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VertooERP as an alternative to Xentral
The ERP that stays in your own house
VertooERP is the self-hosted, modular alternative to Xentral – full data sovereignty, pay only for the modules you use, developed in Germany.
Anyone looking for an ERP to handle orders, inventory and accounting soon comes across Xentral. VertooERP takes a different approach: you host the software yourself, combine only the modules you actually need, and keep your data entirely in your own house. This page shows where VertooERP differs – factually, and without downplaying what Xentral does well.
When to consider an alternative
Three reasons small and medium-sized businesses consider VertooERP as an alternative to Xentral:
Self-hosted, no forced cloud
VertooERP runs on-premises or in your own infrastructure. You decide where your data lives – no mandatory move to a third-party cloud.
Modular and usage-based
More than 20 modules combine freely. You pay only for the building blocks you actually use, starting at €350 per month.
Data sovereignty and compliance
GDPR and GoBD compliant, with DATEV export plus XRechnung and ZUGFeRD. Your business data stays under your control.
What sets VertooERP apart
The differences at a glance
The key differences of VertooERP at a glance:
20+ combinable modules
Inventory, accounting, warehouse, time tracking, CRM, tasks and more – freely assembled to fit your needs.
Pay as you use
No all-in-one bundle you only half use. Active modules determine the cost, starting at €350 per month.
Multi-tenant & multi-site
Map multiple tenants and locations in a single installation – usable as a web app and on mobile via PWA.
Local AI assistant
An AI assistant based on Ollama runs locally in your environment, without data having to leave your house.
Being fair
Xentral is an established ERP from Germany for e-commerce and small to medium-sized businesses that bundles processes from order to shipping – a proven solution for many companies. VertooERP is not a criticism of it, but a different path for businesses that value self-hosting, full data sovereignty and modular billing.
FAQ
Xentral vs. VertooERP
Is VertooERP a real alternative to Xentral?
Yes. Both systems cover core ERP processes for small and medium-sized businesses. VertooERP additionally emphasizes self-hosting, full data sovereignty and modular billing where only the modules you use count.
Can I run VertooERP on my own servers?
Yes. VertooERP is designed as a self-hosting or on-premises license. You run the software in your own infrastructure and keep full control over your data.
Is VertooERP GDPR and GoBD compliant?
Yes. VertooERP is GDPR and GoBD compliant and supports DATEV export as well as XRechnung and ZUGFeRD for audit-proof accounting and e-invoicing.
Discover VertooERP as an alternative to Xentral
See how self-hosted, modular ERP with full data sovereignty works for your business – no obligation, made in Germany.
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