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SIVAS.ERP vs NetSuite

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to NetSuite? Here's how SIVAS.ERP compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

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

What it is
German ERP for machinery and plant construction with CAD and PDM integration
Cloud-based ERP and financial management software for businesses.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 1998
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain NetSuite services.
DSGVO / GDPR
No
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 42001
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
CAD/PLM, myOpenFactory, SEEBURGER, External AI applications
Salesforce, Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Microsoft Dynamics +1

Where each one wins

SIVAS.ERP

Strengths

  • +Strong fit for machinery and plant engineering
  • +End-to-end process coverage from quoting to service
  • +Highly customizable with in-house adaptability
  • +Access to knowledgeable specialists for special requirements
  • +Customer feedback informs product development
  • +Integrated project and order workflows

Limitations

  • −Limited public pricing transparency
  • −Implementation effort typical for mid-market ERP

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

SIVAS.ERP
NetSuite
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for certain NetSuite services.
Transfer mechanism
not established
not established
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, ISO 42001

Features

SIVAS.ERP

Management and BI
BI analysis and reporting, Dashboard and workflow tools
CRM, sales and projects
Contact, appointment and document management, Customer interaction tracking, Product configurator for machine offers
Engineering and product data
CAD interface for BOM import, Change management and version comparison, Project plan integration
Production planning and execution
Rough and detailed scheduling, Capacity planning, BDE/PDE (production and personnel-time data capture), Shift handovers and collective operations
Materials, purchasing and warehouse
Supplier inquiries and purchasing, Goods receipt and inventory, Replenishment processes, Scanner support for serial numbers and certificates

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