Onaya vs Acumatica
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Acumatica? Here's how Onaya compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Onaya. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
French ERP for construction and trade with site monitoring and cost control
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
Qualiopi
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
Batiprix, Batichiffrage, Catelec, Tarifeo, Chorus Pro +1
Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Shopify, HubSpot, QuickBooks +1
Where each one wins
Onaya
Strengths
- +Construction-specific workflows (estimating, quotes, invoicing, site management)
- +Strong analytical tracking of construction jobs and project profitability
- +Centralized management data for financial and job oversight
- +Reliable for long-term use, particularly invoicing
- +Tablet and remote access for on-site project management
- +Modular and adaptable to different construction business needs
- +Advanced features for construction billing and cost control
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve and unintuitive interface, requiring many clicks for routine tasks
- −Fragmented modules leading to information loss and inefficient navigation
- −Reports of significant bugs and mixed reliability experiences
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
Onaya
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
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
Qualiopi
ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS
Features
Onaya
- Price studies and estimating
- Create costed estimates and customer quotes, Manage price libraries and supplier catalogs, Customize quote presentations, Carry out measurements by entry, plan digitization, or CAD/DAO import
- Invoicing
- Manage work-progress statements and invoices, Handle general and final accounts (DGD), Electronic invoicing via Chorus Pro, Personalized documents and payment tracking statistics
- Job-site tracking
- Create and budget jobs, Manage purchasing needs, supplier and subcontractor orders, Record employee and temporary-worker hours, Manage stock, equipment, and job-level financial results
- Planning
- Plan workforce and equipment against job requirements, Company workload and job schedules by phase or resource
- Field and web tools
- Electronic sign-off, Enter and validate orders, Track materials and equipment from the job site
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