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Aqua eBS vs NetSuite

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
Modular ERP for finance, operations, CRM and HR with workflow automation
Cloud-based ERP and financial management software for businesses.
Headquarters
🇪🇸 ES
🇺🇸 US · 1998
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain NetSuite services.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 42001
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
AEAT, SII, TicketBAI, Verifactu, EDI +6
Salesforce, Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Microsoft Dynamics +1

Where each one wins

Aqua eBS

NetSuite

Strengths

  • +Highly scalable for growing businesses
  • +Comprehensive suite of integrated business applications
  • +Strong compliance and security features
  • +Global multi-subsidiary support

Limitations

  • −Complex implementation and steep learning curve
  • −High cost, especially for small businesses
  • −Customization can be resource-intensive
  • −Limited transparency in pricing

Data residency & compliance

Aqua eBS
NetSuite
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain NetSuite services.
Transfer mechanism
not established
not established
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 42001

Features

Aqua eBS

Finance and administration
Automated financial accounting, Fixed-asset and cost management, Multi-company financial processes, Invoicing, receivables and cash management
Supply chain, purchasing and inventory
Supplier and purchasing processes, Inventory and stock control, Demand-aware purchasing, Warehouse operations
Production, traceability and quality
Production planning and visual scheduling, Product and lot traceability, Packaging and pallet preparation, Barcode-assisted dispatch
Sales, CRM, e-commerce and POS
Customer and opportunity management, Mobile sales-force support, Commercial conditions, discounts and tariffs, Sales commissions
Projects and operations
Project and service planning and execution, Task and work-order assignment, Resource planning, Milestone and cost tracking

NetSuite

Financial Management
General ledger, Accounts payable and receivable, Fixed asset management, Revenue recognition
Supply Chain and Inventory
Inventory management, Order management, Procurement, Demand planning
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Sales force automation, Customer support, Marketing automation, Lead management
Reporting and Analytics
Customizable dashboards, Real-time reporting, Financial analytics, KPI tracking
Compliance and Security
GDPR compliance, Role-based access control, Audit trails, Data encryption