERP system for SMEs in the Netherlands and Belgium, Financial management with integrated accounting solutions, Inventory and supply chain management, Reporting and analytics for business insights
Service Management
Service request tracking and management, Automated service workflows, Customer service portal integration, Incident and problem management
Human Resources (HR)
Recruiting and applicant tracking, Time and attendance management, Expense management for employees, Scheduling and workforce planning
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Contact and account management, Sales pipeline tracking, Customer interaction history, Automated marketing workflows
Productivity and Collaboration
Document management and sharing, Task and project tracking, Team collaboration tools, Integration with productivity suites

Acumatica

Feature breakdown not yet compiled.