tech from europe
vsNetSuite

HS ERP / Auftragsbearbeitung vs NetSuite

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to NetSuite? 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-based ERP and financial management software for businesses.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 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
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, Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Microsoft Dynamics +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

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

HS ERP / Auftragsbearbeitung
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
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 42001

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

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