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Codial vs Acumatica

Last updated November 2026

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

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

Codial
Acumatica
What it is
French ERP for SMEs with quotes, invoicing and stock management
Cloud ERP for mid-sized businesses with financial, distribution, and CRM modules.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 US · 2007
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Acumatica Cloud ERP.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
NF525, NF203, Qualiopi
ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS
Price from
€25/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
eBAT, Foussier, Legallais, Orcab, Pum +38
Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Shopify, HubSpot, QuickBooks +1

Where each one wins

Codial

Strengths

  • +Intuitive invoicing and order management workflows
  • +Covers day-to-day business needs like billing, planning and project management
  • +Smooth transition from legacy systems (e.g., Batigest) with better scalability
  • +Mobile and web access for flexible use beyond desktop
  • +Close collaboration with clients for tailored solutions
  • +Rapid implementation and ease of use for operational tasks
  • +Sector-specific versions and modular add-ons for varied business needs

Limitations

  • −Software can feel outdated in interface and design
  • −Document management (e.g., GED) lacks optimal organization, making file retrieval cumbersome
  • −Dependence on resellers for support and implementation can be inconsistent

Acumatica

Strengths

  • +Strong financial and distribution modules
  • +Highly customizable workflows
  • +Robust compliance and security certifications
  • +Scalable for growing businesses

Limitations

  • −Steep learning curve for new users
  • −Complex setup and configuration
  • −Limited built-in reporting tools
  • −Higher cost for advanced features

Data residency & compliance

Codial
Acumatica
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Acumatica Cloud ERP.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
NF525, NF203, Qualiopi
ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS

Pricing

Codial

  • CodialWeb Standard Edition from €25 HT per user per month per user / monthModular ERP with shared core · Includes purchasing, quotes, orders, invoicing and stock · Cloud-based

Pricing varies by users, modules, product range and hosting choice. Other editions (Bâtiment, SAV) and configurations available on request.

Acumatica

No published pricing we could verify.

Pricing is tailored and available on request.

Features

Codial

Sales and commercial management
Quotes and quote follow-up, Order management, Delivery notes, Invoicing including deposits
Purchasing and suppliers
Supplier catalogue access, Purchase orders generated from customer orders, Connected supplier purchasing, Requests for prices from multiple suppliers
Inventory and logistics
Multi-depot stock management, Lot and serial-number tracking, Stock valuation, Mobile stock transfers
Construction, projects and field service
Job and project tracking, Execution quotes and profitability indicators, Intervention orders, Maintenance contracts
Commerce, POS and e-commerce
Cash-register functionality, Bidirectional sync with online shop (articles, prices, stock, orders, payments, customer notifications)

Acumatica

Financial Management
General ledger, Accounts payable and receivable, Multi-currency support, Tax management
Distribution Management
Inventory management, Order management, Procurement, Warehouse management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Contact management, Opportunity tracking, Sales automation, Marketing automation
System and Integration
Role-based access control, Workflow automation, Customizable dashboards, API access
Compliance and Security
GDPR compliance, ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II certified, PCI DSS compliant
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