BITS alternative
The DezemberHub Alternative to BITS for Shoe and Fashion Retail
DezemberHub is a complete ERP solution for shoe and fashion retail: inventory management with sizes and widths, TSE-compliant POS, purchasing, shipping, and analytics in one system. Here you can see what to expect when switching from BITS, feature by feature, pricing, and data migration.
In brief
BITS is an established ERP system from Brandt Software-Produkte GmbH, with over 30 years on the market in fashion shoe and sports retail (source: brandt-software-produkte.de, as of June 2026). DezemberHub covers the same core areas in the cloud, with a transparent monthly price, monthly cancellation, and a built-in AI assistant. Data migration is included in the price.
Why retailers look for a BITS alternative
Our position: software should adapt to your store, not the other way around. When your existing system dictates your workflows instead of mapping them, daily operations become a grind. These are the points we hear most often from retailers who are looking around.
- ·Market consolidation. The Brandt Retail Gruppe is bundling several systems under one roof, including BITS, HIS, and since January 2026 also ETOS (source: brandt-software-produkte.de, as of June 2026). Many retailers want a vendor where their system is clearly the focus.
- ·Predictable costs. A clear monthly price with no setup fee and no long-term contract makes software costs predictable.
- ·Cloud instead of local installation. Work from any location without maintaining your own servers or database licences.
- ·Less manual data entry. Master data and order sheets should come into the system automatically, rather than being entered item by item.
What to expect with DezemberHub
- ·ERP system with sizes and widths: Variant matrix of colour and size, EU/UK/US size systems with automatic conversion, widths and half sizes, season management with NOS control.
- ·Master data via ECC: Create products by manufacturer number and EANs, sizes, images, and RRPs are added automatically. The AI import reads order sheets as PDFs, photos, or voice memos.
- ·POS: TSE-compliant and offline-capable. Processing sales, printing receipts, and managing stock all work without internet; end-of-day closing takes minutes.
- ·Purchasing and replenishment: Pre-orders and reorders, goods receipt with target/actual comparison, order suggestions based on sell-through rate and reorder level.
- ·Shipping: Pick lists, packing stations, and shipping labels for DHL, DPD, and UPS. The system automatically selects the right carrier based on your rules.
- ·Analytics and DATEV: Daily dashboard, sell-through down to size level, true margin per channel, and DATEV export for your accountant.
- ·AI assistant: Built directly into the interface. Describe a workflow once and it runs automatically from then on. Any writing always happens with a preview and confirmation step.
BITS and DezemberHub compared directly
Both systems target shoe and fashion retail specialists. The following overview is based on publicly available sources (vendor websites, trade press, company register data). As of June 2026.
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| Criterion | DezemberHub | BITS |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | ERP for shoe and fashion retail | ERP for fashion shoe and sports retail |
| Deployment | Cloud, accessible from any location | Established system, over 30 years on the market |
| ERP system | Sizes, widths, NOS, AI master data import | Product, order, and NOS management |
| POS | TSE-compliant and offline-capable, included in the system | BITS POS system |
| AI assistant | Included in every plan, with a fair usage allowance | Not publicly advertised |
| Pricing model | Fixed monthly price, visible online, cancel monthly | Ongoing usage fees, price on request |
| Data migration | Included in the price, parallel operation possible | On request from the vendor |
Information on BITS based on best knowledge from publicly available sources, as of June 2026. Errors excepted. For sources, see the legal notice at the bottom of the page.
Transparent pricing
Business plan: €50 base fee per month
plus €50 per concurrent POS. Further plans from €25 per month.
- ·Cancel monthly, no setup fee.
- ·AI assistant with a fair usage allowance included.
- ·Online selling as an optional add-on, purely usage-based, available on request.
How to switch from BITS to DezemberHub
Data migration from BITS is included. You test in parallel and switch when you're ready.
Products, stock, and customer data all move with you at no extra charge. You set the migration date yourself.
Who DezemberHub is right for
DezemberHub is a good fit if
- ·you want a fixed monthly price with no long-term contract.
- ·you want to work from multiple locations in the cloud.
- ·you want a built-in AI assistant to take the work out of master data and order sheets.
- ·you want to test things in parallel at your own pace before switching.
BITS remains a sensible choice if
- ·you are already deeply embedded in BITS workflows and analytics and have no reason to switch.
- ·you specifically use specialist solutions from the Brandt Retail Gruppe that are critical to your business.
Both paths are valid. If you are unsure, take a closer look at the individual components: ERP system, POS, AI assistant or compare further systems in the comparison overview.
Frequently asked questions about the BITS alternative
What is the best alternative to BITS for shoe retail?
DezemberHub is a cloud-based complete ERP solution for shoe and fashion retail and covers the same core areas as BITS: inventory management with sizes and widths, TSE-compliant POS, purchasing, shipping, and analytics. The difference is in the model: fixed monthly price from €25 base fee, cancel monthly, AI assistant included, and data migration included in the price.
What does DezemberHub cost?
DezemberHub is available in plans from €25 base fee per month. The Business plan for retailers costs €50 per month plus €50 per concurrent POS. Revenue, number of locations, and number of employees do not affect the price. No setup fee, cancel monthly, no long-term contract. The AI assistant is included with a fair usage allowance in every plan. Online selling is an optional add-on billed purely on usage; request your personalised quote.
Can I migrate my data from BITS?
Yes. Products, stock, and customer data all move to DezemberHub, and data migration is included in the price. You review the result while running both systems in parallel before making the switch.
Does the DezemberHub POS work without internet?
Yes. The POS is TSE-compliant and offline-capable. Processing sales, printing receipts, and managing stock all work even if the connection drops briefly. End-of-day closing takes only minutes.
Can I test DezemberHub alongside BITS?
Yes, that's exactly how the switch is designed. BITS keeps running unchanged while you test DezemberHub for 30 days free with your real data. The trial starts with your email address, no payment details required, and ends automatically. You set the migration date yourself.
Is DezemberHub an official successor to BITS?
No, DezemberHub is an independent product and has no connection to BITS, Brandt Software-Produkte GmbH, or the Brandt Retail Gruppe.
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Legal notice
All brand, product, and company names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are used here solely to identify the products and services referred to. DezemberHub has no business relationship with the vendors mentioned and is not an official successor, partner, or reseller of any of the systems referenced. All information about competing products is based, to the best of our knowledge, on publicly available sources (vendor websites, trade press, registry data). As of June 2026. Errors excepted. If any information seems inaccurate or out of date, please contact us. We will review the note and correct it promptly.