Vertec vs Zoho CRM
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Zoho CRM? Here's how Vertec compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Vertec. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Swiss ERP and CRM for professional services with time tracking and invoicing
Cloud-based customer relationship management software for businesses.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇮🇳 IN · 1996
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for Zoho CRM.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€15.50/user/mo
$14/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft SharePoint Online, iManage, M-Files, HubSpot, Microsoft Outlook +5
Zoho Books, Zoho Desk, Zoho Campaigns, Zoho Analytics, Mailchimp +5
Where each one wins
Vertec
Strengths
- +Highly customizable to company-specific needs without extensive programming
- +Retains update compatibility after customizations
- +Satisfactory customer support
Limitations
- −Interface can be unintuitive with cluttered menu trees
- −Implementation challenges reported in specific cases
Zoho CRM
Strengths
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- +Strong automation capabilities
- +Good value for the price
- +Extensive third-party integrations
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for advanced features
- −Limited customization in lower-tier plans
- −Occasional performance lag
- −Customer support can be slow
Data residency & compliance
Vertec
Zoho CRM
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansEU data residency is available on request for Zoho CRM.
Transfer mechanism
not established
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Vertec
- Base Package (Cloud Suite) €46.00 (€18.00 from 11th user, €17.00 from 251st user) per user / monthNamed user licensing · Includes core CRM and project features · Volume discounts apply
- Base Package (Software Purchase) €790.00 (€330.00 from 11th user, €315.00 from 251st user) per user, one-timeOne-time purchase per named user · Annual maintenance at 17% of license total · Maintenance and hotline: 22%–35% depending on user count
- Add-on: Sales / Project and Case Management €15.50 (€4.50 from 11th user, €4.00 from 251st user) per user / monthBudgeting and rate systems · Opportunities and change requests · Industry-specific options (HOAI, SIA 108)
- Add-on: Resource Planning €15.50 (€4.50 from 11th user, €4.00 from 251st user) per user / monthStaffing by users and roles · Team and skills evaluations · Capacity and utilization graphs
- Add-on: Procurement & Purchases €15.50 (€4.50 from 11th user, €4.00 from 251st user) per user / monthSupplier invoices and purchase budgeting · Outlay management · Onward charging of project costs
- Add-on: Controlling & BI €15.50 (€4.50 from 11th user, €4.00 from 251st user) per user / monthKPI visualizations · Predefined and user-defined KPIs
- Software Purchase: Add-ons (Sales / Project and Case Management, Resource Planning, Procurement & Purchases, Controlling & BI) €245.00 (€84.00 from 11th user, €81.00 from 251st user) per user, one-timeOne-time purchase per named user · Volume discounts apply
Prices are plus VAT. 30-day free trial available.
Zoho CRM
- Free Free ForeverUp to 3 users · Basic CRM features · Limited storage
- Standard $14 user/monthFull sales automation · Marketing integration · Billed annually
- Professional $23 user/monthAdvanced analytics · Custom dashboards · Billed annually
- Enterprise $40 user/monthAI-powered insights · Multi-user portals · Billed annually
- Ultimate $52 user/monthAdvanced customization · Dedicated support · Billed annually
Pricing is based on annual billing; monthly options may be available at a higher cost.
Features
Vertec
- CRM
- Contacts, companies and corporate structures, Document management and email automation, Activity feed with Outlook emails, Customer segmentation
- Sales
- Rate systems and offers, Opportunities and change requests, Industry-specific options (HOAI, SIA 108), Conflict checks
- Resource planning
- Planning on projects and phases, Staffing by users and roles, Team and skills evaluations, Capacity and utilization graphs
- Services and expenses
- Time and expense entry, Services timer and receipt recognition, Presence-time comparison and absence management, Mobile entry and time tracking in Outlook
- Project and case management
- Project controlling and budgets, Phases, sub-mandates and rate systems, Tasks, deadlines and project activity feeds, Third-party money management and case participants
Zoho CRM
- Sales Automation
- Lead and contact management, Pipeline tracking, Sales forecasting, Workflow automation
- Marketing Integration
- Email campaigns, Social media integration, Lead scoring, Web forms
- Customer Support
- Case management, Ticketing system, Knowledge base, Live chat
- Reporting & Analytics
- Custom reports, Real-time analytics, Sales metrics, Performance dashboards
- Collaboration Tools
- Team inbox, Document sharing, Task management, Calendar integration