Holded vs NetSuite
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to NetSuite? Here's how Holded compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Holded. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
All-in-one ERP for SMEs with invoicing, accounting and CRM
Cloud-based ERP and financial management software for businesses.
Headquarters
🇪🇸 ES
🇺🇸 US · 1998
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
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
€15/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Wix, Amazon +22
Salesforce, Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Microsoft Dynamics +1
Where each one wins
Holded
Strengths
- +Intuitive and quick to learn for invoicing, expenses and basic accounting
- +All-in-one platform combining invoicing, accounting, banking, inventory, CRM, projects and HR
- +Time-saving automation for recurring invoices, payment reminders and billing
- +Strong fit for SMEs and freelancers, especially in Spain
- +Modern, user-friendly interface for everyday workflows
Limitations
- −Support can be slow or difficult to reach, with mixed experiences reported
- −Pricing and plan limits (e.g., invoices, users, features) may become costly as needs grow
- −Limited flexibility for advanced workflows, report customization and exports
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
Holded
NetSuite
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain NetSuite services.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 42001
Pricing
Holded
- Plus €15 per monthInvoicing and documents · Banking and cash flow · First 3 months at 50% off
- Basic €29 per monthAll Plus features · CRM and sales funnel · Project profitability tracking
- Standard €59 per monthAll Basic features · Inventory management · Advanced accounting
- Advanced €99 per monthAll Standard features · HR and payroll · Multi-user access
- Premium €199 per monthAll Advanced features · POS system · Priority support
Prices exclude VAT. First 3 months at 50% off. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
NetSuite
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is available on request and varies based on business needs and modules selected.
Features
Holded
- Invoicing and documents
- Sales and purchase invoices, simplified invoices, pro forma invoices and quotes, Custom numbering and fields, 50+ document templates, Payment methods
- Accounting and taxes
- Accounting entries, Reconciliation suggestions, Automatic completion of VAT forms 303, 369, 390, 347, 349, Automatic completion of IRPF forms 111, 115, 123, 130, 180, 190
- Banking and cash flow
- Automatic bank synchronization, Connections to 300+ banks, Cash flow tracking, Reconciliation rules
- CRM and sales
- Sales funnel, Contact management, Deal tracking
- Projects, inventory and HR
- Project profitability tracking, Purchase orders, Product price rates, lot or serial-number details, Payroll recording (individual or bulk import)
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