Sellsy vs GoHighLevel
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to GoHighLevel? Here's how Sellsy compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Sellsy. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
French CRM and invoicing suite with built-in e-invoicing for French businesses, hosted in France.
All-in-one platform for agencies to manage CRM, marketing, automation, and client operations.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 US · 2018
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Not offeredServer infrastructure is hosted in the United States.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€47/user/mo
$497/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
Ringover, Zapier, WordPress, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 +5
Zapier, Stripe, Twilio, Mailgun, Google Cloud +5
Where each one wins
Sellsy
Strengths
- +All-in-one solution combining CRM, marketing automation, invoicing, accounting, and sales pipeline management
- +Efficient invoicing module for quotes, recurring invoices, payments, and signed contracts
- +Intuitive CRM with a tagging system for quick access to commercial contacts
- +Client portal enabling customers to review quotes, approve purchase orders, and pay online
- +Modern, multiplatform interface (desktop, tablet, mobile) with an aesthetically pleasing design
- +Responsive French-speaking support team and quick chat responses
- +Sellsy Academy provides tutorial videos for onboarding and learning
Limitations
- −Pricing has increased significantly over time without proportional feature improvements, with reports of annual costs rising from €480 to over €800 for unchanged usage
- −Standard plan lacks phone support and requires a minimum of two users at €49/month, limiting affordability for very small businesses
- −Google Workspace integration is unstable, preventing email sending from within Sellsy due to file name conflicts
GoHighLevel
Strengths
- +Comprehensive all-in-one solution for agencies
- +Strong automation and workflow capabilities
- +Extensive integrations via marketplace
- +Active feature development and updates
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for new users
- −Pricing can be high for small businesses
- −Occasional performance issues reported
- −Limited data residency options outside the US
Data residency & compliance
Sellsy
GoHighLevel
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Not offeredServer infrastructure is hosted in the United States.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Sellsy
- Advanced (Sales & Invoicing Suite) €95 per user / month (12-month commitment)Increased or unlimited usage quotas · Unlimited customer document storage · Advanced user rights management
- Elite (Invoicing) €79 per user / month (12-month commitment)Unlimited document storage · Advanced user rights · Company import
- Evolution (Invoicing) €95 per user / month (12-month commitment)Advanced features similar to Elite plan · Unlimited usage quotas · Dedicated account manager support
- Standard (Invoicing) €47 per user / month (12-month commitment)Essential invoicing features · 12-month commitment required
Pricing for the Essentials plan and Cash Flow Management plans is not publicly specified. All plans require a 12-month commitment.
GoHighLevel
- Starter On request per monthBasic CRM and marketing tools · Limited automation features
- Unlimited On request per monthFull access to CRM, marketing, and automation · Unlimited sub-accounts
- Agency Pro $497 per monthAdvanced agency features · White-label options
- Enterprise Custom pricing per monthCustom solutions for large-scale needs · Dedicated support
14-day free trial available. Add-ons such as AI tools, HIPAA compliance, and white-label mobile apps are billed separately.
Features
Sellsy
- Marketing
- Targeted email and SMS campaigns, Forms, surveys, and landing pages, Marketing automation and A/B testing, Marketing source management for channel performance tracking
- Sales & Prospecting
- Contact management with custom fields and smart tags, Quote editing and electronic signature, Activity tracking (appointments, calls, tasks), Product catalog creation and client map view
- Invoicing & Financial Management
- One-click conversion from estimate to invoice, Online payment and automated email reminders, Purchase and margin tracking, Management of all document types (purchase orders, delivery notes, proforma invoices)
- Cash Flow Management
- Real-time cash flow monitoring, Budget forecasting (3, 6, 12 months), Budget vs. actual comparison and multi-scenario simulations, Analytical expenditure tracking
- Additional Features
- Email synchronization with mailbox and team exchanges, SIRENE directory integration for legal and financial customer data, Powerful API for data access and tool integration, Mobile applications for iOS and Android
GoHighLevel
- CRM and Sales
- Contact and pipeline management, Prospecting tools, Dashboards and reporting
- Marketing
- Email and SMS campaigns, Social media management, Reputation management
- Automation and Workflows
- Workflow automation, Trigger-based actions, Integration with third-party tools
- Web and Lead Capture
- Website and funnel builder, Domain management, Forms, surveys, and quizzes
- Communications
- Unified inbox for conversations, Inbound and outbound calling, Voice AI