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HS ERP / Auftragsbearbeitung vs Acumatica

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
ERP for SMEs with order processing, inventory and DATEV integration
Cloud ERP for mid-sized businesses with financial, distribution, and CRM modules.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 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
No
ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
DATEV Unternehmen online, DATEV Rechnungswesen, syncable PRO, ISTOS, albos.pps +2
Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Shopify, HubSpot, QuickBooks +1

Where each one wins

HS ERP / Auftragsbearbeitung

Strengths

  • +Smooth integration with DATEV accounting solutions
  • +DATEV-format export and DATEV Unternehmen online support
  • +Standard functions cover most business processes
  • +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • +Flexible batch management handling
  • +Competent and responsive support team
  • +Modular system with add-on modules and integrations

Limitations

  • −DATEV import friction for purchase documents

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

HS ERP / Auftragsbearbeitung
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
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS

Features

HS ERP / Auftragsbearbeitung

Order processing and sales documents
Manage purchasing and sales processes, Create and send e-invoices in XRechnung format, Create and send e-invoices in ZUGFeRD format
Purchasing and supplier/article data
Purchasing workflows, Management of supplier data, Management of article data, DATANORM data exchange
Inventory and traceability
Stock management across unlimited warehouses, Bills of materials, Serial number tracking, Batch number tracking
Production
Calculate quantities and net material requirements, Create production orders, Record actual production times for post-calculation, Support for traceability and quality documentation
International trade and sales administration
Foreign-language document texts, Multiple currencies and exchange rates, Intrastat reporting, Commission settlement

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