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ameax AkquiseManager vs Salesforce

Last updated November 2026

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

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

What it is
CRM for sales teams with lead tracking and activity management
Cloud-based CRM platform for sales, service, marketing, and more.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 1999
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany
Available on some plansEU data residency available in Frankfurt on request or specific plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 9001, ISAE 3402
ISO 27001, BSI C5
Price from
€25.00/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
Integrations
Placetel, estos ProCall Enterprise, Google Calendar, MS Exchange (including Outlook/Office 365), iCal +8
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, DocuSign, QuickBooks +3

Where each one wins

ameax AkquiseManager

Strengths

  • +Highly adaptable workflows and customizable fields for sales processes
  • +Strong customer support with a 9.6/10 satisfaction rating in OMR reviews
  • +Comprehensive customer data management, including conversation notes and follow-up tracking
  • +Integrated calendar and campaign-status tools for sales activity management
  • +Cloud-based access with modular configuration options
  • +Ability to link CRM tasks with invoicing and project time tracking
  • +Area and distance search functionality for targeted outreach

Limitations

  • −Less intuitive user interface with limited personalization options
  • −Sales funnel analytics and reports not optimally aligned with all business models
  • −Outlook integration issues and lack of direct Microsoft 365 integration

Salesforce

Strengths

  • +Highly scalable for enterprises
  • +Extensive customization options
  • +Strong ecosystem with AppExchange
  • +Reliable uptime and performance

Limitations

  • −Steep learning curve for new users
  • −High cost for small businesses
  • −Complex setup and configuration
  • −Limited transparency in subprocessors

Data residency & compliance

ameax AkquiseManager
Salesforce
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersGermany
Available on some plansEU data residency available in Frankfurt on request or specific plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 9001, ISAE 3402
ISO 27001, BSI C5

Pricing

ameax AkquiseManager

  • AkquiseManager Solo €25.00 per monthLimited to 1 user · Basic CRM features
  • AkquiseManager Business €69.00 per monthFor 3 users · +7 additional users at €6.90 each · Object management, web forms, statistics module
  • AkquiseManager Plus €99.00 per monthFor 3 users · +7 additional users at €6.90 each · Microsoft Exchange integration, Google Offline Conversion Tracking

Prices are net, plus statutory VAT. Annual payment offers savings. 30-day free trial available.

Salesforce

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing is custom and available on request via the Salesforce website.

Features

ameax AkquiseManager

Customer and contact management
Central customer and contact records, Customer relationship tracking, Duplicate detection and merging, Custom fields (50+ field types)
Activities, tasks and processes
Log customer interactions, Schedule, prioritize, repeat and delegate follow-ups, Manage appointments in a calendar, Process buttons for linked actions (log activity, send email, set reminder, change status)
Sales management and analytics
Track campaign status, Set activity and sales targets, Analyze win/loss reasons, Track customer sales volumes by manufacturer
Marketing and communications
Email inbox, Automated email sequences with double opt-in and unsubscribe handling, Serial email and letter campaigns, Reusable personalized text templates
Territory and field sales
Search for customers by radius, Visualize customers on maps, Calculate driving distance and time for visits

Salesforce

Core CRM
Lead and opportunity management, Contact and account tracking, Customizable dashboards, Activity and task automation
Data & Security
Role-based access control, Field-level encryption, Audit trails, Compliance with GDPR
Integration & Extensibility
REST and SOAP APIs, AppExchange marketplace, Custom objects and fields, Third-party app integrations
Analytics & Reporting
Custom report builder, Real-time analytics, Forecasting tools, AI-driven insights
Collaboration
Chatter for team communication, File and document sharing, Mobile access, Team workspaces