Onaya vs NetSuite
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to NetSuite? 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-based ERP and financial management software for businesses.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 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
Qualiopi
ISO 27001, ISO 42001
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
Batiprix, Batichiffrage, Catelec, Tarifeo, Chorus Pro +1
Salesforce, Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Microsoft Dynamics +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
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
Onaya
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
Qualiopi
ISO 27001, ISO 42001
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
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